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Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Essentials
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
224 pages
Description
"In The First Christmas, Stephen Mitchell brings the Nativity story to vivid life as never before. A narrative that is only sketched out in two Gospels becomes fully realized here with nuanced characters and a setting that reflects the culture of the time. Mitchell has suffused the birth of Jesus with a sense of beauty that will delight and astonish readers. In this version, we see the world through the eyes of a Whitmanesque ox and a visionary donkey,...
2) Tenth stone
Author
Series
A.D. chronicles volume 10
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
xii, 333 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Author
Series
Acts of faith volume 2
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Description
In first-century Judea, Abigail together with her fellow followers of the Way face a gathering storm of persecution they never could have foreseen but find a glimmer of hope through their faith and courage to survive.
Author
Series
Acts of faith volume 3
Publisher
Bethany House
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
426 p. : map ; 22 cm.
Description
In this riveting drama of the early church, Jacob, a young caravan guard, delivers messages among the new followers as he learns what it means to be a Christian--and to love and trust the young Greek girl who is neither accepted by the Jews or the Gentiles.
Author
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
361 p. ; 25 cm.
Description
Follows the story of androgynous tomboy Anna, who is disguised as a male and sold to a band of shepherds before entering a spiritual society of desert women who convey mystical teachings and help her discover her latent powers.
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Series
Out from Egypt volume 2
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In the Depth of the Storm's Shadow, Only Truth Can Light Her Way Having escaped Egypt with the other Hebrews during the Exodus, Shira is now living in freedom at the foot of Mt. Sinai, upon which rests the fiery glowing Cloud containing the shekinah glory of God. When the people disobey Yahweh and build a golden idol, the ensuing chaos gives Shira an unexpected opportunity to learn the arts of midwifery. Although her mother wishes for her to continue...
Author
Series
A.D. chronicles volume 12
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
xi, 289 p. ; 24 cm.
Description
Life is fraught with danger in the village of Sychar in lst century A.D. But for Abigail, the Samaritan woman, the danger lies not as much from the ever-present Roman soldiers but from the rabbi and the people of Sychar. A woman of renowned beauty, whose reputation was tarnished at an early age, Abigail is pregnant and the father is not her elderly husband, Zakane. She longs for love, kindness, and forgiveness for her anguished soul.
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Raised in a wealthy family in Sepphoris with ties to the ruler of Galilee, Ana is rebellious and ambitious, a relentless seeker with a brilliant, curious mind and a daring spirit. She yearns for a pursuit worthy of her life, but finds no outlet for her considerable talents. Defying the expectations placed on women, she engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes secret narratives about neglected and silenced women. When she meets the eighteen-year-old...
Author
Series
Dangerous beauty novels volume 2
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"Bathsheba, a beautiful woman forced to become one of King David's wives, is committed to protecting her son while dealing with the dynamics of the king's household in this biblically based novel"--
Author
Series
Living water volume 3
Publisher
Howard Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
320 pages
Description
"In this captivating retelling of a classic biblical story, Jesus shocks the town of Bethany with Lazarus's resurrection from the dead, leading Martha--a seemingly perfect woman trapped by the secrets of her past--to hope and a new life. Everyone in Bethany admires Martha--the perfect Jewish woman. She feeds and clothes her loved ones, looks after the family farm, and meticulously follows every precept of the Pharisees' strict laws. But Martha is...
12) Esther: a novel
Author
Publisher
Howard Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
xii, 381 pages ; 24 cm
Description
A fictional telling of how Queen Esther risked her life to prevent the killing of all the Jews in Persia.
Author
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Pub. Date
2009, c1998
Physical Desc
ix, 245, 31 p. ; 21 cm.
Description
The Fifth Mountain is Paulo Coelho's inspiring story of the Biblical prophet Elijah. In the ninth century B.C., the Phoenician princess Jezebel orders the execution of all the prophets who refuse to worship Baal. Elijah flees to safety in the land of Zarephath where he finds true love with a young widow. However, his dreams are cut short as he is swept into a whirlwind of events that impact his very existence.
Author
Series
Dangerous beauty novels volume 1
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Description
"Based on the biblical account of Esther, this story imagines the life and passion of this beautiful woman whose courage and influence impacted history and the fate of her people"--
Author
Series
Out from Egypt volume 1
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Description
Sold into slavery by her father and forsaken by the man she was supposed to marry, young Egyptian Kiya must serve a mistress who takes pleasure in her humiliation. When terrifying plagues strike Egypt, Kiya is in the middle of it all. To save her older brother and escape the bonds of slavery, Kiya flees with the Hebrews during the Great Exodus. She finds herself utterly dependent on a fearsome God she's only just beginning to learn about, and in love...
Author
Series
Daughters of the promised land volume 1
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"The breathtaking story of the prostitute who risked everything to protect two Israelite spies before the battle of Jericho"--Publisher.
Author
Publisher
Moody Publishers
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
319 pages ; 21 cm
Description
At the age of 15 Rahab is forced into prostitution by her beloved father. Into the emotional turmoil of her world walks Salmone, a respected leader of Judah. Through the tribulations of a stormy relationship, Rahab and Salmone learn the true source of one another's worth in God and find healing from fear and rejection.
18) Return to me
Author
Series
Restoration chronicles volume 1
Publisher
Bethany House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
459 p.
Description
"After years in exile, Iddo and his grandson Zechariah follow God's leading home to Jerusalem, where they struggle to rebuild their lives and God's temple--bringing to life the biblical books of Ezra and Nehemiah"--
Author
Series
Chosen novels volume 3
Publisher
Focus on the Family/BroadStreet Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
408 pages ; 22 cm.
Description
"To the Pharisees, Jesus is a blasphemer. To the Roman authorities, He's a threat to their rule and order. But to the masses, He's a miraculous healer and a profound teacher. In this third installment of The Chosen series, we see Jesus healing the sick, preaching the Sermon on the Mount, feeding the five thousand, and raising the dead. We see His enemies growing ever more determined to silence Him. And we see His very human disciples struggling with...
20) The peasant king
Author
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
371 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Description
"When her mother, the Persian king's famous senior scribe, is kidnapped, Jemmah and her sister must sneak undetected into enemy territory to rescue her. But infiltrating their adversary's lands proves easier than escaping them. Fleeing through dangerous mountain passes, their survival depends on the skills of a stranger they free from prison: a mysterious prince named Asher. Asher is not who the world believes he is. Despite his royal blood, he has...
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