The Thief Paperback - 2014

A Roman centurion longing for peace and a Jewish woman hiding a deadly secret witness a miracle that transforms their lives and leads them to the foot of the cross.

Longinus is a Roman centurion haunted by death and failure. Desperate to escape the accursed Judean province, he accepts a wager. If he can catch the thieves harassing the marketplace before Passover, heâÈçll earn a transfer away from the troublemaking Jews.

Nissa is a Jewish woman with a sharp tongue and no hope of marriage. Only with the help of Mouse, the best thief in Jerusalem, can she keep her blind brother, Cedron, fed and a roof over their heads.

When a controversial teacher miraculously heals Cedron, Longinus longs to learn more about the mysterious healer. Instead, his journey leads him to Nissa, whose secret will determine the course of both their futures.

Unexpectedly caught up in the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus, they wonder who this teacher is who heals others but does nothing to save himself. Is the mercy he offers in his teachings real, or just another false promise? Can Nissa and Longinus overcome their pasts to find a future free of their shackles?

The Thief is an evocative story of two people trapped in their circumstances and the life-changing power of forgiveness and love.

Details

• Title The Thief
• Author Stephanie Landsem
• Binding Paperback
• Pages 368
• Volumes 1
• Language ENG
• Publisher Howard Books
• Date 2014-02-25
• Features Price on Product - Canadian
• ISBN 9781451689105 / 1451689101
• Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
• Dimensions 8.3 x 5.4 x 1 in (21.08 x 13.72 x 2.54 cm)
• Themes
  • Religious Orientation: Christian
• Library of Congress subjects Christian fiction, Jewish women
• Library of Congress Catalog Number 2013022674
• Dewey Decimal Code 813.6

âÈêWOW! LOVE IT!!! I started reading on my way home from a conference and was so engrossed in the book I almost missed the flight! The Thief stole my heart and lifted my spirit. Masterfully told, this story of a Roman centurion and a Jewish girl explores familiar New Testament passages but plumbs new spiritual depths. A powerful message of faith and hope intersecting at the foot of the cross.âÈë