The Fisher of Galilee

A Novel of Simon Peter's Journey Before Christ From successful businessman to history's most famous disciple—the untold story of the man who would become the rock of Christianity. In first-century Galilee, ambitious young fisherman Simon Bar-Jonah has everything planned out. After his father's death, he expands the family fishing business to Capernaum, secures a strategic marriage to the capable daughter of a merchant family, and positions himself as a rising commercial force on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Practical, strong-willed, and fiercely determined, Simon navigates the complexities of Roman occupation and Jewish tradition with shrewd business sense and unrelenting drive. But everything changes when he encounters a mysterious teacher from Nazareth. After witnessing a miraculous catch of fish that defies explanation, Simon finds himself torn between the secure future he's carefully built and an irresistible call to follow this compelling rabbi who speaks with unprecedented authority. The Fisher of Galilee brings to vivid life the untold story of Simon Peter before he became the rock upon which Christ would build his church. With richly detailed historical settings, complex characters, and powerful themes of faith, doubt, and transformation, this novel explores how an ordinary man with ordinary ambitions came to make the extraordinary decision that would alter the course of human history. Perfect for readers of Francine Rivers' Mark of the Lion series, Tessa Afshar's biblical fiction, and fans of epic historical novels like The Red Tent and The Dovekeepers, this immersive tale will transport you to the shores of ancient Galilee and into the heart of one of history's most fascinating figures during the pivotal moment when everything in his life was about to change forever.