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Lions of Judah #2

by Gilbert Morris

Abram and Sarai's battles both with doubt and temptation have deep relevance for today's readers. A story that is both entertaining and enlightening.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Biblical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Christian

308 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 2 out of 5]

It absolutely pains me to rate this book so low. Gilbert Morris is a fantastic writer, the characters were vivid, the descriptions clear, and the story was interesting throughout. However, Mr. Morris did one thing that I feel Biblical fiction writers should not do. He changed at least one event that is thoroughly described in the Bible. Lot's wife did not get burned up in Sodom because she went back for jewelry, and the rest of Lot's family did not die. The Bible describes where they went after the disaster. Yes, I know Biblical fiction authors imagine how things might have happened, but I disagree with the author changing outcomes and events that are clearly stated in the Bible. If the reader of this book has never read the Biblical account of events, they will always assume this is the way Lot's family ended. There were other instances that weren't as blatant. I adored the book other than that, and was originally intending to read the rest of the series, but that is a line I feel should not be crossed. I view the Bible as the Word of God. I know many don't, and they are entitled to that opinion.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The writing is solid and I enjoyed the way the author draws out many of the spiritual themes and conflicts of Abraham and Sarah's life. However, I didn't like the way the author spent so much time on minor characters and subplots--it seemed at least a fourth of the book was devoted to Eleazer and his love life!--and I definitely did not appreciate the way the author played fast and loose with Scripture at times. I'm completely willing to grant the author artistic license to "fill in the gaps", or even to leave out details like what Lot's daughters did after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, but there were multiple occasions where the book outright contradicted the Bible. For example, Sarai/Sarah is no longer Abram/Abraham's (half) sister, but an unspecified "relative" whom he meets for the first time as an adult, and Lot's wife no longer is turned into a pillar of salt when she looks back at the city, but actually goes back into the city to get things and is destroyed along with it. Quite frankly, a Christian book should not be changing the truth, even for the sake of "a better story."

[Loraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Covering the Biblical period from a young Abraham until the near sacrifice of Isaac, this is a well written account of the life and times of this period in Biblical history (ca 2166 BC - 2066BC). Morris does a good job of fleshing out the story with researched history from this time period but also sticking closely to Biblical Scripture as much as possible. This series on the Patriarchs of the Bible is very well done, and I highly recommend them to those who like Biblical fiction.

[Beckynetc (Clark) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gilbert Morris is prolific but I love his Biblical fiction the best. I know the Bible stories- never thought to imagine the characters’ thoughts and motivations.

[Stevie Ciske · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm always nervous about reading "poetic license" when it comes to Biblical stories. I know there is more to the story that God did not see fit to add into the Word of God, but I feel many books take TOO much license. This book did fairly well... A story of Abram (Abraham) and Sarai (Sarah). Romantic, historical fiction, and lined up pretty well with the story we know in Genesis. I remained nervous as they approached the Abraham sacrificing Isaac event, but Morris did great. I thought it was very moving.
My favorite line "Sometimes son, things have to be believed in order for them to be seen. I believed that God had made all things, and I believed that He could do all things. So when God told me Sarah would have a son, I questioned it at first, but then I ignored what I saw-- that your mother was too old to have a baby. I ignored the facts and put all my faith on God himself-- on what He IS. If He could make the world, He could make an old woman have a baby. So I threw myself on Him. I ignored everything that looked impossible, and I simply believed God..."
May we all have the faith Abraham had!

[Nancy Schielmann · Rating 1 out of 5]

To be fair, I didn't finish the book. Although the research may have been thorough, it was basically a modern tale in a more primitive setting; the actions of the characters and the scope of knowledge/ideas expressed did not translate well to the landscape or the time. In addition, the language structure was far too close to current slang and idioms to convince me that the story was taking place further back than 100 years ago.

There is also my personal pet peeve about authors who are so caught by an item of research that they do a "time out" in the middle of a scene to explain what they're talking about. Add a footnote, for Pete's sake! If we're curious, we'll look it up.

That said, it had a lovely Christian message and expressed quite well the initial search for God and a growing relationship with God.

[Chrystal Hogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book was beautifully written. I love Gilbert Morris' work. However this book spoke volumes

[Cyril Cave · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reading

This book brings the Bible to life.It takes us back to a different culture and lifestyle and makes understanding of the time .much clearer

[Linea Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good read. Second in a series. Will continue…

[Cynthia Royer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well developed characters with humor and realism

[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very good read. I enjoyed it much. The author takes and writes about a story from the Bible when even then people questioned if there was really a God. Like today, so many had a hard time believing in something they could not see. This is also a story about faith and how far someone is willing to prove their faith and loyalty to a unseen God and not worship the idols that so many did during that time. It also shows that those who remain loyal, will not want for anything. They will have more then enough and able to share with others. This is a good read for anyone that wants to renew their faith or just strengthen it more. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.

[Gina Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Maybe it was because I was in Afghanistan at the time and my surroundings combined with the storyline took me back in time to Old Testament days. I really felt like I was actually there. The story was a beautiful, life-like adaptation of the story I Abraham and Sarah. It brought the story to life for me.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second in a series on the patriarchs by one of my favorite authors, Gilbert Morris. This one focuses on Abraham and Sarah. Reading a whole book about Abraham rather than a couple chapters brought attention to how long he had to wait for God's promises.

[Katya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought that this was a really good book. It was written by a guy, and that is apparent by the style, in that Gilbert Morris goes into detail with guy's perspectives/feelings and he does so with girls, but he doesn't define them as well as women authors do.

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about Sarah and Abraham. Not a real easy read, but it is pretty interesting.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome series!!!

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of Abram and Sarai. The book depicted the actual events very well. I enjoyed it.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

2004

[Tammy]

Nice little historical fiction about Abraham and Sarah.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this author and this series.

[Katie Brohard · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as Biblicaly accurate as I would like. I mean, I realize it's fiction, but I feel like he just got a little too creative.