Keepers of the Covenant: The Restoration Chronicles, Book 2
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (539 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00OZ5C3K6 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 326 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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This is an absolutely fabulous biblical novel! It is very obvious that Lynn Austin spent a LOT of time studying scripture. She also had to have studied historical records and customs of the time in preparation for writing this wonderful book.This is the second book in what I consider to be a “true” series. By that I mean that you should read the first book before picking this one up. There is really only one cha. Brings you to the Real Word Lisa It's a testament to a great author when their readers are sad finishing a book because they want to continue to read about the characters. It's a testament to a great Christian author when their readers turn to the actual word of God by reading their book. I was a huge fan of the Chronicles of the Kings series because it touched a part of the Bible that I had very little knowle. Brings history to life Some people consider 'Biblical Fiction' an oxymoron, but there's nothing better than reading well-researched background to well known historical events. Lynn Austin has obviously 'done her homework' into the customs and cultures of the various ethnic groups, and this brings the story to life. Her characters are not 'super-spiritual heroes' but battle with their own doubts, fear
When a second decree arrives, authorizing them to fight back, Ezra is thrust into the role of military leader as they defend themselves against their enemies. When the battles come to an end, Ezra's brother Jude is dead and Ezra is required by the Law he so diligently studies to marry Jude's widow, Devorah, and provide an heir. In one life-changing moment, the lives of the Jewish exiles in Babylon are thrown into confusion and despair when a decree arrives from the king's palace in Susa. His prayers are answered and the exiles move to Judea to revitalize worship at the temple - but the fight to keep God's Law is never easy. The Old Testament comes to thrilling life in the latest from Lynn Austin. Ezra, a quiet Jewish scholar and teacher, is suddenly c