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The Prophet (Sons Of Encouragement V4)
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Item Description...
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Examines the life of Amos and his relationship to Israel at a time when the ten tribes were enjoying great prosperity and military power, soon followed by complete destruction, drawing a parallel between Israel then and the U.S. today. 50,000 first printing.
Publishers Description
Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In "The Prophet," the fourth book in the Sons of Encouragement series, beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Amos. Francine examines the life of Amos and his relationship to Israel during its prosperous years. Amos's message--and his relationship with God--made him unpopular. But his challenge to those who were enjoying the blessings of prosperity was crucial then and is strikingly timely today as well. |
Item Specifications...
Pages 213
Dimensions: Length: 0.75" Width: 5" Height: 7"
Weight: 0.65 lbs.
Binding Hardcover
Release Date Aug 1, 2006
Publisher Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN 0842382682
EAN 9780842382687
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 | Great Service Jan 11, 2007 |
You did a good job in getting the book out fast and it was what I wanted. The book is like brand new.
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Char | | | | Would buy it again!! Jan 3, 2007 |
| This was a great book! I was in the middle of another book when I got it, so I didn't get to read it right away and my husband started reading it. He loved it so much and I had to wait until he was done before I could start on it! And he never reads my books! But he finished it quickly, so I didn't have to wait long. :-) | | | | The Prophet is a hit Oct 28, 2006 |
| This is a wonderful read. Francine Rivers comes through again. Makes the characters real & takes you into their world. Highly recommended. | | | | Bible Stories Made Interesting Oct 17, 2006 |
I'll admit it. When I read my Bible, I tend to skip the minor prophets. Except for Jonah, I don't think the majority of people can even remember their naems. Luckily Francine Rivers has made Amos into a novel (Book 4 in her Sons of Encouragement series) so we can learn about his story. Amos is a shepherd who is appalled at the way God's people have become in the days after the nation has split. God gives Amos visions of what will happen to the enemies of his people and to his people themselves. When Amos goes to Bethel to tell them, they first rejoice at hearing of the destruction of their enemies but then after hearing what will happen to them, they turn against Amos. Even though near death at times, Amos stays true to his word warning the people to repent and leave the ways of the false gods and priests. The people don't listen and God sends down his punishments.
I liked how the story could be related to people in today's world. If we're not careful we'll end up just like the kingdom of Israel. Another thing I liked was the cameo of Hosea, another prophet, here as a young man. His story is hinted at and can be told fully in as a parable in another of River's books, Reedeming Love. This book is recommended if you have trouble understanding the book of Amos. It's amazing how fiction makes historical and biblical event more clear. | | |  | 4th in Sons of Encouragement series Sep 29, 2006 |
| The Prophet by Francine Rivers is the fourth book in the Sons of Encouragement series and features the story of Amos, the Old Testament prophet. I don't know much about Amos' history, so I'm unsure of how much is fiction within this book, but the story follows Amos from shepherd in hills of Judah to condemning prophet in the kingdom of Israel and back to shepherd. Amos suffers much from being a prophet: beatings, hunger, even his brothers turn their backs on him. I've read the other books in the series, and I was a little disappointed in this one. The beginning of the book with Amos as a shepherd shines. Reading about his loving care for his sheep gave me new understanding of Jesus as my shepherd, and I was deeply moved. But the radical transformation to wild-eyed prophet wasn't handled as well. I kept waiting to connect with Amos the Prophet the way I had with Amos the Shepherd, but the connection never happened. | | | Write your own review about The Prophet (Sons Of Encouragement V4)
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