Danish author Anne-Cathrine Riebnitzsky talks about writing her historical novel Tempel, the first part of a planned trilogy. She shares insights from her in-depth research trips to Israel and Jordan and the considerations behind writing about one of the West's greatest stories, the foundation of millions of people's faith.
The novel takes readers to the edge of the Roman Empire some two thousand years ago, when a new star lights up the sky. Characters include a caravan leader travelling through the desert, Herod the Great, the priest Zechariah, a young Roman slave who becomes a legionary, and the young Mary, who becomes betrothed.
