From the cover of Christ’s Journal:

In Christ’s Journal, the author takes a daring stepin this unique novel and places the reader for the first time in the shoes ofThe Fisherman. In this finely crafted and historically realistic portrait ofthe ancient Biblical world, Bartlett recreates the moving story of the lastmonths of Christ’s life as Jesus Himself may have experienced them when Hebrought to mankind a message of love and enduring hope.

Bartlett’s writing hasbeen praised by many leading authors, reviewers, and critics, among them:

James Michener, novelist: “I am muchtaken with Bartlett’s work and commend it highly.”

Charles Poore in The New York Times:“...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”

Grace Flandrau, author and historian:“...Characters and scenes are so right and living...it is so beautifully done,one finds oneself feeling it is not fiction but actually experienced fact.”

James Purdy, novelist: “An importantwriter... I find great pleasure in his work. Really beautiful anddistinguished.”

Alice S. Morris in Harper’s Bazaar:“He tells a haunting and beautiful story and manages to telescope, in abrilliantly leisurely way, a lifetime, a full and eventful lifetime.”

Russell Kirk, novelist: “The scenes are drawn with power. Bartlett is anaccomplished writer.”

Paul Engle in The Chicago Tribune: “...articulate,believable ... charms with an expert knowledge of place and people.”

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