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Where is Matthias?: A Christian Historical Novel of Passover, Jerusalem, and an Encounter with Jesus

by Heather Jones Grannum

A Passover choice in a changing Jerusalem

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A Passover choice in a changing Jerusalem

Set during Passover week in Jerusalem, the novel places fourteen-year-old Matthias at the intersection of family tradition and emerging belief. His decision to replace his household’s chosen lamb brings conflict into a story that connects the Passover lamb with the book’s Christian framing of sacrifice in the New Testament. A Galilean teacher enters Matthias’s path as he grapples with questions of truth, identity, and faith. The historical setting and coming-of-age premise give the religious themes a personal focus, centering the narrative on a young person’s choices and their consequences.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in Christian historical fiction.
  • Readers drawn to coming-of-age stories about faith, identity, and family conflict.
  • Those interested in fiction exploring connections between Passover and the New Testament.

Themes

Passover and sacrificeFamily conflictFaith and identityComing of age

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Book overview

It is Passover week in Jerusalem... and one choice will change everything.

The city is alive with anticipation. Pilgrims from across the world have gathered. Families prepare their lambs. Traditions are honored.

But in one respected household, tension is rising-and a young boy is about to disrupt everything.

At just fourteen, Matthias believes he is ready to make his own decisions. Determined to prove himself, he secretly replaces his family's carefully chosen Passover lamb with one of his own choosing.

It seems like a small act of independence.

It isn't.

Because during that same week, Matthias encounters a mysterious Galilean teacher-and nothing will ever be the same.

���� A story of faith, conflict, and awakening

As ancient traditions collide with new beliefs, Matthias is drawn into a world of:

    • Family division and heartbreaking consequences
    • Questions about truth, identity, and faith
    • A growing realization that the meaning of Passover is far deeper than he ever imagined

✝️ Perfect for readers who love:

    • Biblical and historical fiction
    • Coming-of-age stories rooted in faith
    • Exploring the connection between the Old and New Testaments
    • Stories that bring Scripture to life in a powerful, personal way

���� A powerful message for a new generation

Where Is Matthias? is more than a story-it's an invitation.

An invitation to see the connection between:

    • The Passover lamb of the Old Covenant
    • And the ultimate sacrifice revealed in the New

Written to engage young readers-especially those beginning to question what they've been taught-this novel speaks to anyone searching for truth, identity, and purpose.

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