Journey to the Well (2003 Taylor), novel

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Journey to the Well: The Woman of Samaria (2003) is a novel by Diana Wallis Taylor.

Abstract

"One of the most wellknown 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 lifechanging 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."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in the United States (s.l.: Xulon, 2003). Repr. Grand Rapids, MI: Revell, 2009.