Journey to the Well: A Novel

Diana Wallis Taylor

Mar 2009 · Revell

About this ebook

One of the most well-known and loved stories of Jesus's ministry is the encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. Now the creative mind of Diana Wallis Taylor imagines how the Samaritan woman got there in the first place. Marah is just a girl of thirteen when her life is set on a path that will eventually lead her to a life-changing encounter with the Messiah. But before that momentous meeting she must traverse through times of love lost and found, cruel and manipulative men, and gossiping women.

This creative and accurate portrayal of life in the time of Jesus opens a window into a fascinating world. Taylor's rich descriptions of the landscapes, lifestyles, and rituals mesh easily with the emotional and very personal story of one woman trying to make a life out of what fate seems to throw at her. This exciting and heartwrenching story will fascinate readers and lend new life to a familiar story.

Ratings and reviews

.A very good well researched novel of people in the days when Jesus walked this earth. You could feel the sorrow of Mara as she waited for her husband to return. The description of the characters and the homes was done so well that you felt you were there right beside them.

Couldn't put this book down. Felt like i was there with Marah, experiencing her life and times. Great idea for a book. Grateful the author developed it.

Great insight to what the Samaritan woman's life really may have looked like. It changes the whole precepts of her story.

About the author

Diana Wallis Taylor is the author of Journey to the Well and Martha, and has published many articles, and has contributed stories to several books. Taylor lives in California. Find out more at www.dianawallistaylor.com.