The Silence Of John - Hardcover

Lliteras, D. S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 157174410X ISBN 13: 9781571744104

Publisher: Hampton Roads Pub Co Inc, 2005

Synopsis

Jesus did not die alone. He died in the company of women, and in the presence of John's silence. Yet, this silence of one brother disciple resounds more loudly than all the lamentations of sister disciples, who loved and followed and took care of Jesus, before and after his death.

The power of this silence demonstrates and reinforces the cultural exclusion of women: their contributions to a new religious spirit, their loving support during his life, their heartfelt presence at his crucifixion, their tender care after his death, and their believing witness after his resurrection.

Through the women of Palestine, Lliteras brings to life the love and the sorrow, the loyalty and the sacrifice of sister disciples, who were present before, during, and after Jesus' crucifixion on Golgotha, and who still claim that presence to this day.

About this title

From Booklist

Lliteras is best known for a series of realistic novels set in the immediate aftermath of the Crucifixion. His latest follows the last of these, Jerusalem's Rain (2003), by a few hours. Peter, vanquished by his own frailty, recovers somewhat with news of the Resurrection, and John, who sinks to a miserable silence before the cross, also finds reason to hope. So, too, do women, who find several of their gender from whom to draw strength: Esther, an archfeminist ripped from the late twentieth century; Mary, the mother of Jesus, always compassionate; and a number of others. In the brief time of Jesus' ministry, they enjoyed an equality before heaven, if not before men, and Lliteras sees in them the best humankind has to offer. And yet The Silence of John is the weakest novel in the series for the most mundane of reasons: no plot. Lliteras' fine style and snappy dialogue are once more in evidence, but they never become a story even in minimalist terms. John Mort
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Review

A compelling story and thought-provoking social and spiritual commentary. Lliteras’ provocative work grabs and holds the readers attention. -- New Age Retailer, November, 2005

His ability to turn historical figures into living human beings and a fast-paced plot make this depiction highly recommended. -- Library Journal - Starred Review, Feb 1st, 2005

Lliteras sees in them [women] the best humankind has to offer. -- Booklist, Jan 1st & 15th, 2005

These novels have earned wide acceptance, if not critical accolades... Lliteras explores the loyalty of Jesus' female disciples... -- Publisher's Weekly, March 28, 2005

About this edition

• Publisher: Hampton Roads Pub Co Inc
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 157174410X
• ISBN 13: 9781571744104
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 236