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Redeemed by Innocence
by Adam Howard
Barabbas was a man the world had already condemned — a murderer, a rebel, a man marked by chains and shame. Yet in the shadow of the Cross, he found a mercy deeper than his guilt and a freedom he could not earn.
Walk the broken roads with Barabbas. Witness the weight of undeserved grace.
This is a story for every soul who has ever feared their past would define them — and every heart brave enough to believe that God’s mercy speaks louder than their scars.
Barabbas: Redeemed by Innocence is a vivid biblical novella that imagines the inner journey of the man history nearly forgot-the criminal released in place of Jesus.
On the day the crowd shouted for his freedom, Barabbas walked out of his cell expecting to vanish back into the shadows. Instead, he is haunted by the man who took his place on the cross. Who was Jesus of Nazareth-and why did He remain silent in the face of injustice? What kind of king accepts crucifixion while setting a murderer free?
Driven by guilt, wonder, and an unshakable sense that something divine has happened, Barabbas sets out to find answers. Along the way, he crosses paths with disciples in hiding, Romans still rattled by the events at Golgotha, and witnesses to miracles he can hardly believe. Every step draws him closer to the truth-and to the possibility that even a man like him can be redeemed.
Perfect for readers who enjoy biblical fiction that brings Scripture to life with emotional depth and historical insight, Barabbas: Redeemed by Innocence explores timeless themes of mercy, justice, and the power of sacrificial love. Through one man's journey from condemnation to transformation, this novella invites you to see the crucifixion from a fresh perspective-and ask what you would do if an innocent man died in your place.
Author of faith-filled fiction and devotionals that stir the heart, spark courage, and point readers to hope.
Adam Howard is a storyteller, worship pastor, and founder of Truly Salty Publishing. Blending heartfelt narratives with timeless truth, his books explore the power of faith, legacy, and redemption. Whether writing biblical fiction like The Warrior’s Song, devotional works like Heart of Faith, or middle-grade adventures in The Bristo Hudson Chronicles, Adam crafts stories that inspire readers to live with purpose and stand firm in their faith. His passion is to raise up a generation of worshipers, leaders, and truth-tellers—through books, music, and ministry. Adam lives on the Georgia coast with his wife Marcia, their two children, and his ever-growing stack of story ideas. When he’s not writing or leading worship, you’ll find him dreaming up new ways to help families, churches, and kids live salty, faith-forward lives.
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In a distracted and hurried world, many believers have traded awareness for activity and nearness for noise. The Theology of Presence is an invitation to return.
This is not a call to do more.
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