Before the King: Joanna’s Story (Women of the Way)

Members of Herod’s inner circle, Joanna’s wealthy priestly family harbours a dark secret. When a rabbi comes preaching a new Kingdom and healing the sick, Joanna is forever changed. Yet she treads a perilous path between a court that mocks Jesus of Nazareth, a community of believers that views her with suspicion, and a husband who guards his own secrets.

Joanna’s wealthy family aspires to Herod’s inner circle, but when her father’s esteemed position in the Sepphoris Sanhedrin is threatened, her family harbours a dark secret. Entangled in the complexities of aristocratic life and an impending arranged marriage, Joanna is caught between her own desires and maintaining appearances. When tragedy strikes, Joanna grapples with a new future that challenges her sense of duty and hope for love.

Years later, Joanna is forever changed when a rabbi comes preaching a new kingdom and healing the sick. As she contributes to his ministry, Joanna treads a perilous path between a court that mocks Jesus of Nazareth, disciples who view her with suspicion, and a husband who guards his own secrets. With pressure increasing on all sides, Joanna must decide where her allegiances lie and protect her relationship to the Christ, whose message is as compelling as it is dangerous.

Pub Date: January 21, 2025