PERICOPE: A Novel of an Adultress
Award-Winning Biblical Historical Fiction by Jeff Keene II
Winner of the 2023 Christian Indie Award ? 1st Place
Step beyond the pages of Scripture and into the untold story of one of the Bible's most intriguing unnamed women.
In the bustling streets of 1st-century Jerusalem, Pericope longs for a life beyond the circumstances that have trapped her. Each evening, she gazes toward the magnificent Holy Temple, dreaming of freedom, redemption, and a future she fears she will never have. Yet guilt shadows her every thought. She knows what society calls her. She knows what the Law demands.
She is an adultress.
When her life collides with history's most influential figure, everything changes.
Award-winning author Jeff Keene II brings meticulous historical research, vivid storytelling, and powerful Christian themes together in this captivating biblical historical novel. Rich with action, romance, intrigue, adventure, and authentic details of life in ancient Israel, Pericope explores the humanity behind one of Scripture's most memorable moments while revealing a timeless message of mercy, forgiveness, and hope.
Perfect for readers who enjoy biblical fiction, Christian historical novels, and stories that bring the world of the New Testament to life, Pericope invites you to journey alongside forgotten characters whose lives were forever changed by Jesus.
Readers praise Pericope for its memorable characters, page-turning adventure, and exceptionally well-researched historical details. Many have been especially moved by its powerful spiritual themes and its fascinating exploration of ancient Jewish culture, including the practices of the Essenes.
From award-winning Christian author Jeff Keene II?known for thrilling historical novels, heart-stopping science fiction, inspiring devotionals, and humorous memoir anthologies?comes the first novel in an unforgettable series that explores the untold stories of the Bible's unnamed people.
If you enjoy biblical fiction by authors such as Francine Rivers, Tessa Afshar, Angela Hunt, or Mesu Andrews, you'll love this compelling tale of faith, redemption, and second chances.
Begin your journey into the world of Pericope today and discover how one encounter with grace can change everything.
