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Loading... Stones of Jerusalem (edition 2002)by Bodie ThoeneFollowing an elder rabbi's instructions, Moshe opens a sacred scroll and again becomes immersed in the ancient biblical tale from the first century A.D. of Marcus, a Roman centurion, and Miryam, the troubled young woman he loves. 1 alternate | English | Primary description for language | Description provided by Bowker | score: 8 "The Old City has fallen. In the midst of the destruction. Moshe Sachar, the courageous Israeli leader, remains in a tunnel safely hidden deep below ground. There he guards one of the few remaining treasures of Jewish antiquity; ancient, sacred scrolls that tell of a long, heroic history. With the instructions of an elder rabbi, Moshe opens a scroll as he has an elder rabbi, Moshe opens a scroll as he has done before, and again he becomes immersed in the story of marcus, a Roman centurion, and Miryam, the troubled young woman he loves."--Jacket. 1 alternate | English | score: 6 The latest novel from bestselling authors Bodie and Brock Thoene continues the extraordinary story of faith and love in the first century a.d. that they began in their previous book, The Jerusalem Scrolls. The Old City has fallen and Moshe Sachar, the courageous Israeli leader, remains hidden in an underground tunnel, guarding the ancient sacred scrolls that tell of his people's long, heroic history. Following an elder rabbi's instructions, Moshe opens a scroll and again becomes immersed in the ancient biblical tale of Marcus, the Roman centurion, and Miryam, the troubled young woman he loves. Combining superb storytelling with an enchanting historical setting, this thrilling episode presents the gripping plight of a striking cast of biblical characters amid a rich tapestry of romance and intrigue. 1 alternate | English | score: 6 The Old City has fallen and Moshe Sachar, the courageous Israeli leader, remains hidden in an underground tunnel, guarding the ancient sacred scrolls that tell of his people's long, heroic history. Following an elder rabbi's instructions, Moshe opens a scroll and again becomes immersed in the ancient biblical tale of Marcus, the Roman centurion, and Miryam, the troubled young woman he loves. 1 alternate | English | score: 5 As the Old City falls, Moshe Sachar, the courageous Israeli leader, remains safely hidden in an underground tunnel, where he guards one of the few remaining treasures of Jewish antiquity: ancient, sacred scrolls that tell of a long, heroic history. English | Description provided by Bowker | score: 3 Taking refuge in a secret tunnel beneath the Temple Mount during the Israel-Arab War, Israeli strategist Moshe Sachar immerses himself in an ancient scroll that reveals the story of a Roman centurion and the mysterious woman he loves. English | score: 3 Amid the chaos of street battle, Israeli strategist Moshe Sachar has taken refuge in a secret tunnel beneath the Temple Mount. There, in Stones of Jerusalem, he becomes immersed in an ancient scroll and the extraordinary, ongoing biblical love story of a Roman centurion and a beautiful but mysterious young woman. People and events of the Bible, framed by this romance, spring to life in a tapestry of superb storytelling and historical authenticity that will transfix both fans of historical and religious fiction and anyone who loves a page-turning read. English | score: 2 Stones of Jerusalemcontinues the story of the Zion Legacy Series. Once more we are transported back in time, from the 1948 war in Israel to a stirring drama of the first century A.D. in this sacred city. Amid the chaos of street battle, Israeli strategist Moshe Sachar has taken refuge in a secret tunnel beneath the Temple Mount. There, in Stones of Jerusalem, he becomes immersed in an ancient scroll and the extraordinary, ongoing biblical love story of a Roman centurion and a beautiful but mysterious young woman. People and events of the Bible, framed by this romance, spring to life in a tapestry of superb storytelling and historical authenticity that will transfix both fans of historical and religious fiction and anyone who loves a page-turning read. "One is watching history unfold when reading the Thoenes' work." (Houston Chronicle) "Fast-paced, often riveting action . . . scenes that rival those of James Michener." (New York Post) "Strong characters . . . poignant stories . . . female characters with surprising chutzpah." (Publishers Weekly) English | score: 2 Zion Legacy series:
The discovery of an ancient scroll beneath the Temple Mound in Jerusalem propels an Israeli strategist back in time to explore the New Testament era lives of a Roman centurion and the mysterious woman he loves. English | score: 1 The old city has fallen and Moshe Sachar, the courageous Israeli leader, remains hidden in an underground tunnel, guarding the ancient treasures of Jewish antiquity: sacred scrolls that tell of a long, heroic history. Following an elder rabbi's instructions, Moshe opens a scroll and again becomes immersed in the ancient biblical tale from the first century A.D. of Marcus, a Roman centurion, and Miryam, the troubled young woman he loves. Their love story is set against the corrupt and tumultuous politics of the Roman Empire. As word of the miraculous deeds performed by the mysterious prophet Yeshua spreads among the people, Roman officials begin to fear a threat to the state and Yeshua's fate becomes all the more uncertain. English | score: 1
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