Name: Thirteen Witnesses
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Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: Peter Stephens

Question 1

What is Thirteen Witnesses about?

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Thirteen Witnesses is a Catholic historical fiction novel by Peter Stephens that reimagines the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ through thirteen human perspectives. Some witnesses are drawn from Scripture; others are fictional characters grounded in first-century Jerusalem. Each witness must choose whether to accept or reject the truth standing before them.

Question 2

Who wrote Thirteen Witnesses?

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Thirteen Witnesses was written by Peter Stephens, a Catholic layman, Vietnam veteran, and graduate of Iona College (1965). After decades of Catholic ministry including RCIA, he wrote the book in response to the rise of social and political misinformation, viewed through the lens of the Passion of Christ.

Question 3

Where can I buy Thirteen Witnesses?

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Thirteen Witnesses by Peter Stephens is available exclusively on Amazon KDP in both print and Kindle formats. Visit the13witnesses.com and click Buy Now to go directly to the Amazon listing.

Question 4

Is Thirteen Witnesses suitable for Catholic book clubs?

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Yes. Thirteen Witnesses is ideal for Catholic book clubs, RCIA groups, Lenten reading, and parish discussion groups. Each chapter presents a different witness and a reflection question, making it naturally suited for group discussion and spiritual reflection.

Question 5

What themes does Thirteen Witnesses explore?

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The book explores truth versus power, mob mentality, moral courage, political pressure, religious hypocrisy, the danger of silence in the face of injustice, and the cost of standing alone for what you believe. Though rooted in the Passion of Christ, these themes speak directly to modern life.

Question 6

Who are the thirteen witnesses in the book?

Accepted Answer

The thirteen witnesses include Alon (a weaver at Gethsemane), Betzalel (a Sanhedrin member), Machla (the servant girl who recognized Peter), Decimus (a Roman insider), Judas Iscariot, Peter, Simon of Cyrene, Veronica, Claudia (wife of Pilate), and others — each offering a unique perspective on the final hours of Christ.

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