The Great Mastermind: The Prophet, Nathan: A Bible Study of the prophet, Nathan, and his role in the reign of King David and our Christian legacy by Sophia Lisa Salazar
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If I don't say this book is good, no one will! :)

Written over the Christmas holidays, it is a Bible study born from the Christmas Day musings of the Catholic Mass's readings for Christmas Eve. Why was a prophesy of Nathan taking center stage? Why had I never heard of Nathan?

Curiosity piqued, I delved into a tangle of Old Testament verses. Getting lost and losing track, I decided to write them down. The story I uncovered was so convoluted, jumping from the Old Testament, the Talmud and the New Testament, I decided to put them into a cogent order. Then I realized that perhaps someone else might be interested in what I learned.

In my research, I found out that if not for Nathan, Jesus might have never been born and perhaps, was a great mastermind behind King David.

Little did Nathan know that he was, perhaps, a King-maker. He spoke truth to power. Was one of the first whistleblowers. An ally to the marginalized.

This study shows readers how to apply 3,000-year old lessons to our modern lives. And it shows the meaning of authority and gives us a real example of courage and legacy.

The study was written for the modern reader with links to the relevant Bible verses and texts. The questions are open-ended and leave room for interpretation and personal discovery.

I hope you enjoy following my guide and uncover your own truths during your study.

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