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5 Minutes for Books — The Centurion’s Wife

December 29, 2008 by Jennifer Donovan

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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Today one of the members of the 5 Minutes for Books’ team of reviewers will be offering up our weekly book review here at 5 Minutes for Mom. Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.

On Thursday, we start a new year. To me, it seems that each year passes faster and faster. I am no longer a child who feels like time stands still. Instead, I just want to shout, “Slow down!” I know that our world has many problems, but I am thankful to be alive at this time, and I look forward to the coming year. I hope you do too.

PhotobucketAlthough I am glad to live here and now, I enjoy reading historical fiction. I am always up for a good story, no matter the setting; but I do appreciate learning how others lived in the past. In their latest novel, The Centurion’s Wife, Davis Bunn and Janette Oke explore the days following the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus through the lives of Leah, a servant in Pilate’s household, and Alban, a Roman centurion.

I enjoyed this book. I am familiar with the Biblical account of these events, and it was fascinating to consider the thoughts and actions of the Jewish leaders, the Roman officials, and the followers of Christ through the eyes of these fictional characters. I appreciate fictional accounts of Biblical events because I find myself wanting to reread the stories in my Bible, and novels of this type help me to gain a better understanding of the everyday lives of the Biblical characters I have read about so many times. Of course, I do encourage you to read the accounts in your Bible. Even the most well-written narrative is not the equivalent of God’s word (and I am sure the authors would ask you to do the same).

The Centurion’s Wife is the first book in the Acts of Faith series. While reading it, I couldn’t help but think of Francine Rivers’ Mark of the Lion
series, which is also set in the first century during the early years of Christianity. In my opinion, the characters in the Mark of the Lion
stories are more compelling (so far), but both series are historically fascinating. If you enjoyed the Mark of the Lion series, I recommend The Centurion’s Wife to you. I look forward to following Leah and Alban in future books. While Davis Bunn is new to me, I have enjoyed Janette Oke’s books in the past, and I am excited to see how the story unfolds as Mrs. Oke explores a Biblical setting for the first time.

If you would like to win a copy of this book (U.S. or Canadian shipping addresses) from Bethany House, please leave a comment. We’ll post the winner in next week’s column.

Due to legal restrictions, this promotion is not available in Arizona or Quebec. Please see our site’s Terms and Conditions of Use for a complete list of our Contest and Giveaway Rules.

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

Reader Interactions


203 Comments

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    Would love to have THE CENTURION’WIFE in my library.

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  95. DeeAnn S says

    December 30, 2008 at 5:27 pm

    A book I’d like to have. Thanks.

  96. Sally says

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  97. Sarah says

    December 30, 2008 at 4:45 pm

    enter me!

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  102. Susan Heim says

    December 30, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    I would love to win this. One of my all-time favorite books is “The Red Tent,” another Biblically based novel. This book sounds excellent, too.

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    December 30, 2008 at 3:12 pm

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  104. Melanie says

    December 30, 2008 at 3:11 pm

    Ever since reading Marion Zimmer Bradley’s “The Firebrand” I’ve fallen for historical fiction – having a story and characters makes getting a grasp of the time period so much easier and more interesting! This story sounds intriguing…and they don’t have this title at our library. : )

  105. sito says

    December 30, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    I’ve heard about this book and the reviews I’ve read have been good. I’d love to own a copy. Thanks for the giveaway.

  106. Vicki Wurgler says

    December 30, 2008 at 2:09 pm

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    December 30, 2008 at 1:54 pm

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  110. Christine Jensen says

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    I also am a newsletter subscriber (if that helps with this giveaway)

  111. Christine Jensen says

    December 30, 2008 at 11:45 am

    I would love to win a copy of this book!

  112. Wanda says

    December 30, 2008 at 11:05 am

    I heart Janette Oke! My BFF turned me on to her good stuff several years back. I just love her!
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    Thanks.

  113. Linda Howard says

    December 30, 2008 at 11:00 am

    Please enter me. I would love to read this book. Thanks!

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    I have subscribed

  115. Carol G says

    December 30, 2008 at 10:40 am

    If it is written well, can be a good educational tool about the time as well as a good story.

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    December 30, 2008 at 10:31 am

    I love anything Janette Oke has her writing in – I would love to win!

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    December 30, 2008 at 10:29 am

    I love historical fiction, it makes the facts come alive for me!
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    December 30, 2008 at 9:58 am

    Sounds like a good read! Enter me please!

  119. Vicky Boackle says

    December 30, 2008 at 9:55 am

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  120. FPresley says

    December 30, 2008 at 9:54 am

    Intriguing title…I love historical romance and there are few good ones written about this time period.

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    December 30, 2008 at 9:41 am

    would like to win this

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    December 30, 2008 at 9:38 am

    a book my wife would enjoy

  123. Vickie Couturier says

    December 30, 2008 at 8:10 am

    I love historicals too they are my favorite to read,so please count me in,thanks

  124. Susan says

    December 30, 2008 at 7:47 am

    Sounds like a great book – I’d love a copy!!

    Susan

  125. maryzell roberts says

    December 30, 2008 at 6:48 am

    I study God’s word to us every day. I’d love to read this book. Maybe this centurion corresponds to Cornelius. I’d sure like to see.

  126. maryzell roberts says

    December 30, 2008 at 6:47 am

    I study God’s word to us every day. I’d love to read this book. Maybe this centurion corresponds to Cornelius. I’s sure like to see.

  127. Carol Lawrence says

    December 30, 2008 at 5:52 am

    Interesting book,hope I win.

  128. Jackie says

    December 30, 2008 at 2:08 am

    I loved reading the Francine Rivers books, so I know I would enjoy this. Thank you!

  129. Miss Heidi says

    December 30, 2008 at 1:58 am

    I love to read. Thanks.
    Heidi
    [email protected]

  130. Melonie (Momma & More) says

    December 30, 2008 at 1:23 am

    Janette Oke is one of my favorite authors! Please enter me in this drawing. I don’t see most of the new releases here on base since we don’t have a regular book store and the book area in the PX/BXs is fairly limited in space. I hadn’t heard about this until you posted this review – it sounds amazing!!!!

  131. Serena says

    December 30, 2008 at 12:49 am

    I’ve always enjoyed Janette Oke’s books. Historical fiction is my favorite!

  132. Debbie B says

    December 30, 2008 at 12:07 am

    i need a new book to read!

  133. Samantha R says

    December 30, 2008 at 12:01 am

    This sounds like a great book!

  134. Marcia Freeman says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:42 pm

    What a great way to start 2009. I would love to win.

  135. Rebekah says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    This looks like a wonderful book! I would love to win it – and if I don’t, I’ll be looking for it at the library 🙂

  136. Kari says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    LOVE IT……WOW, cannot wait to READ this one!!! I love historical fiction with a smidge of romance! Yeehaw!!! 😀 thanks girls!

  137. Kim says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    I’d love to read this!

  138. Linda says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    This looks like a great book to read this coming
    January in Canada.I am a subscriber.

  139. Shilah says

    December 29, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Oh, I love Janette Oke’s books! This sounds like another great one.

  140. jenna says

    December 29, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    Sounds like a great book. I would love to read it. Thanks!

  141. Amy W says

    December 29, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    I would love to read this!

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  142. The Gang's All Here! says

    December 29, 2008 at 9:55 pm

    A good NEW! book on a cold winter’s night would be so appreciated!

  143. Katherine Frazier says

    December 29, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    sounds like a good read.

  144. Kathy Amos says

    December 29, 2008 at 9:33 pm

    This looks great

  145. christopher h says

    December 29, 2008 at 9:10 pm

    sounds like a really good read

  146. Rhonda Struthers says

    December 29, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    I would like to read this. Please enter me.

  147. Aisling says

    December 29, 2008 at 8:45 pm

    I enjoy reading fictionalized accounts of actual events also. It’s so interesting to see how a writer can flesh out details of long ago lives. Norah Lofts and Jean Plaidy were excellent practioners of that sort of writing and I miss them. This sounds like a good book and I’d love to win a copy.

  148. Pat says

    December 29, 2008 at 8:13 pm

    Thank ou for introducing me to this series. Seems to me it leads to more charitable and loving lives.

    Thanks for the contest and best wishes for a prosperous 2009.

  149. Angela says

    December 29, 2008 at 7:51 pm

    I love historical fiction…this seems like a great read.

  150. Lindsey says

    December 29, 2008 at 7:42 pm

    I have been really wanting to read this, and the Mark of the Lion series is my very favorite! Thanks for the giveaway, I would LOVE to win! 🙂

  151. Just Mom says

    December 29, 2008 at 7:19 pm

    I’d love to win – count me in!

  152. Sheila says

    December 29, 2008 at 7:09 pm

    I love historical fiction and Janette Oke is one of my favorite authors!

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    December 29, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    This looks like a great book! Count me in!

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    December 29, 2008 at 6:19 pm

    Sounds like a good book

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    December 29, 2008 at 6:18 pm

    I would love to win this! Please enter me

  156. Jodi says

    December 29, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    Hi Jennifer,
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  157. Anne says

    December 29, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    Sounds like a great read! I’d love to win and then pass it on!

    Thanks

  158. Deb says

    December 29, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    I’m subscribed to your feed, too! Pls enter my name!

  159. Deb says

    December 29, 2008 at 6:01 pm

    I’d love to win a copy of this book because I love biblical fiction.

  160. Deidre says

    December 29, 2008 at 5:21 pm

    Ditto, what everybody else said! LOL

    Deidre

  161. Janette says

    December 29, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    I love Janette Oke’s work. She’s also the only other person I’ve heard of who has the same name as I do!

  162. Junglewife says

    December 29, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    I saw this on 5 Minutes for Books and thought it looked very good – I’d love to win!

  163. Richelle F says

    December 29, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    I’m subscribed to your feed.

  164. Richelle F says

    December 29, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    Looks interesting!

  165. Sarah says

    December 29, 2008 at 4:50 pm

    Great review! I now want to read a book that I probably would have never looked at before.

  166. Krista says

    December 29, 2008 at 4:38 pm

    Ooo, I’ve read books they collaborated on before and they are good!

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    December 29, 2008 at 4:35 pm

    love to have this one

  168. karen c. says

    December 29, 2008 at 4:29 pm

    I love good historical fiction.

  169. Linda White says

    December 29, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    i love Jannette oakes

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    December 29, 2008 at 3:52 pm

    I would love to read this book!

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    December 29, 2008 at 3:51 pm

    subscriber

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    December 29, 2008 at 3:51 pm

    looks interesting

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    December 29, 2008 at 3:28 pm

    I love to read and this looks like a good read.

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    December 29, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    Looks like a great read!

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    December 29, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    would love to read this, thanks

  176. Sherry B. says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:40 pm

    I would love to read this! I am one of those “history buffs” who always wonders how the people surrounding a main character might have been affected by the actions of the person that we are learning about. This is right up my alley!

  177. Shannon Baas says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:28 pm

    I love to read. Please enter me.

  178. Shirley Stubbe says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:25 pm

    I love historical romances.

  179. Terra Heck says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:19 pm

    I’d like to read this book.

  180. Stacie says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:17 pm

    I’d love to win! Thank you!

  181. Baba says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    I would love to read this! Thanks so much for the chance!

  182. Teresa says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:02 pm

    My kind of book-would love to read this.

  183. Jenn S. says

    December 29, 2008 at 1:42 pm

    This book sounds really interesting. Would love the chance to read it. Thanks!

  184. Melissa says

    December 29, 2008 at 1:26 pm

    This book sounds so good!

  185. Deborah Wellenstein says

    December 29, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    Thank you for this giveaway!

  186. C. clemens says

    December 29, 2008 at 1:14 pm

    enter me please thankssss

  187. Cassidy says

    December 29, 2008 at 1:13 pm

    I would love to read this. It sounds wonderful.

  188. John Rasmussen says

    December 29, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    sign me up

  189. Nise' says

    December 29, 2008 at 1:01 pm

    Loved Mark of the Lion series and historical fiction. Thank you for the opportunity.

  190. Brandy says

    December 29, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    Ahhh, this book is on my Amazon wishlist! I’ve been wanting it for awhile now. Pick me, pick me! 😀

  191. Debby says

    December 29, 2008 at 12:36 pm

    I love historical fiction. Sounds like a good read.

  192. Kris says

    December 29, 2008 at 12:34 pm

    A cold winter day and a good book, sounds like a great combination. Please sign me up!

  193. Denise says

    December 29, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    This sounds really interesting. Count me in!

  194. emily says

    December 29, 2008 at 12:23 pm

    This sounds really interesting. Like you, I enjoy historical fiction quite a bit.

  195. Michael Capp says

    December 29, 2008 at 12:22 pm

    I’d love to win!

  196. Kristi says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:49 am

    Hello,

    Great review – I love books that are in a series! Please sign me up for the giveaway!

    Kristi

  197. Angela C. says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:27 am

    I would love to win. I loved the Mark of the Lion series and would like to read this version.

    accoupons at gmail dot com

  198. Mama Zen says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:13 am

    I subscribe to the newsletter.

  199. Mama Zen says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:13 am

    This sounds wonderful!

  200. Amber says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:00 am

    I have your button linked on my blog.

  201. Amber says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:00 am

    I am subscribed to your feed.

  202. Amber says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:00 am

    I was just reading the reviews on this last week. Looks interesting – I loved the Mark of the Lion series!

  203. Alicia says

    December 29, 2008 at 10:12 am

    Definitely

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