It's not very often that I find authors with whom I instantly connect. When I read Paul Maier's Flames of Rome, I was hooked on his work. This book, though not a historical novel, is also excellent. It's part of a three-book series, so I'm super excited to add the other two to my stuffed library. (Ha! I'll find a spot.)Maier makes history come alive. He is easy to understand, has gobs of interesting tidbits, and loads of archaeological insights that help shed light on the Biblical account. I highly recommend reading Acts as you read this book. You will not be disappointed.
I especially enjoyed the information Maier provides on Paul's relationship with Gamaliel (a piece I glossed over in the past) and on Cornelius the Centurion. All the historical information that exists on these individuals is pretty cool and adds depth to God's work in the early church.
If you read it, you should drop a comment! It's always fun to find a reader who has read the same books. There's never a shortage of topics to talk about.
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