Genre:
Historical / Biblical
Historical / Biblical
Of Fire And Lions
by Mesu Andrews
| -From Goodreads- The Old Testament book of Daniel comes to life in this novel for readers of Lynn Austin's Chronicles of the Kings series or Francine Rivers' Mark of the Lion series. Survival. A Hebrew girl first tasted it when she escaped death nearly seventy years ago as the Babylonians ransacked Jerusalem and took their finest as captives. She thought she'd perfected in the many years amongst the Magoi and the idol worshippers, pretending with all the others in King Nebuchadnezzar's court. Now, as Daniel's wife and a septuagenarian matriarch, Belili thinks she's safe and she can live out her days in Babylon without fear--until the night Daniel is escorted to Belshazzar's palace to interpret mysterious handwriting on a wall. The Persian Army invades, and Bellili's tightly-wound secrets unfurl with the arrival of the conquering army. What will the reign of Darius mean for Daniel, a man who prays to Yahweh alone? Ultimately, Yahweh's sovereign hand guides Jerusalem's captives, and the frightened Hebrew girl is transformed into a confident woman, who realizes her need of the God who conquers both fire and lions. ISBN-13: 978-0735291867 Kings rise and fall but can she truly trust Yahweh? |  This Book received a 5 Bark rating.
 Mesu Andrews |
I didn't start this book as soon as I probably should have, I've had a copy in my possession for awhile now. But I knew that there was no way I could read a Mesu Andrews book piecemeal. No, when you read one of her books you have to have time, time to read it, and time to ponder what you read. You will become so immersed, so focused on the story that nothing else can get in the way. Of Fire And Lions again proved that to be true and it more than met my expectations.
As with Mesu Andrews's other books this story is deep, many-layered, it's dark and even harsh in places because she accurately depicts the terrifying times her characters lived in, but every dark moment leads toward redemption, hope, the Creator, and the coming Savior.
Of Fire And Lions is a beautiful story, sometimes hard to read, but oh so worth it! And it's a tale you won't soon forget. Belili, Daniel, and the others so quickly become like friends. Because the plot covers several decades, and thus several kings, you become invested in the characters lives and when that last page is turned and you have to come back to the real world it takes a bit of time to reluctantly adjust.
Seriously, Of Fire And Lions in one of Mesu Andrews's absolute BEST books and one that I would recommend to pretty much anyone. That is unless you want a pastel portrait of the Bible and in that case I suggest try a little kids Bible storybook because this book has a powerful message to share that does not compromise history or Biblical fact...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Of Fire And Lions by Mesu Andrews a 5 Bark rating.
As with Mesu Andrews's other books this story is deep, many-layered, it's dark and even harsh in places because she accurately depicts the terrifying times her characters lived in, but every dark moment leads toward redemption, hope, the Creator, and the coming Savior.
Of Fire And Lions is a beautiful story, sometimes hard to read, but oh so worth it! And it's a tale you won't soon forget. Belili, Daniel, and the others so quickly become like friends. Because the plot covers several decades, and thus several kings, you become invested in the characters lives and when that last page is turned and you have to come back to the real world it takes a bit of time to reluctantly adjust.
Seriously, Of Fire And Lions in one of Mesu Andrews's absolute BEST books and one that I would recommend to pretty much anyone. That is unless you want a pastel portrait of the Bible and in that case I suggest try a little kids Bible storybook because this book has a powerful message to share that does not compromise history or Biblical fact...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Of Fire And Lions by Mesu Andrews a 5 Bark rating.
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