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  Heart of Wisdom Store  ::  Classics  ::  Christian Fiction  ::  Bodie & Brock Thoene  ::  AD Chronicles  ::  First Light (AD Chronicles)

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First Light (AD Chronicles) 

First Light

Go back in time to first century Jerusalem--a dark time in the world's holiest and most turbulent city. This first book in the A.D. Chronicles series will bring readers face to face with the man called Yeshua.

""Bodie and Brock Thoene dig deep into the culture of the Middle East at the time of Jesus' ministry to bring us a riveting tale of love and loss, sacrifice and triumph. Carried along by the Thoene's gifted pen, the reader can claim in awe, I was there. I saw his face, too!'"

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Weight1.00 lbs
Author Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene
ISBN 0842375074
Format Paperback
Features Bibliography, Maps
Pub Date April 2004
Restrictions SHIPS TO USA ONLY! Do NOT Order for outside USA!
Pages 300
Availability THIS ITEM NOT AVAILABLE INTERNATIONALLY!
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Author: Mark Baker

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.




Author: Huntress
Fast paced ...,
Appreciation of the world in which Christ walked perhaps is not essential to enjoyment and edification when reading the gospels, but it helps. As you read First Light, that time and place will become clearer to you, and you will gain new insight into the depths of the Messiah, despite the fact that He plays only a peripheral role in the story.
First Light's story is told through many eyes. Mananen emerges as the young man who asked Jesus to judge the matter of inheritance between him and his corrupt brother, Demos. The fact that Demos' name resembles the word demon is not a coincidence. Demos is wily and diabolical as the name implies. It is not only money that divides the brothers, but the love of a woman, Susanna. She truly loves Mananen, but Demos is powerful and determined to have her, no matter what blood price that demands.

Then, there is Mananen's truest friend, a blind beggar who offers him and Susanna what help he can. Peniel, blind from birth has greater vision than many who can see. His kind and generous heart is displayed in many ways, and he is rewarded by helping prove that Yeshua (Jesus) is truly the Son of the Living God.

**** Fast paced and detailed, the Thoenes give us a tale that will give new life to Bible reading. The unheard voices of the gospels come to life and bring new depth to old stories. You will gain a new appreciation for the wit and wisdom of Christ by the time the last page is turned. ****



Author: Deborah Scott
I loved this book and hated to see it end. This was the first book by this author that I had read, and I have already gotten two more from my local library (because many are now out of print). The characters and the Bible both come alive in this story. It was very important to me that this was also biblically accurate. I am recommending this to many of my friends.

 
 

 
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