Declare Epithetical Books Mark of the Lion Trilogy (Mark of the Lion #1-3)
| Title | : | Mark of the Lion Trilogy (Mark of the Lion #1-3) |
| Author | : | Francine Rivers |
| Book Format | : | paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 1468 pages |
| Published | : | September 1st 1998 by Tyndale House (first published 1993) |
| Categories | : | Christian Fiction. Christian. Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Romance |
Francine Rivers
paperback | Pages: 1468 pages Rating: 4.77 | 11084 Users | 781 Reviews
Rendition During Books Mark of the Lion Trilogy (Mark of the Lion #1-3)
This best-selling trilogy chronicles a tale of persecution and perseverance of 1st-century Christians in hedonistic Rome.#1 A Voice in the Wind: Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, a young slave girl clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of decadent Rome.
#2 An Echo in the Darkness: Turning away from the opulence of Rome, Marcus is led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul.
#3 As Sure As the Dawn: Atretes. German warrior. Revered gladiator. He won his freedom through his fierceness . . . but his life is about to change forever.
Present Books Supposing Mark of the Lion Trilogy (Mark of the Lion #1-3)
| Original Title: | Mark of the Lion Trilogy |
| ISBN: | 0842339523 (ISBN13: 9780842339520) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Mark of the Lion #1-3 |
| Characters: | Atretes, Rizpah, Marcus Lucianus Valerian, Julia Valerian, Hadassah |
Rating Epithetical Books Mark of the Lion Trilogy (Mark of the Lion #1-3)
Ratings: 4.77 From 11084 Users | 781 ReviewsJudge Epithetical Books Mark of the Lion Trilogy (Mark of the Lion #1-3)
Now, I was a little apprehensive about these books at first because they were (cough, cough) "Historical Christian Romance" novels. Hmmm. But everyone at church kept going on and on about them. Including Kari Way. Now, Kari isn't the super girlie mushie lovie dovie type, so I concluded that they must be decent and not super cheesy. Which they weren't.The first two books follow a young Jewish Christian girl named Hadassah as she is taken captive to Rome after Jerusalem and the temple areThis has got to be the best, and I mean, THE best Christian trilogy I've ever read. You know those good ol movies such as Ben Hur and The Robe? This trilogy reminded me of the movies. In fact, how I wish they would make a movie out of the books!The only problem I have with the series (two of the books anyway) is Hadassah, the heroine of the tale. She was too perfect, too good, and... she spoke Christianese. What I'm saying is this - nobody is that perfect a Christian in real life. Although
Absolutely one of the BEST series I've read. This is another author I resisted reading...for y-e-a-r-s because I had preconceived opinions about what she would write because she's a Christian.I was so very, very wrong.The story begins in early Rome with a young girl character. By the end of the book, she's grown, and you will have run a gamut of emotions, experienced love, total suspense, extreme pain, joy, tears, hope, fear, and burning anger, and I would be surprised if you don't lie awake
The "Mark of the Lion" series was wonderfully written. The author, Francine Rivers, has done her homework, and writes about the tyranny of Rome (about 200 AD)in a way that transports you back to that era. Indeed, to crack the cover of these books and begin reading is very like discovering a time-machine and traveling back in time. As Jerusalum falls, you are there, feeling the terror of the Jewish people and early Christains as Rome persecutes and and nearly exterminates a whole group of people.
How else would I know anything about Roman culture and come up with the name, "Hadassah" for a child! I read these as a young girl and look forward to enjoying them again with my children.
Loved, loved, loved, them!!! These are can't put down, aren't going to feed the kids or the dog, not doing laundry kind of books!
Books 1 & 2 need to be read as if they are one book. If not, all the darkness (esp Julia) in book 1 may turn you off bc it nearly did for me. Plus, it's tough to get into at first, but don't give up. Book 2 is the redemption part! SO good. I loved it! Couldn't get enough of book 2 and I didn't want it to ever end.I have mixed feelings about Book 3. I rated it 3.5 stars/5 but I was disappointed about the last quarter of the book, esp Atretes treatment of Rizpah. It's still a good book but it
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