Set just a couple of
years in the future, The Scroll, is a dash through Jerusalem with three of the
world’s most renowned archeologists; brought together for the dig of a
lifetime, they soon find themselves in the middle of a battle between: good and
evil, life and death, Israel and the rest of the world. In a world where faith
has been eclipsed by the allure of doubt, The Scroll offers a different
journey: a gripping adventure to find truth worth dying for.
Dr. David Chambers, leading
archaeologist, has spent his professional career uncovering the facts in the
artifacts. His work sets the standard for biblical research in the Holy Land.
David, though surrounded by the evidence, has sunk into an abyss of doubt. A
painful experience with a seemingly unresponsive God has left him without hope.
The Old Testament scriptures that used to fill his mind with wonder now drive
him to frustration. His unanswered questions have ripped him from both his
academic pursuits and the love of his life, his fiancée, Amber.
The main characters are an
interesting mix of acquaintances, old friends, and arch-nemeses. A s the plot
unfolds, I found the romantic interest, Amber, a bit annoying. She is supposed
to be an intelligent studied archeologist, yet her anger in breaking off the
relationship did not seem realistic and out of place. Her character was
limited. The story moved forward laying out the process of working on faith and
relationships and recovering what was lost by pride and grief. The deeper they
dig beneath Old Jerusalem, the closer they come to restoring both—and tearing
the world apart in the process.
While the book is
speculative, it bases the plot on Judeo-Christian history and archeological
facts, blending them in thoroughly intriguing and exciting scenes. I would
recommend this book to anyone who likes to read stories that revolve around
Israel or archeology. An interesting part of the book is the wealth of
historical and archeological information that is woven into the narrative. The
history of Israel and the biblical history that is interlaced with the faith or
lack of faith of the characters portray the genuine tension that exists between
faith and the historical accuracy of Scripture.
I received this book from
WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing in their blogging for books program for my
review.
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