Elijah, Prophet of Power

by W. Phillip Keller

Phillip Keller, naturalist, author, and career student in the lands of the Bible, guides an exploration into an ancient, scorching, desert wilderness where a kingdom lies in ruins due to a compelling, courageous figure named Elijah. Keller shows how God sometimes uses challenging circumstances to prepare His people for crucial times.

Genres: Christian

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

Weldon Phillip Keller (1920-1997) wrote more than thirty-five books on Christian subjects, including his most popular book A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 The son of missionary parents in Kenya, Keller grow up in Africa before becoming a world citizen as a photographer, agronomist, and author. His books have over two million copies in print.

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keller's unique way of parsing the text into contemporary learning is bar none the best! I've struggled with the meaning of certain parts of this story and now have a better understanding of why it was so important for him to meet up with the widow after his time with the ravens at the creek. His explanation of cultural and period significance brought the story to life. I wish he would have spent more time on the reasons why he hid in the cave though and mourned his situation in depression and despair. How often do we retreat at times of trouble until someone comes looking for us? I think that there were some things left unsaid about Jezebel too -- in the book she's a minor character but she wielded immense power; what Elijah intimidated by her? Regardless, this book and all of the ones Keller wrote are ripe for discussion now that he's poked at the wonderment.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A blend of the story of the Prophet Elijah and his campaign as God's representative against Ahab and Jezebel and their son. Woven in with comments on how Elijah's actions are reflected in Christians of today.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put this book down, loved the book!!

[Serge Pierro · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting look at the life of Elijah, and more importantly, how it relates to the reader. The book covers all of the important events throughout his life as well as some interesting historical and cultural background information. Unfortunately, the writing seems to be awkward at points and could have been improved with some better editing, however the content is excellent.

I have long been fascinated by both Elijah and Elisha. To me they represent a level of faith, that seems to be outside the realm of the "common man". I see them in the light of what Jesus said:

"Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

Such an amazing statement, and yet, so few have ever been able to fully grasp its meaning, and pursue it.

[Mom]

I loved this book too
he puts a clearer perspective on
how "god's best" for us at times might be
in the desert being fed whatever ravens can bring in - learning to trust God in desparate times that He is still in charge