SHINE A LIGHT TODAY. AKA: SALT
The Christian & Faith-Based go-to media review series that spotlights faith-driven books, films, and podcasts worth your time.
Jerusalem Journey
Jerusalem Journey is a comic book by Luis Serrano, detailing the story of Jesus in the temple found in Luke 2:41-52. In it, Serrano — along with artist Sergio Cariello — presents Mary and Joseph’s reactions to Jesus’ disappearance as well as some artistic ideas as to what prompted Jesus to stay in the temple.
AD 30 & AD 33
A.D. 30 and A.D. 33 make up a historical fiction duology by Ted Dekker. In it, the shamed Arabian princess Maviah, along with her trusted companions and warriors, Judah and Saba, must journey across the Middle East in search of salvation for their tribe. Trekking through Petra, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem, these fictional characters navigate real historical events, including key moments from Jesus’ life.
A Crane Among Wolves
A Crane Among Wolves is a historical fiction-romance set during a particularly tumultuous time in Korea’s Joseon Period. Written by Korean-Canadian author June Hur, this story follows Iseul, a teenager who was orphaned years ago as she strives to save her sister from the clutches of an evil tyrant. To do this, she must band together with the king’s half-brother, Prince Daehyun to mount a rescue and save her sister as well as the kingdom, from King Yeonsan.