Rating  - Reverent, Precise and Correct Catholic Philosophy
I have always enjoyed Rice's Vampire Chronicles [who cannot love Lestat, one of the most interesting fictional characters ever developed in the English Language]. I was somewhat surprised to first find that Rice had turned to Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt. It certainly seemed outside her normal repertoire. Intrigued, I made the purchase, and learned from her introduction that she more or less had 'rediscovered' her Catholic Heritage after the death of her husband.
The Road to Cana is a worthy successor to the first book in the series, moving along from Christ's youth to his age of ministry. It should be noted that the prose in both of these Books of Jesus are very restrained, muted, and simplistic in nature. The writing is far less flamboyant and dramatic, unlike the Vampire Chronicles, and thus appears to me to show the subtle application of 'simplicity' as a fundamental presentation of the story of the Incarnate Christ.
This style is appropriate for the subject matter, gives an excellent picture of the historical scene, as well as the hesitant intervention of Christ in Human History. There are no surprises, although the story is told with fluid, perceptive clarity.
As a final Note, I would submit that Chapter 22 [?], wherein Jesus engages in a dialogue with Satan, is worth the price of the entire book. It brilliantly, lucidly, and accurately outlines the fundamental basis for the incarnation of Christ, the Delusion of Lucifer, and the underlying Catholic philosophical underpinnings to this complex, yet necessary 'debate' and 'revelation' between God and Satan. This Chapter alone is absolutely stunning in that it captures extremely complex philosophical concepts and presents them in a cogent, coherent 'conversation' between the Father and the Deluded Morning Star. Please read this book. You will not be sorry.
Rating - Road to Cana
I couldn't put it down. A real page turner! I had to keep reminding myself that it was just fiction. The story seemed so real from such a fresh perspective.
Rating - Anne Rice Exposed. Best Novel on True Love.
I never really enjoyed Anne Rice's novels until I read this one called
The Road to Cana. But within a short time, her powerful description of the
two young boys who were caught under the same blanket and then stoned
to death by the Jewish villagers for what one assumes was a typical love
affair a la San Francisco style.
For the first time I began to understand what the Christian path to
a more human philosophy of life was all about. With a very short novel,
she has expressed via her key characters what hate, anger, greed,
and true love are all about.
No doubt the dedication of this book to her son Christopher has
a deeper meaning that can only be appreciated after also reading some
of his novels.
I hope that the Southern "profits" like Joyce Meyers can read
this book for a better understanding of the meaning of "love thy
neighbor as thyself."
Great book. James Albertson, Morgan Hill, Calif.
Rating - Divinity in the making
2nd installment in highly attractive Anne Rice story about Jesus Christ, finds God at around age of 30 in Nazareth, where not so young anymore, Yeshua the Sinless is still struggling to discover his divinity amidst problems in his village and arrival of new Roman governor Pontius Pilate. The book is beautifully written in first person with Jesus discovering the sense of humanly love for the woman and finding the way to his destiny. 75% of the book deals with issues unknown from the Bible and is the most intriguing. The last few chapters depicting the baptism in the river Jordan, miracles on the road to Cana, and gathering of the first disciples is much more recognized to us, but still interesting. Despite deep knowledge of the bible, I am eagerly awaiting the continuation of the Jesus story expecting Anne Rice to interlace a bit of her own imagination to help a common reader to understand a possible struggle between Jesus' humanity and divinity.
Rating - Can't wait for the next one!
When I first saw this book, I was sceptical but excited at the same time. After all, I was worried about what path Anne Rice might have taken when writing about the life of Jesus. I sought out and read "Christ The Lord: Out of Egypt" first and then this one.
Anne Rice does a great job of growing and developing the character of Yeshua bar Joseph, from a young boy unaware of the mystery and history of his birth, to a 30-year-old man, where we are when this novel opens up.
All I can say is it is very worth the read. She does a great job of interweaving the stories from the bible into her books. She really painted a terrific visual picture of what life might have been like, but, at the same time, you are seeing it through the life of an observer, a man, Jesus.
Even though we know what happens next, I can't wait to read the next one. I am so excited about it. Can't believe I have to wait!
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