Behold the Man By Bodie and Brock Thoene

About the Book

Encounter the death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth in this culmination of the Jerusalem Chronicles.

 

How could Jesus—who preached righteousness before God, and love and mercy toward neighbors—be so hated and pursued? To the Temple officials, he was a threat to the livelihood and authority of the priesthood. To Herod Antipas, he was a threat to his ambition to be the King of the Jews. And to the Roman overlords, he was seen as a dangerous threat; a man who commanded an army of the common people. He could heal wounds, offer miraculous provisions, and even raise from the dead. If Jesus had accepted popular acclaim and become an earthly king, he would have been unstoppable.

 

Jesus’s last days are explored through three people who interacted with him: Governor Pilate, for whom Judea will either make or break his career; Pilate’s wife, Claudia, desperately seeking aid for her much loved, crippled son; and Centurion Marcus Longinus, caught in the middle between loyalty to the Empire, love for Claudia, and an ever-increasing belief in Jesus as the Son of God. After encountering Jesus, none of them will ever be the same.

 

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Behold the Man is book three in the Jerusalem Chronicles,  its been quite a while since I read the first two books, so it took me a while to get into this one, even though some of the scenes are somewhat the same.  In Behold the Man, the Thoene’s go deeper into the lives of Pilate and his wife, as well as their disabled son, as well as a few others in and around the Governor’s household. As with all of the Thoene book, I enjoyed reading this one, and I would recommend Behold the Man to anyone who enjoys Christian fiction!

I received this book from BookLook Bloggers to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.

Take This Cup….By Bodie and Brock Thoene …Published by Zondervan

Take This Cup

By Bodie and Brock Thoene
Published by Zondervan

 

ABOUT THIS BOOK
Though there have been many stories about the Cup of Christ, the Holy Grail, after the Last Supper, this is the first imaginative account of the Cup’s previous history and significance. Nehemiah, the young son of a Jewish woman, a weaver from Jerusalem, is born and raised among the Jews who didn’t return to Jerusalem from the Exile. Educated by Rabbi Kagba, one of the magi present at Jesus’ birth thirty years earlier, Nehemiah grows up with the expectation of a soon-coming Messiah. Could the Yeshua of Nazareth, who is walking the earth, reportedly doing miracles, be that Messiah?

When young Nehemiah must travel the long caravan road to Jerusalem, he is charged with an unusual mission—to carry a mysterious object back to the holy city of Jerusalem . . . an object whose reappearance heralds the Messiah’s arrival.

Nehemiah arrives in Jerusalem just as the final events of Jesus’ earthly ministry are coming to a climax: the Feast of Dedication, the Triumphal Entry, the last cleansing of the Temple, and culminating at the Last Supper in the Upper Room. Only Nehemiah understands the true sacrifice that is to come as he makes the cup worthy of his Savior.

 

 

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Bodie and Brock Thoene have an awesome way of writing historical Biblical fiction, and I enjoy reading their stories so much. Take This Cup is a work of fiction, it is not a true Biblical account. But what I really love about this story is that it takes historical Biblical facts about the times and places in the Bible, and place characters there, and weaves a story that will stay with me for a long time. And though I know the fictional part of it is just that, fiction, I can get a better feel, a better idea of what life was like during those Bible times. I love reading about Bible characters and what they may have gone through, and the lives they lived. And in Take This Cup, we have a story of that amazing time in history when Jesus gave his live for you and me! What a wonderful job Nehemiah had in this story as he makes this cup worthy of his Savior. I can’t even describe what this book is like, its something you have to read for yourself. For me, this was not a fast read because I wanted to take in each word on each page, so it took me a few days to read it, but it is well worth the read!!

I very highly recommend this book to all Christians. If you don’t have a lot of time to read, or if you are a slow reader, that’s ok, just read a little each day and you will finish it! And for all of you history buffs, you will love the vivid historical scenes throughout this book, and the amazing story it tells!

I received this book from BookLook Bloggers to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.

Litfuse Presents…When Jesus Wept By Bodie and Brock Thoene..Plus win an iPad Mini

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Litfuse Presents…

When Jesus Wept By Bodie and Brock Thoene

About When Jesus Wept: 

Book 1 in the Thoene’s new Jerusalem Chronicles.

 Lazarus occupies a surprising position in the Gospel accounts. Widely known as the man Jesus raised from the dead, his story is actually much broader and richer than that. Living as he did at Bethany, near Jerusalem, Lazarus was uniquely placed to witness the swirl of events around Jesus. When Jesus Wept, the first novel in The Jerusalem Chronicles series by bestselling authors Bodie and Brock Thoene, unfolds the turbulent times in Judea during Jesus’ ministry, centering on the friendship between Jesus and Lazarus. With rich insights from vineyard owners and vine dressers, the Thoenes explore the metaphor of Jesus as the True Vine, harvesting the ancient secrets found in the Old Testament. Weaving the life of Lazarus, who owned a vineyard, into the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ will help you understand it is the hand of Love Divine that holds the knife, that cuts and breaks with such tender and loving touch, and that we who have born some fruit, after the pruning, can bear much more.

Link to buy the book: http://ow.ly/jubpF

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

This was my first book by Bodie and Brock Thoene. The title captured my attention so I wanted to see what it was about. It took me a while to get into the story, and it just wasn’t as indepth as I wanted it to be. The story was during the time of Lazarus and his life on the earth, which was interesting. And it incuding John the Baptist and the time he baptized Jesus. It was interesting to read the imagination of Brock and Bodie about what it was like when Jesus walked on this earth. Some of the Biblical things they brought out was a bit different from what I have heard all of my life, so I will be checking into those things, just for my own peace of mind.

Overall, this is an interesting and enjoyable read. As with all Biblical fiction, while reading it, you need to realize that it is just that, fiction and though there are scripture and Biblical truths throughout the book, it is also the imagination of the writers. I encourage you to pick up a copy to read to form your own opinion. I think you will enjoy it ver much!

I received this book  from Thomas Nelson Publishers through Litfuse  for me to read and review. I was not expected or required to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are mine only.

Meet the Thoenes:

Bodie and Brock Thoene (pronounced Tay-nee) are bestselling authors of over sixty-five works of historical fiction. Their timeless classics have sold more than thirty-five million copies and won eight ECPA Gold Medallion Awards. The Thoenes have four grown children and eight grandchildren. They divide their time between Hawaii, London, and Nevada.

Find out more about Bodie and Brock athttp://www.thoenebooks.com/.

Celebrate the release of When Jesus Wept with the Thoenes by entering their iPad Mini giveaway and RSVPing to their {4/23} Facebook Author Chat party!

One fortunate winner will receive:

• A brand new iPad Mini
• A book club kit – 10 copies of When Jesus Wept

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on April 22nd. Winner will be announced at the “When Jesus Wept” Author Chat Party on 4/23. Connect with the Thoenes, get a sneak peek of the next book in the Jerusalem Chronicles series, try your hand at a trivia contest, and chat with readers just like yourself. There will also be fun giveaways – gift certificates, books, and more!

So grab your copy of When Jesus Wept and join Bodie and Brock on the evening of the April 23rd for a chance to connect with the authors and make some new friends. (If you haven’t read the book – don’t let that stop you from coming!)

Don’t miss a moment of the fun, RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 23rd!