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Title: First Light (A. D. Chronicles, No. 1) by Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene ISBN: 0-8423-7506-6 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Pub. Date: August, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 (10 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: An excellent read
Comment: I have finished only half of this novel because I don't want it to end too fast. The Thoene's have again produced an exciting work of art that brings the reader back in time to a turning point in human history. Whether or not you've ever been to Israel, or Jerusalem in particular, you can read this novel and feel like you are there, part of the sweeping currents of politics and religion that led to the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. The story is told through the eyes and words of ordinary Jews, powerful religious and secular authorities, Roman centurians, Temple guards, and simple New Testament luminaries such as Martha and Mary, Lazarus, and Nichodemus. (So far in my read, the Apostles have no major part in this book.) It is a riveting behind-the-scenes look at the flesh-and-blood human passions of a Jewish culture invaded by Roman rule and Greek humanism. Most of all, it is the story of Jesus personally in the midst of His own people. First Light falls somewhere in the middle of a triange bounded by three works: the Gospel narratives, Ben Hur, and The Day Christ Died (by Jim Bishop). The funny thing is that nothing has really changed much in 2000 years; the people in this book could be you or me today. First Light causes the reader to face Jesus in person as if He were here today, in the flesh, in Jerusalem among His own Jewish people. You will identify (or identify with) most of the characters, some of whom are only lightly sketched out for us in the New Testament but are fully formed in First Light. It's an exciting and historically well-researched novel.
Rating: 4
Summary: Danger and Intrigue in 1st Century Jerusalem
Comment: The Passover riot is dieing down. But the political turmoil is just heating up. Pilot and Herod Antipas want someone to blame. Centurion Marcus Longinus is caught in the cross fire and must carry out a mission to Alexandria to avoid being falsely accused. Meanwhile, Susanna is caught in a high stakes battle between brothers battling for her hand in marriage. And Manaen just wants his share of the inheritance. Blind beggar Peniel waits for the coming Messiah. Maybe he'll come this Pentecost.
While this may be the official start of the Thoenes' new series, it doesn't feel like it. The story starts moments after the end of their last novel, JERUSALEM'S HOPE, so it's best to read that book first. (Like that's a read chore.) After a brief update on Moshe in the prolog (set in 2002), they proceed to bring us back to the characters we've gotten to know in the first Century.
I love these books because of the background they bring. While combining familiar Bible stories together in novel form, they give a historic context that I enjoy getting. I also enjoy watching the workings and politics of the Roman Empire. My favorite character is probably Marcus because of his journey toward faith the more time he spends around Yeshua.
Unfortunately, this book didn't live up to the recent books the Thoenes have written. They sometimes got so caught up in explaining Jewish life and customs that they over do it. Some passages skirt across a fine line and come across as more preachy then expository. Finally, the non-Biblical climax seems rushed. They can do better then this.
Long time fans will relish another story from these masters of the craft. While not their best, it is still an entertaining read that will transport you to another place and time.
Rating: 1
Summary: What Happened?
Comment: I have not finished the book yet, but I'm am really disappointed in the Thoenes. This book barely gets into what the characters are actually like...it seems like they started the story in the middle of all the characters stories. I don't like how they made Mary Magadalene Martha and Lazarus' sister! I am finding the pace of the book very slow and parts of it are extremely boring. I really, really liked the Zion Chronicles and the Zion Covenant series, all of which I read several times. I was looking forward to a new series, especially one that involves Moshe Sachar. But, as I've said before, I am disappointed. The sentences are short and choppy...the Biblical stories too long. I recommend the MARK OF THE LION series by Francine Rivers...which takes place after Jesus' resurection and is about the Romans/Jews.
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Title: Second Touch (A. D. Chronicles #2) by Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene ISBN: 0842375090 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 March, 2004 List Price(USD): $22.99 |
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Title: Jerusalem's Hope (Zion Legacy, No 6) by Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene ISBN: 0670030848 Publisher: Viking Press Pub. Date: 24 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Stones of Jerusalem: The Zion Legacy by Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene ISBN: 0142001880 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: 25 February, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: The Jerusalem Scrolls (The Zion Legacy, Book 4) by Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene ISBN: 0142001511 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Ashes Of Remembrance A Novel by Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene ISBN: 0785266208 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Pub. Date: 04 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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