Lynn Austin does a fantastic job of weaving the biblical text from the account of the kings and the prophets along with Jewish traditions that brings it to life. My only complaint would be her use of Yahweh. I understand her reasoning to differentiate the One True God from all the other gods, but for Orthodox Jews that is a sacred name of God/5(K). This book isn't just the story of King Ahaz but of his sons, wife, relatives, advisors facing fear, Assyrians and other enemies, submission, heartache, hope and resolve. I truly recommend this book with no compensation but the enjoyment I received by reading Gods and Kings/5(K). Title: Gods and Kings: A Novel - eBook By: Lynn Austin Format: DRM Protected ePub Vendor: Bethany House Publication Date: ISBN: ISBN Series: Chronicles of the Kings Stock No: WWEB/5(61).
Three-time Christy Award winner and best-selling author Lynn Austin pens a fascinating historical novel based on actual Biblical events. Shortly after the death of King Solomon in B.C., the Promised Land is divided into two separate nations: Israel in the north, and Judah in the south. Hezekiah is the second son of King Ahaz of Judah. As he comes to power, he must navigate a troubled path. Free download or read online Gods and Kings pdf (ePUB) book. The first edition of the novel was published in , and was written by Lynn Austin. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of pages and is available in Paperback format. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are King Ahaz, King Hezekiah. Book The Chronicles of the Kings Collection: Five Novels in One. by Lynn Austin. · Ratings · 38 Reviews · 2 editions. From bestselling author Lynn Austin, these epic ta. Want to Read. Shelving menu. Shelve The Chronicles of the Kings Collection: Five Novels in One. Want to Read.
The first novel I ever wrote, Gods and Kings, was part a three-book series about the life of King Hezekiah, who reigned in Jerusalem seven hundred years before Christ. With no supply of fresh water in the city and the vicious Assyrian army marching toward him, Hezekiah needed to find a way to safeguard the freshwater spring, located outside the city walls. This book isn't just the story of King Ahaz but of his sons, wife, relatives, advisors facing fear, Assyrians and other enemies, submission, heartache, hope and resolve. I truly recommend this book with no compensation but the enjoyment I received by reading Gods and Kings. Lynn Austin does a fantastic job of weaving the biblical text from the account of the kings and the prophets along with Jewish traditions that brings it to life. My only complaint would be her use of Yahweh. I understand her reasoning to differentiate the One True God from all the other gods, but for Orthodox Jews that is a sacred name of God.
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