Fishers of Men (The Kingdom and the Crown) (Kingdom and the Crown (Audio))

Gerald N. Lund

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9781590389393: Fishers of Men (The Kingdom and the Crown) (Kingdom and the Crown (Audio))

ISBN 10: 1590389395 ISBN 13: 9781590389393

Publisher: Shadow Mountain, 2008

In an ancient land in a time foretold by prophets, a babe was born beneath a shining star. Thirty years later, Jesus of Nazareth began teaching a message of hope, peace, and love. He claimed to be the Son of God, and his words - and his life - would change the world. In Fishers of Men, the first volume in the new series The Kingdom and the Crown, best-selling author Gerald N. Lund transports us to the days of Christ's mortal ministry and invites us to experience the emotions and events of those extraordinary times. Reports of Jesus of Nazareth have reached the ears of David ben Joseph, a merchant in Capernaum, who has waited and watched for the Messiah ever since a special, starlit night thirty years ago. He and his family decide to see for themselves whether or not the rumors are true and journey to hear Jesus. Though David is quick to accept Jesus as the Messiah, the rest of his family is more cautious. His wife, Deborah, and his son, Simeon, leaders in the rebellious Zealot movement, look for a Messiah that will crush the Romans with power and the sword, not one preaching a message of love and forgiveness. Meanwhile, reports of Jesus have reached into the very heart of Jerusalem, and both the powerful Sadducee Mordechai ben Uzziel and the Pharisee Azariah are growing uneasy with the news. Though they hold opposing political views, both agree that something must be done to stop this man from Nazareth before he gets out of hand. However, in Mordechai's own household the influence of the carpenter from Nazareth begins to create conflict. Fishers of Men is a sweeping epic filled with memorable characters who bring to life an extraordinary time in the history of the world. It is a story about the importance of family, the power of faith, the miracle of forgiveness, and the strength needed to follow your heart.

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From the Inside Flap:

Fishers of Men is the first volume in this trilogy, which focuses on David ben Joseph, who has been watching for the Savior since the sign of the star thirty years before, and his family, who believe the Messiah will save them from their political oppressors. As reports of the carpenter from Nazareth spread, many believe, but others are threatened by Jesus' message and influence.

About the Author:

Gerald N. Lund did extensive graduate work in New Testament studies at Pepperdine University and studied Hebrew at the University of Judaism in Hollywood. His love for the Middle East and its people has taken him to the Holy Land more than a dozen times as a tour director and lecturer. He is the author of nineteen books, including the best-selling The Work and the Glory series. He and his wife, Lynn, have seven children.

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