I was pleasantly surprised reading this book. The author does a very nice job of setting you into biblical times. I love that there is a bit of an understanding brought to me as a Christian of how and WHY the people of that time would be hesitant to believe in Jesus! I love that the author brings you into the outside world while the ending of Jesus’ life on earth is happening. I really enjoyed this quick read and was definitely left wanting more of this great read!
Love the writing style , when we first meet Samuel asking his farther for help , him preparing for his first reading , it’s written in such a way that you can actually “feel”the scene playing out and what I found really special is that his reading is an intimate family event .
The priest selects Samuel to participate in the Passover and serve at the tabernacle and as I understand it it’s quite an honour 🙏❣️
Samuel may be a young boy but he’s devout and dedicated and I admire that in him ❣️
The Priest and Samuel are walking towards the Tabernacle when they come across people talking about Yeshuah , Jesus and his imminent condemnation and it’s Samuel’s reaction that had me wondering how many other people had the very same reaction on that day ….
Then the curtain separates , the ground begins to shake and I could feel their fear and confusion, their realisation of what actually happened and who He really was 😱🙏
It was good to read these events from someone else’s perspective, someone who was “there” it makes one take a moment to think and process from another point of view .
Once I finished reading this , I just spent time reflecting on the events that secured my salvation ❣️🙏
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi2022-11-21 02:57:442022-11-21 12:01:21The Veil by Wanda Luthman – Review by Heidi Sturgess
This was a very quick read and not one I would usually pick up, but I am glad that I did. I hadn’t heard of this author before, but I do enjoy the flow of this fictional story. I feel this was a great short read about the tearing of the veil and made easy to understand for anyone on any level of their religious journey. Samuel is a 13-year-old boy becoming a man and starting his training with a Jewish priest. They both witness an incredibly sacred moment of the veil ripping. It won’t take you long to get immersed and absorb this story, so pick it up and enjoy!
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. This is also the first book I’ve read like this. As I’m not much one for religion I found this book a fun read.
Samuel is getting ready to celebrate his thirteenth birthday. He has to give the speech and he’s looking forward to it. The quote I chose for Samuel is: “Rabbi Menechachen, I have enjoyed learning from you, and I thank you for the time you have spent teaching me. For this day, I have chosen my favorite passage from the ancient prophet, Isaiah. It speaks about a time when Yahweh will send someone who would be like a lamb slaughtered for the sins of Israel. It seemed appropriate to read this since my birthday is just before Passover, which is our celebration of Yahweh rescuing the Jews from the Egyptians. Each family had slaughtered a first-born male lamb without blemish and painted their doorway with its blood to protect them from the Angel of Death, so he would pass by their home.”
This novel was not what I expected. Firstly, it took me an hour, maybe less, to read. It would probably take you longer to read the actual biblical version of the veil ripping than this novel will take you to read. Besides it being short, it was well written. With it being so short, I do not want to say too much because it is easy enough for you to pick up and read. It is also difficult to say anything without giving up the whole story.
The story is an interesting take on the story compared to the story in the Bible. If you believe you would enjoy something like that, this is the book for you. It really is short enough for anyone to read and enjoy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Allyson Whttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAllyson W2022-11-19 16:39:172022-11-21 11:50:59The Veil by Wanda Luthman – Review by Allyson Ware
This is a short Christian- fiction story based around the story of the tearing of the veil when Jesus died on the Cross. It is also a story of a young boy who becomes a man and then gets to witness God’s power and love first hand.
I personally haven’t read many bible stories so I wasn’t aware of the veil or meaning. I did however enjoy this story. It was easy to read and understand and there is a great sense of warmth and spiritual love that you feel by reading it.
It’s not something I would normally pick up but I did enjoy it.
I love a good biblical fiction story, but this one just wasn’t what I expected. Not in a bad way though. It is well-written, inspirational, and an interesting take on this Bible story. If you are looking for a quick and easy read, then you will surely like this one. It made me want to go to my Bible and read Isaiah 53, and I did.
Samuel completed his Jewish ceremony to become a man. As he reads from the scroll of Isaiah his is prayerful that Yahweh will use him. A Priest picks him to accompany him home and to learn about serving in the Temple. As he starts to learn the pattern of his days, it quickly changes when the man named Jesus is crucified. Could the prophecy that he read at his ceremony possibly be coming true?
I enjoyed this fictional writing as to what might have taken place the day of Christ’s crucifixion. This is a quick read that is appropriate for families. It could be used for good conversation starters with kids about what they think might have happened and how they would have responded if they were the ones in Samuel’s place. Highly recommend this book.
The Veil is a very quick and easy read. The story was written in a way that everyone can see how this miraculous event affected those who believe in Christ. There is always something new to learn about this story. I really enjoyed this story, it gave me some more insight about what went on in the story.
The Veil by Wanda Luthman. I will admit I was hesitant to read this story because I’m very into my faith but it was such a unusual, good telling of a bible story I’m so glad I read it. Its a quick read that centers around the tearing of the veil in the bible that no one witnessed. In this story it begins with Samuel who is turning 13 and they are celebrating with a Bar Mitzvah. After he turns 13 he goes and studies under the Priest and while doing so they both witness the tearing of the veil. This read will inspire you, amaze you and cause you to not put this book down until its finished. I loved the fact that at the end of the book there is a prayer where you can accept Jesus Christ as your Savior. Very different read and I’m so glad I took the time to read it.
The story starts out with a bar mitzvah celebration for Samuel who is turning 13. He then goes to study under a priest at the temple where he witnesses the tearing of the veil. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the story other than I thought it would be a longer read. I was intrigued by the part in the story when the veil is torn and Samuel experiences something supernatural! I would have liked the author to expand more on this part since it was a life changing event for Samuel. This is an enjoyable quick read for a younger audience who enjoys inspirational stories! Review by @bilberrysweet
Having grown up reading the Bible and being familiar with all the stories, I very much appreciated reading this book. It is a touching fiction story about the veil being ripped upon the death of Jesus. It is a fast read and could have been longer. It is well-written and immersive. I would love it if this author would do an entire series like this and tell a story of each event in the Bible. I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a good story from a different perspective.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christine J. Spulakhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine J. Spulak2022-11-15 17:42:362022-11-18 11:38:37The Veil by Wanda Luthman – Review by Chrissy Spulak
A story that speaks to you no matter what walk of life or path you are on. I enjoyed the author’s writing and the way the words and the story flowed. Beautiful and mesmerizing in its own way. Beautiful writing.
I am not Jewish, but many people dear to my heart are, so reading this what it is like for a boy to step into manhood is eye opening. The boy the story surrounds, who is going to man hood, learns of the things he must to become a man The ripping of the veil, was not something I had much knowledge on, but the story intrigued me, and made me want to understand more. I felt for Samuel, the boy the story is about, he became an understudy, and there, he would never return home, because of the path he is on now. I find that heart breaking, but yet even though he was chosen for it, perhaps it is a path he will grow to choose? I really enjoyed this author and the story they created. Visually, my eyes as well as my heart are open more, and I want to know more. I will be doing my own research for sure in relation to events of this book, as I want to understand more now that I got a taste. SO glad I got to read this book, definitely an eye opener.
I did not know much about traditions and such of being Jewish, but reading this book really helped me embrace what I did not know. A must read for sure! Highly recommend this author. and their book!
The Veil is a Christian biblical fiction retelling that is full of spirit and faith. This short story is around the time when Jesus was crucified on the cross. It is about a young 13-year-old teenage boy who becomes a man. He is about to start training with a priest inside the Jewish Tabernacle and together the witness a sacred moment in time what is believed to be the tearing of the Veil in the holy temple.
Wanda’s passion shines through as she invites the reader to reflect upon their own lives, prayers, and to repent. Which is not everyone’s cup of tea. Although I have my own beliefs many who share this faith, I am sure will enjoy.
This was a short fast to the point book I thoroughly enjoyed. It talks about God’s saving grace. Discusses what Jewish boys have to do in order to be a man. Made me a fan of this author. Looking forward to read more books from this author.
This book is a quick read and centers on the veil in the tabernacle ripping during the crucifixion of Jesus. It is biblical fiction and revolves around a Jewish boy turning 13 and the importance and customs that go along with that. He ends up witnessing the ripping of the veil. It is interesting to imagine the people who actually witnessed these events, and this book helps tell that story.
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This is an interesting story and not one I would usually read. However, the description intrigued. Not being a particularly religious person, the tearing of the veil isn’t something I was familiar with so enjoyed the telling of this story. Although put forward as a fictional book this is one that definitely steers more towards the religious side. It was a great way to become acquainted with the story, although I would have liked a little more detail on the periphery of fiction. However, the book is well written and an interesting story. I am definitely pleased I gave it a go. For anyone wanting something with a little more faith then I would highly recommend this book.
This book is a story about how a boy becomes a man in the Jewish tradition. When a boy reaches the age of 13, it is custom that he reads the Torah and prays to his family for the first time, signifying his manhood. Along with his family, Rabbi Menechachen and the Priest are present. Samuel has been taught by the Rabbi from a young age. The Rabbi saw much promise in Samuel from the beginning, to possibly be the Priest’s understudy in the tabernacle some day. After the reading, the Priest selects Samuel for the understudy position and he has to leave right away to begin. Once Samuel leaves home, he will never again go back home to live as he will continue studying and serving in the tabernacle.
I know the biblical account of what happened when the veil ripped and I knew that this story was going to be about when that happened. I didn’t realize that was all it was going to be about. In reading the description, I thought that this would be like other biblically inspired fictional books that are centered around a certain time and events in the bible, but that included fictional characters with their own story and lives and how the events in the bible affected them etc. Instead, this book was basically just like reading it from the bible, just worded a little differently. This just isn’t my kind of story. If you just want to read the same story about the veil ripping, but from a fictional characters perspective, you will probably enjoy this book. It is well written. Just know that there is no story beyond what the bible already tells us.
This a short sweet story about what the author imagines it might have been like for a priest when the veil tore in the temple. I love how she includes some of the Jewish tradition in with it. It really makes you feel like you are right there when it happened. It really makes you think about it all also. This is well worth the short time it will take for you to read it.
This book Is an uplifting, short story! The story is about Samuel as he turns 13 years old in the first century AD. He turns 13 and is invited to serve in the Tabernacle as an understudy to the priest. This is a high honor for Samuel. His first day serving happens to be the day that Jesus was crucified on the cross. I enjoyed the description of the wonder and amazement by Samuel and by the priest as they experienced the ripping of the Temple curtain when Jesus died. I also enjoyed the peace and love that Samuel felt. This is a fast, easy, but sweet story and worth the time!
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It is a big day for Samuel and his family. Today is his thirteenth birthday, and the day he becomes a man. He has been studying and preparing for this day and he is confident all will go well. This is a coming of age story, and the incredible retelling of the veil that was torn at the moment Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross. This is a very short and sweet retelling that I think would be great in a children’s sermon.
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The Veil by Wanda Luthman is biblical fiction story that explores the tearing of the veil inside the Jewish Tabernacle at the time Jesus died on the cross. It is a story of faith, spirituality, prayer, and inspirational themes. The story is Christian fiction that explores the meaning behind the tearing of the veil at Jesus’ death and how it represents the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus made for mankind, by paying for our sins with his death. The story ‘pushes’ the need for the reader to repent and invite Jesus into their lives. This book won’t suit everyone- but will definitely hit the right note for those looking for inspiration, or some faith-based reading.
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Quick, great read. It was nice to watch Samuel come into his thirteenth birthday and everything that was to happen for him now that he hit “manhood”. Watching him get invited to participate in the Passover rites, I could tell he felt like he was now accomplished. His chosen scripture of Isaiah 53 is the perfect passage to have read for what was to come, and it is so cool that he was drawn to that passage to come into his manhood. Samuel and the Rabbi then discover that the rumbling and disturbance while they were at the Temple was caused by one of the most important moments of all time. I really love that in the end the author asks for anyone who believes to repeat the prayer and be saved.
I found this biblical fiction to be short and, yet, quite interesting. A short story based on the tearing of the veil inside the Jewish Tabernacle is a different take. Something extraordinary is witnessed in the temple. Believers will find this book to be a neat little addition to their fiction library. What I really like is the author gives readers information to become believers in and of Christ. This book gave me goosebumps. I enjoyed it.
The Veil is a biblical fiction book about the tearing of the veil inside the Jewish tabernacle when Jesus died on the cross. We don’t know of any eye witnesses to this from the Bible, but in the bibilical fiction story, The Veil, a Priest and a young boy who is being trained to become a Priest are eye witnesses to this spectacular event. Come along on this journey and experience this heart-pounding, fear-inducing, yet awe-inspiring event that holds so much meaning to the Christian faith.
There are references to the tearing of the veil in 3 books of the Bible (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), “the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.” Inside the Tabernacle were two rooms, The Holy Place and the Holiest of Holies. The veil separated these two rooms. The Holiest of Holies was where God lived and only one Priest was allowed to enter that room and only after being both physically and spiritually cleansed.
The tearing of the veil upon Jesus’ death represents what Jesus did for mankind on the cross–he paid the ultimate price for our sin, so we are no longer separated from a Holy God, our Creator. Therefore, we now have access to God because of the blood of Jesus. All of our sins are forgiven and we are made righteous. There is no more guilt to bear for our sins. We are free! Hallejuah!
This book was written to inspire all who read it regardless of age to “live” the experience and contemplate the wonderful gift Jesus gave us when He died upon the cross. But, his death was not final. He was raised from the dead in 3 days as was predicted by ancient prophets in the Bible. Because he was raised from the dead, He overcame death. We do still die physically, but after we die, if we have accepted this free and wonderful gift that Jesus offers us, we will join Him and His Father (God) and the Holy Spirit in Heaven and live for all eternity!
At the end of the book is a prayer and an opportunity to accept Jesus as your personal Savior so that you can accept His gift and live forever! Your eternity starts the moment you accept Jesus into your heart. You will live without guilt or shame from any past or future sins you may commit, if you sincerely repent. You will know LOVE like you have never known it before. You will know JOY and PEACE no matter the circumstances you are in. You will find a FRIEND that will NEVER leave you and that’s Jesus!
Wanda Luthman is an international multi-award-winning author. She’s been a Christian since she was 3 years old, was baptized at 12 years old, and attended a Christian College in the Midwest double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. She has practiced in the field of counseling for over 20 years. But she felt she really “met” God in her late 40’s when her Pastor taught her contemplative listening which is a Christian form of meditation. Since then, she’s been on a mission to share God’s love with everyone she meets.
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