Saturday, April 10, 2021

You May Be VERY Surprised By Who Wrote This Book.

Why is it, do you think, that a novel -- an exciting, provocative, and finely-fashioned novel at that -- which was written by one of the 20th Century's most popular and iconic musical talents, has gone so overwhelmingly ignored?

I can think of no other reason than this -- Man in White is a historical novel about the apostle Paul. And not only is it a religious novel, but it presents a clear and persuasive argument for conservative (that is, Bible-based) evangelical theology. Indeed, the book is a profound invitation to follow the example of Paul in receiving the forgiveness of sins achieved by Jesus on Calvary's cross and then following the demands of Christ's discipleship, including the passionate preaching of the gospel.

I just finished a second reading of Man in White, originally published in 1986, and I wanted to pass along a most hearty recommendation of it to all of you. Is there some speculation? Of course; it's a novel. But the speculations he does make show a great deal of study of the early 1st Century sources, including a tremendous respect for the original texts of Scripture that he uses.

Again, I found it an excellent and inspirational read.

And, oh yes, the author of Man in White?

It's the entertainer they called The Man in Black...Johnny Cash!