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An Exciting Panorama of Life in the Second Jewish Commonwealth Apr 12, 2007
By Bruce I. Kodish
David Linwood's 10 years of research into the era of Roman power in the Second Jewish Commonwealth, has paid off for the reader of Hannah and Miriam, the first book in a planned trilogy. We are treated to an exciting panoramic view of the times--geography (a map would have been helpful), war, work, family, religion, medicine, education--presented through the lives of Hannah and her daughter Miriam, other family members and various other individuals and groups. Some inventions and phrasing seemed too modern to me, but this didn't interfere with my enjoyment. I found particularly appealing the material on medical treatment and family interactions. Well worth reading.
 Plausible and enjoyable Apr 08, 2007
By N. Miller
With Hannah and Miriam, David Linwood has produced a pleasant tapestry of historical fact and fictional detail. The main characters stand quite apart from the kind of people one usually meets in novels about ancient times. Readers might expect either brutality or sentimentality in a book about this particular subject, but Linwood populates his pages with rational, generous and optimistic people who work hard and willingly share their resources and knowledge for the betterment of their community. While some of their discoveries or inventions might seem a bit fortuitous, the reader can willingly suspend disbelief in favor of plausibility. The author has obviously researched the period carefully, and readers can grant that somebody had to figure out how to ward off insects, build an effective crossbow, or keep belly wounds from turning septic--why not these people? The supporting details of daily life in ancient Judaea give the book an air of both authenticity and pleasant familiarity, while the obvious humanity of the main characters ensures their appeal. I look forward to the next book, to see what happens next to these people I have come to think of as interesting acquaintances, almost friends.
A fascinating novel Mar 29, 2007
By Susanne Manovill
A fascinating novel about life in the Holy Lands of Judea under Roman rule. The author's ten years of research prior to writing the novel attest to the accuracy of the descriptions of life a little over 2000 years ago. The author introduces us to a Jewish family and we experience with them the challenges they face in their daily lives to pursue their occupations despite constant danger from their oppressor as well as bandits. Particularly impressive are the detailed descriptions of the medical knowledge of Hannah, Miriam and some of their friends and its application including the use of herbs and proper diet. Susanne Manovill, Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Hannah and Miriam Feb 25, 2007
By Frank Gastner
Although Linwood takes considerable liberties relating to the birth of Jesus in this historic fiction, he introduces us to life and times of the people of that era. Few individuals, including many Christians, have little or no historic knowledge of the Holy Lands at the time of Jesus birth. By wrapping this history lesson into a novel, Linwood fleshes out the joys and dangers of a single Jewish family, making it an easy and enjoyable read.
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