Luke, a Greek physician, Christian, and companion of the
Apostle Paul, compiled the first 2-volume history of the Christian church. We know them, respectively, as The Gospel Of
Luke and The Book Of Acts. You can find
them in the New Testament portion of the Bible.
These books were each addressed to an enigmatic personage,
Theophilus. Whether Theophilus was an
historical figure, or whether this was a play on words (Theophilus literally
means, “Lover of God”) is still being debated.
Acclaimed author Randy Singer has taken the character of Theophilus and
crafted an excellent book that centers around this young man’s training and
subsequent career as a lawyer in the courts of Rome during the time of Christ.
As assessore for
Pontius Pilate, Theophilus has a ring-side seat as the greatest story ever told
unfolds before his very eyes. He is the
one who suggested that Pilate offer the release of Barabbas, certain that the
crowd would release the innocent man, Jesus, instead.
The plan backfired, and Theophilus would forever live with
the thought that he was instrumental in the death of an innocent man.
Many years, and two Caesars later, Theophilus is once again
tasked with the defense of an innocent man, the Apostle Paul. However, with age comes wisdom, and this time
Theophilus can no longer be a disinterested bystander. It’s not just Paul’s life that hangs in the
balance.
Rich with historical and cultural detail, and passionate
with the mental, emotional, and philosophical forces of the day, The Advocate
is a book that will help you understand the context of Christianity, and cause
you to re-examine your own beliefs concerning the Jesus of history.
Reviewer’s disclaimer:
Randy Singer pulls no punches.
There are scenes that may be considered too graphic for the younger
reader.
5 stars for life-changing fiction by Randy Singer
The Advocate
Randy Singer
978-1-4143-9130-4
Fiction / Christian / Historical
Tyndale Fiction
473 pages
$24.99 U.S. (hardback, jacketed copy)
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