Gods and Kings (Chronicles of the Kings Book #1): A Novel
Feb 2005 · Chronicles of the Kings Book 1 · Bethany House
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He was born to rule the people of God . . . but Yahweh is only a vague, powerless memory in the minds of his people.
Though born the second son of King Ahaz, Hezekiah is not protected from his father's perverted attempts to gain the favor of the idol Molech. Terrified and powerless at the foot of Molech's altar, Hezekiah encounters for the first time the one true God of his royal ancestry, Yahweh.
But his journey to the Holy One is riddled by influence from an assortment of men: Zechariah, a grandfather of noble standing who has fallen into drunkenness; Uriah, the High Priest whose lust for power forces him to gamble the faith he proclaims; and Shebna, the Egyptian intellectual who guides Hezekiah's instruction.
For the two women who love Hezekiah, the meaning of love--and its sacrificial essence--will direct the course of their lives and help shape the young prince's future.
Though born the second son of King Ahaz, Hezekiah is not protected from his father's perverted attempts to gain the favor of the idol Molech. Terrified and powerless at the foot of Molech's altar, Hezekiah encounters for the first time the one true God of his royal ancestry, Yahweh.
But his journey to the Holy One is riddled by influence from an assortment of men: Zechariah, a grandfather of noble standing who has fallen into drunkenness; Uriah, the High Priest whose lust for power forces him to gamble the faith he proclaims; and Shebna, the Egyptian intellectual who guides Hezekiah's instruction.
For the two women who love Hezekiah, the meaning of love--and its sacrificial essence--will direct the course of their lives and help shape the young prince's future.
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Alison Morgan
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June 23, 2020
Once again Lynn Austin brings history and biblical people to life. With this story. Suddenly ancient Judah and the world and the prophets of Yahweh are vivid and real. I felt as if I were there grappling with the same decisions her characters- some of them real people - had to make. Her writings make step back and take a strong look at my own faith and commitment to the Lord. What would I have done?
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Sonja Hammond Abernathy
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December 12, 2018
This series of books are some of the best! I've read other books by this author and love her writing. This series really illustrates the Old Testament and helps with understanding what life was like during those times. I'd love to read more books like these. Highly recommend this book and this author!
Susan Williams
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August 6, 2017
This book was an awesome read. I couldn't put it down for a moment. Lynn Austin is brilliant in how her Bible Scripture comes to life. I can't wait to begin book two.
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Lynn Austin has sold more than one and a half million copies of her books worldwide. A former teacher who now writes and speaks full-time, she has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into a Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home in western Michigan. Learn more at LynnAustin.org.
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