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This was a beautifully written, fictional account of ‘what if’. What if we knew what happened during the time of Jesus life that is not recorded in the Gospels? What if that time revealed he had a wife? What if that wife had a bold, revolutionary spirit completely in contradiction with what was typically expected for women at the time? As a Roman Catholic, I have always been taught and have always believed that Jesus was an unmarried, itinerant preacher who saved us all. When I read the premise behind this novel, I couldn’t help but wonder how Kidd would address all of these doctrines of Christianity. I’m so happy to see that she molded tradition with her conjecture very respectfully. There were points when the scenes brushed Scripture and made the reader go ‘hmmm’. But for the most part, this was fully the story of Ana. Jesus was very much a secondary character of this tale and Kidd did nothing to tarnish the beliefs that Christians hold dear. She simple told a story of a girl who COULD have been the wife of Jesus. I really loved this book. And honestly? A story that focuses more closely on Jesus’ human side makes me feel even closer to Him and want to study my Scriptures and His teachings even more.