The Trials of Bishop Dan Davidson
by Terry Ewing
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Pub Date Feb 06 2024 | Archive Date Sep 30 2024
Description
A legal drama about the dirty underbelly of religious power, this novel is inspired by the ongoing strife within the United Methodist Church.
Is Bishop Dan Davidson a faithful believer, or is he a corrupt spiritual leader?
Dan Davidson is as strong and sensitive a soul as one could hope to be. Incidents from his childhood, young adulthood, marriage, and career as a United Methodist minister demonstrate a truly extraordinary man. Nevertheless, as Dan's career progresses from pastoring growing churches to being selected to serve as a bishop of the denomination, it seems he becomes an example of how 'power corrupts'. Finally, confronted in court by attorney Sonny Richardson, in a class action lawsuit accusing the denomination of breach of contract, Dan will have the opportunity to redeem or condemn himself. Will he be the one to show that a faithful believer could stay and serve within the denomination, or will he be revealed to be another spiritual leader corrupted by the power and position the church has bestowed upon him?
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 115610
This was an emotional read. If you've ever been involved in church leadership or employment it will move your heart. Church is made up of sinful people with their own agendas, This book is a reminder that God loves us all and we need to maintain our integrity as we seek God's way for us.
Kathryn M, Reviewer
This was a really interesting read, it had everything that I was looking for from a mystery. Terry Ewing writes a strong story and thought the overall plot worked well.
Emma F, Reviewer
I found this book interesting, but difficult to get through. It felt like a long, long-winded story, although I don’t know what could have been left out. I found it somewhat disturbing to see how easily a man of God and a historically-godly church could be sidetracked so far. There was one chapter that really made an impact on me; Chapter 20, when Dan’s wife Sharon attended a different church than the one he wanted her to go to. The sermon that was preached at that church that day about how Jesus didn’t ask for obedience, but for love, has left me thinking about it for a week now. So, if you are interested in the history and apostasy of the United Methodist Church, or about how a person can deceive himself and an organization can quickly turn away from the faith, read this book. If you are looking for a quick, easy read, though, this isn’t the one for you.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley, and these are my honest thoughts about it.
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