"This is an absolutely 5-star read for me. I am mind-blown."-Arevik Heboyan, Biblioanalytic.com
"Wow! What a fascinating concept. A truly thought-provoking and satisfying read." -Grant Leishman, Readers' Favorite
"A fascinating and illuminating historical reconstruction that takes us vividly into the world of Jesus' first followers. The reader will come away from this easy-to-read remarkable work with a far better understanding of just what was at stake." -Barrie Wilson, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Religious Studies, York University, Toronto. Author of How Jesus Became Christian; Searching for Messiah.
"Insightful and beautifully written." -Patrick W. Andersen, Author of Second Born
"I loved the way [the disciples] were portrayed. They weren't larger than life, they weren't perfect to the point of unattainability. They were ordinary people with fears and low self confidence and wondering if they were doing the right thing." -Jeannie Langston, The Pen Is Mightier
"Interesting and fast moving. Ms Duarte has crafted a very likely account." -Patrick Carmen, NetGalley Reviewer
"A terrific read [about the] people who lived and tirelessly worked to spread Christ's message. Really well written." -Carol Keogh, Goodreads Reviewer
"Well-researched and entertaining. I'd recommend this book to anyone who finds the history of religion interesting, or if you enjoy character-driven dramatizations." -Taylor Pyles, Goodreads Reviewer