Reviewing the book, Shoshi Ish-Horowicz in the Jewish Renaissance magazine described it as "an entertaining, engaging read" but found the story it told "uncomfortable and problematic. Your enjoyment of the novel will depend on how you respond to the premise that Jesus was, potentially, an 'inconsequential preacher'".
The reviewer's assessment of the book is mixed, with Ish-Horowicz finding it an enjoyable read but criticizing its portrayal of Jesus as "uncomfortable" and "problematic". The reader's appreciation for the novel will depend on their response to the idea that Jesus may not have been a significant figure.