TODAY IN PARADISE - Duane Moyle

Today In Paradise is a fictional story which presents a historical view of Jesus and his cultural context which is raw, confronting and inspiring through themes of youthful rebellion, mental distress, the place of sabbath, sexual identity, fidelity, and, centrally, a revolutionary view of the role of women in ancient middle eastern society. The historical fiction writing of the story is framed in an ancient literary style of inverted parallelism.

Fans of well-researched historical fiction with confronting characters and themes are the target audience for Today In Paradise. This book will appeal to adult readers seeking to understand the socio-cultural and religious tensions and motivations of the ancient Holy Land, what has come to be known as Israel and Palestine. Those readers whose Christian, Jewish and Secular worldviews are open to imaginative discovery will be stimulated by this book.

When Judah's young life is shattered by an act of violence at the hands of guards from the court of Herod, he is set on a path of zealotry, adventure, emotional and spiritual despair, love, and a decisive moment that irrevocably changes everything.

Set in the first century Eastern Mediterranean and peopled with a cast of colorful characters including a wise, subversive rabbi, a foreign smuggler with a riotous wit, a young woman whose evocative poetry turns convention on its head, and a revolutionary teacher who speaks of a mysterious kingdom, the rich tapestry of Today In Paradise will capture your imagination and challenge your perceptions about the world.

With masterful commitment to historical fidelity and creative flourish, award-winning author Andrew Corin weaves ancient middle eastern history, vivid landscapes, highly-crafted characters, and themes of faith and identity into this deeply engaging story. Prepare to be moved...