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Language
English
Description
Published in 1880, Ben-Hur is a fictionalization of the events of Christ's life, beginning with the Nativity and ending with the Crucifixion. The story uses a parallel structure to simultaneously explore the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a Hebrew prince who lived in the time of Christ. This remarkable work of historical fiction reshaped the landscape of American popular literature and prompted millions of readers to reevaluate their personal views of Christianity....
6) Jesus
Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Based on the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
8) Fifth seal
Author
Series
A.D. chronicles volume 5
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Language
English
Description
Hurtful gossip swirls around newlyweds Yosef and Mary concerning the timing of Mary's pregnancy, while the prophetess Hannah foretells the birth of Israel's true King, and astronomer Melchior notes the changes in the night sky signifying the birth of Jesus.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In her fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family in Sepphoris with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, a relentless seeker with a brilliant, curious mind and a daring spirit. She yearns for a pursuit worthy of her life, but finds no outlet for her considerable talents. Defying the expectations placed on women, she...
10) Third watch
Author
Series
A.D. chronicles volume 3
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
xviii, 441 p. : map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In first-century Jerusalem, questions arise concerning the identity of Yeshua of Nazareth, while Zahav finds herself waiting for the Messiah and Manaen, blinded by violence, and Susanna, struggle to overcome the evil surrounding them.
11) Second touch
Author
Series
A.D. chronicles volume 2
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
xi, 359 p. : map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In first-century Jerusalem, Peniel, a once blind begger, and the lepers in the Valley of Mak'ob are all looking for Yeshua, who has gone to Galilee, while Caiaphas and Herod are trying to find a way to arrest him.
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
1 audio media player (approximately 4 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Language
English
Description
Packed with fascinating details, this fast-paced narrative will transport readers back in time. In an exploration of the political and social landscape at the time of Jesus' life, Bill O'Reilly takes on the questions surrounding his death. Who was involved in the trial and sentencing of Jesus? What circumstances led to his conviction? What were the motivations in killing Jesus?
Author
Publisher
Reformation Trust
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
38 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Davey the donkey was never chosen to do anything, until the day he found himself carrying the King. After that, he felt proud of himself, until he saw what the King had to carry"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[1957]
Edition
[1st ed.]
Physical Desc
336 p. 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
This is a book about the most dramatic day in the history of the world, the day on which Jesus of Nazareth died. It opens at 6 P.M.--the beginning of the Hebrew day--with Jesus and ten of the apostles coming through the pass between the Mount of Olives and the Mount of Offense en route to Jerusalem and the Last Supper. It closes at 4 P.M. the following afternoon, when Jesus was taken down from the cross. . . . The fundamental research was done a long...