The Pharisee’s Wife by Janette Oke

The Pharisee’s Wife is not the first time I have read a book by Janette Oke. Though reading it made me realize I need to read some more of her books. This book completely caught me up and I could not put it down.

The character development was outstanding. I loved getting to see Mary as she became a wife, went through loss, divorce and came to faith in Jesus Christ. I was completely invested in her story. I ached when she lost the baby, cried when she felt the rejection, and rejoiced when she was reunited with her family and found faith in our Lord and Savior. I was also very passionate about Enos. As much as is attitude frustrated me, I couldn’t help but feel some compassion for him at the end.

The storyline and setting were great. It really brought the bible times to life. It was fun seeing what it might have been like to be a wife of a Pharisee. I loved that it intertwined with Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. It was perfect timing to read it.

Janette Oke did a fantastic job intertwining faith throughout the story. Which obviously set in Jesus’ time can be easy, but also hard trying to stay true to the history of events. I loved reading the authors note at the end.

*I received a complimentary copy from the author and voluntarily chose to review it. All opinions are my own.