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A. D. chronicles volume 11
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The lepers in the valley of Mak'ob hear the rumors--that a miracle worker is walking the earth. Ten lepers are chosen to leave the valley to search for this healer, knowing that outside the valley lies certain death. Will they find him in time? Could this healer be the Messiah they long for? --from publisher's website
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The complete biblical historical fiction compilation by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.
The Bible is filled with inspiring stories of unlikely candidates God chose to quietly change eternity. This bestselling compilation in one volume contains five novellas about such people—men who stood behind heroes of the faith. Aaron. Caleb. Jonathan. Amos. Silas.
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The Bible is filled with inspiring stories of unlikely candidates God chose to quietly change eternity. This bestselling compilation in one volume contains five novellas about such people—men who stood behind heroes of the faith. Aaron. Caleb. Jonathan. Amos. Silas.
Each...
4) Seventh day
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A. D. chronicles volume 7
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As Yeshua continues his ministry, and is challenged by the religious leaders, his beloved friend Elazar (Lazarus), in Bethany, falls ill. When Yeshua finally arrives, it is too late ... or is it?
5) Third watch
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A. D. chronicles volume 3
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From the wilderness of Sinai in the south to Mount Hermon in the north, the question of Yeshua of Nazareth's identity resounds across the ancient land of Israel. Even evil waits to hear the answer. It is in the very air, the storm, and the sea. Zahav, the lonely, unmarried daughter of an old rabbi, waits for the promised Messiah ... waits for love. Her heart is drawn toward Alexander and his young son, who is ravaged by evil forces. But can their...
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Kingdom and the crown volume 1
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Merchant David ben Joseph has waited nearly 30 years to meet Jesus Christ. Finally meeting Jesus in Jerusalem, David quickly and accepts Christ as the Savior. David's family, however, are members of a zealous Jewish sect and only see Jesus as a nuisance.
7) The warrior
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Sons of encouragement volume 2
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Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In The Warrior, beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Caleb, a man whose faith and zeal for God helped lead God's people into the Promised Land. Discover a man full of passion, humility, and faith; a man who encouraged Joshua and stood strong in the face of sin. The Warrior also includes a Bible study on the life of Caleb, suitable for individual use or group...
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Acts of faith volume 1
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Centurion's wife (2009): Facing the prospect of an arranged marriage to Alban, a Roman soldier assigned to uncover the truth behind rumors of a political execution gone awry, Leah is secretly commissioned by the governor's wife to also discover what really has become of this man -- Hidden flame (2010): In first-century Judea, Abigail together with her fellow followers of the Way face a gathering storm of persecution they never could have foreseen...
9) Second touch
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A. D. chronicles volume 2
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Be transported once again to the dark and tumultuous times of first-century Jerusalem. Return to the story of Peniel, the no-longer-blind beggar who still longs for the connection of home and family. Meet new characters like Lily, Cantor, and Rabbi Ahava, who hold on to hope in spite of their devastating affliction of leprosy. This book's rich and vibrant imagery will draw readers down the path to discover that we all need Yeshua's touch not only...
11) Eighth shepherd
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A. D. chronicles volume 8
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After Yeshua of Nazareth has raised his friend Elazar from the dead, news of Yeshua travels fast and the Sanhedrin begin their plot to kill him. Despite the danger, Yeshua and his followers begin the journey to Jerusalem for Passover. Meanwhile, Zachai the tax collector (Zacchaeus), the most hated man in Judea, longs to be a part of the Jewish society that he has been cut off from due to his profession. He falls into despair, believing God cant hear...
12) Fifth seal
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A. D. chronicles volume 5
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Mary and Yosef begin their fateful journey to Jerusalem while King Herod ponders a prophecy about a rival to his throne.
13) Ninth witness
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A. D. chronicles volume 9
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A fictional account of Christ's youth. Riots and revolts spread across Judea. Twelve-year-old Yeshua is in Jerusalem--"about his Father's business" in the Temple--as his panic-stricken parents search for him amidst the chaos.
14) Joseph in Egypt
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Joseph and his brothers volume III
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Thomas Mann regarded his monumental re-telling of the biblical story of Joseph as his magnum opus, telling of Joseph's fall into slavery and his rise to be lord over Egypt.
As Joseph is saved from the well and sold to Egypt, he adopts a new name, Osarseph, replacing the Jo- element with a reference to Osiris to indicate that he is now in the underworld. This change of name to account for changing circumstances encourages Amenhotep to change his own...
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Jesus chronicles volume 2
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Overhearing Jesus' prophecies of events to come and witnessing such events as Judas' betrayal, Peter's denial, and the Resurrection, Mark becomes a devoted disciple of Christianity and urges Peter to recount to him the story of Jesus' life on earth.
16) The Damascus way
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Acts of faith volume 3
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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.
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Presents a new novel by the author of Interview with the Vampire, incorporating the latest New Testament scholarship to chronicle the life of Jesus Christ, from his early years, through his ministry, through his final days, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascent to heaven. Having completed the two cycles of legend to which she has devoted her career so far, Anne Rice gives us now her most thoughtful and powerful book, a novel about the childhood of...
18) Behold the man
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Kingdom and the crown volume 3
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During the last week of Jesus' life, the lines are swiftly and solidly drawn between those who will stand for Jesus and those who will tear him down.
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Sons of encouragement volume 5
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The Scribe tells the story of Silas, the man behind the spotlight who recorded most of the New Testament Scriptures we read today.