A Holy Passion | Book Review

David Brainerd is a name that was familiar with me, but I hadn’t actually read his journals or researched much on his life, so I was very interested in this story. Though it was primarily a story on David Brainerd, it was told from Jerusha Edwards’ perspective.

I can say nothing against the spiritual content and theology of this book. Wow. It was jam-packed full and Alicia didn’t hold anything back with the Christian message. I loved the glimpse into David’s life and the many lessons that he learned—most of which I have also journeyed through in my own life and needed the reminders of. There is a lot to think about in these pages.

The aftermath of the first Great Awakening was fascinating for me. In highschool I had done a good bit of research on the Great Awakening, but had never considered how the believers of that time may tried to “manipulate” the same movement of the Spirit but without actually tapping into the Spirit (much as we see today).

The romance was pure in that there were no kisses or even sensual desires mentioned. To me, Jerusha’s infatuation with David was a little annoying. It did get better after the 20% mark, and I will fully claim that the reason I found it annoying is because I’m not a romantic at heart. She did try to curb her thoughts and affections.

For me, the actual story/plot was slow-moving, so it’s the type of book I’d read when I just have leisure and not when I want that quick-to-get-through-and-enjoy story. It is a very different book from your typical historical fiction—it can almost be put into the devotional category because of the spiritual discussions and content portrayed.

*I received this book from the author and happily provided my honest review*