Paul, Apostle of Christ: A Novelization of the Major Motion Picture

My Review and Thoughts:This is a wonderful experience to read. To have a fictional telling mixed with Biblical understanding to create a thoughtful and inspiring and heart wrenching telling of one of the greatest men of the bible. The Apostle Paul’s final days at life. It’s a moving and touching experience and yet mixed with sadness and heartbreak at the conditions and vivid storytelling of the treatment of God’s children. This book does not let up on the suffering and horrors that early Christians went through with Nero’s horrible reign of terror against Christ followers.What makes the book so well written is the overall storyline of Saint Luke in the pits next to Paul while dictating Bible books. Paul has been captured and found guilty and sentenced to death by Nero. His final few days are spent giving scripture, and tales of his Christian journeys, as Luke in the darkness of the dungeon writes out Paul's experiences. Luke takes it upon himself to write for Paul for future generations.You are introduced to wonderful depictions of Christian characters of the Bible such as Priscilla and Aquila. Really loved how the author Angela Hunt created a moving experience of Bible doctrine into a storybook telling. This is adapted from the screen play by Andrew Hyatt. The book flows with a wonderful ease that the reader becomes one with the story.The darkness and torment of Paul’s final days lingers deep inside your mind. The horrors of Christians being put to death, create a nightmarish reality as you read. The overall book is something that creates a deeper knowledge of early Christians and their fights and journeys to spread the glorious word of God Christ Jesus.One of my favorite parts of the book was the tender care Luke showed to the ailing Paul.There was a true tenderness and compassion among Christian brothers. I also really loved the telling of Paul's upbringing and his life as he went about persecuting the Christians. One of those stories is of the first Martyr, Stephen which is wonderfully depicted in the book, from his early finding of being a Christian and the horrible murder of his peaceful spiritual soul.If you know me then you know I am a huge History buff (A huge Christian History buff), so mixing true history around a wonderful fiction story is a true treat in my book. This is a brilliant example of how to bring truth out through a fictional story. Equal parts spiritual wonderment, and equal parts informative reality.I have become a huge fan of Angela Hunt’s books that she has wonderfully adapted from Christian movie Screen plays. She has created wonderful books from the screenplays of Risen, The Nativity Story, and this one I am reviewing, Paul, The Apostle of Christ. She is a passionate, strong storyteller that remains within your mind and heart long after the last page. Hunt is truly a gifted writer and a one of kind master of weaving words into a thought provoking read, that entertains and pleases.Paul The Apostle of Christ is a splendid one of kind read. A truly magical, touching and heart wrenching book. I love when I learn while reading. Not only is this a wonderful fictional read, it also is a wonderful true history read. It explores both.I have to say the book was very emotional for me. Angela Hunt's writing knows how to grab a hold of the tear's within. The last 5 pages was a heart wrenching experience. I will not lie I shed many tears at the fate of Paul. It was so well written that it played with your emotions and grabbed a hold of your heart and induced me to many tears.Would I Return To it Again? Absolutely. This is a book that demands attention and demands a following of Christian knowledge.Would I Recommend? In a heartbeat. One of the easiest recommendations.Four Final Words: Historical. Inspiring. Thoughtful. Deep.My Rating: 5 out of 5

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in what being truly a Christian is all about. How we are to always walk in the guidance of the Holy Word with love in our hearts!! Wonderful book

Angela does a great job of telling the story of Paul, who has always been my favorite apostle. We can all relate to the mistakes we make in life, however, through the healing power of Jesus Christ we can strive to accept his forgiveness and also let our faith be a beacon to others of the power of Jesus. I also liked how Angela added scripture verses to help give authenticity to the story.

A beautiful, well written rendition of Paul’s & Luke’s remaining days. This is an inspiration and direction to all of us left to follow the Lord Jesus and all who wish to continue on the journey. God bless you, Angela Hunt!

Incredible…A challenging read about Paul, Luke, Priscilla and Aquila and the early church in the times of Nero. May all of us who follow the Messiah be faithful till the end! Inspiring!

The terror of Rome at this time for Christians is vividly shown in this book as we watch the disbursion of the believers and the last days of a Paul. The joy he received from the visits from another believer examples how we can encourage those close to death. I recommend this book for those who have questions about how we can face our own final days.

Historic Biblical fiction is at the top of my "Favorite Genres" list and Angela Hunt is at the top of the list of authors who do it best. I've learned and retained things from her books that enhance my understanding of the Scriptures and bring life and relatable personalities to the stories and Biblical characters. Anyone who likes to read will enjoy this book, believer or non.

I never really knew the story of Paul’s suffering for Christ. In Bible studies we always talked about meanings of his writings but not of his life itself. This story really touched my heart and gave me more understanding to what being a Christian means. Love. Pure and simple. I learned where my prayers should focus and what My Heavenly Father wants from me. Thank you so much for this story Ms. Hunt. You always inspire me to do better. To love more. For that I am thankful. God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.

A gripping story - I haven't seen the film but I hope it's half as good and as engaging as the book.

This book gives the reader an insight into what Christian life was about and the fear they lived in Nero,s time, as well as the conditions of the prison Paul probably lived in

Love it

This biblical story is very well told by the author Angela Hunt and holds your interest - waiting to see the film.

Easy read and really good. It’s hard to put it down.