On living stone

Reviewed by:

Beth Swanson, voracious reader

Title:

On living stone: Salome’s story

Author:

Heather Kaufman

Publisher:

Bethany House

https://bakerbookhouse.bethanyhouse

Date:

January 20, 2026

Format:

Paperback

Length:

368 pages

Overview:

Salome is the mother of James and John, a role she cherishes thought she was known as a wild girl with a sharp tongue when she was growing up along the Sea of Galilee. When her sons decide to follow Jesus of Nazareth, this causes Salome to dig deep within herself to make a choice about following this young rabbi.

Having traveled through the Holy Land myself, I felt like was walking Salome’s path. There was so much emotion in the story. I also felt that I learned more about the disciples as well as Salome herself.

Rating:

5 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Age seventeen on up;

Christian impact:

Our Lord says vengeance and retribution belong to Him. We shall not take the roll of judge.

Also includes:

-acknowledgements

-discussion questions

-author info

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