The Old Testament Comes to Thrilling Life in the Latest from Lynn Austin
In one life-changing moment,
the lives of the Jewish exiles in Babylon are thrown into confusion and
despair when a decree arrives from the king's palace in Susa. It calls
for the annihilation of every Jewish man, woman, and child throughout
the empire on the thirteenth day of Adar, in less than one year. Ezra, a
quiet Jewish scholar and teacher, is suddenly called upon to lead the
community as they seek God for a reason for this catastrophe. When a
second decree arrives, authorizing them to fight back, Ezra is thrust
into the role of military leader as they defend themselves against their
enemies.
When the battles come to an
end, Ezra's brother Jude is dead and Ezra is required by the Law he so
diligently studies to marry Jude's widow, Devorah, and provide an heir.
Fatherhood changes Ezra, and he asks God to make a way for him and the
other exiles to leave Babylon for good and return to Jerusalem. His
prayers are answered and the exiles move to Judea to revitalize worship
at the temple---but the fight to keep God's Law is never easy. As more
and more of his community are tempted, a new battle emerges . . . this
one for the survival of God's covenant and the souls of His chosen
faithful.
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About the Author:
Bestselling author Lynn Austin
has sold more than one million copies of her books worldwide. She is an
eight-time Christy Award winner for her historical novels, as well as a
popular speaker at retreats and conventions. Lynn and her husband have
raised three children and live near Chicago.
Lynn Austin is back with the next book in
The Restoration Chronicles series, Keepers of the
Covenant. Austin weaves
together the struggles and stories of both Jews and Gentiles, creating a
tapestry of faith and doubt, love and loss. Here, the Old Testament
comes to life, demonstrating the everlasting hope displayed in God's
unwavering love for His people.
Lynn is celebrating with a Kindle HDX giveaway and a live
author chat webcast on October 21st.
One winner will receive:
- A Kindle HDX
- Keepers of the Covenant by Lynn Austin
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry,
the giveaway ends on October 21st. Winner will
be announced at the Keepers of the
Covenant LIVE webcast event on October
21st. Connect with Lynn for a
fascinating evening centered around God's unwavering love for His
people. She'll be hosting a Biblical fiction book club
discussion, giving away prizes, answering your questions, offering an
exclusive peek at the next book in The Restoration Chronicles, and much
more!
So grab your copy of
Keepers of the
Covenant and
join Lynn and friends on the evening of October
21st for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you
haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from
coming!)
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My Thoughts:
Lynn Austin takes the OT book of Ezra and breathes new life into it. This is an enthralling read of the exiled Jews and their return to Jerusalem. You feel as though you are apart of the story, going through what they are experiencing.
I am a huge fan of biblical fiction, not only are the entertaining, I always find something I didn't know before, and I end up searching my Bible, which always leads to new notes and highlights in my Bible. If you think the OT is boring, pick up a copy of Keepers of the Covenant and I guarantee you will have a different opinion.
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