The Rabboni: The Lost Mission Journals of St. MatthewA Novel“The Rabboni: The Lost Mission Journals of St.

Matthew,” picks up some 40 years after Jesus’ life and death, a handful of years after Matthew published his biography of Jesus and the Temple was destroyed by Rome. These are the long-lost journals of the Apostle Matthew.

He and a colorful team of men and women followed the dangerous missionary charge of Jesus to go into all the world—in their case, Ethiopia—and preach the Gospel. Matthew’s team was a striking testimony to the saving grace of their Lord.

There was a former prostitute, a recovering opium addict, a shamed African princess, a freed Roman slave, and even a former member of the Sanhedrin who was present that evening Jesus was condemned to die. Matthew is surprised how, of all the things he penned, it is Jesus’ signature message on the hillside in Galilee that most captured the interest of unbelievers and stirred up so much misinformation among his followers.

Dr. Bill observes, “Jesus’ words on that hillside are so radical and contradictory to the core values of Rome and Jerusalem, it is surprising that he wasn’t killed on the spot.

”Narratively, Rabboni is structured around a new, groundbreaking exposition of the Sermon on the Mount by a recognized biblical scholar. It also shines new light on the consequential incense wars between the Nabateans and Rome, the ongoing animosity between Galilee and Judea, and the historically under-reported behind-the-scenes story of the turbulent last years of Jerusalem.

And so much more. Have you wondered what John’s baptism was all about?What was going on between the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, and the Zealots?What did Jesus mean when he said, “Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven” (Matt 5:3)?Do you know why Judaism was spared total obliteration?Here’s what some are saying:“The Rabboni is a captivating journey through history, offering a compelling blend of biblical scholarship and storytelling that will resonate very well with readers interested in the early Christian era.

” Award Winning Author, K. C.

Finn“I was deeply touched by the book, moved to tears. It renewed the Sermon on the Mount for me and brought out Jesus’ sense of humor.

” W. ElstonThe Rabboni has received Reader’s Favorite 5-star coveted review for Biblical Historic Fiction.

If you are interested in the history of the Jews and early Christians in the first century CE, you will love Rabboni. .