Under a Silent Sky

by Claudia Lehman

What happened, Jurian?" Jurian didn't answer immediately. Opening his pack, he lifted out and precisely arranged a sheaf of parchment, several scrolls, and a few ornate little books on the rough-hewn table. "I bring news," he said. "It's not good." "Is it you? Jurian, have you been reported?" Jurian glanced up. "I wouldn't have come back here if I had been." "Tell me, Jurian. What happened? Tell me!" Tact had never been Jurian's talent. "It's the worst thing that could happen," he said starkly. "The worst that could happen-to the Work or to us." "Then it's Konrad von Marburg," Gerard whispered. Under a Silent Sky is a historical fiction story set in Germany in the 1200s. Defying the state church, Jurian has dedicated his life to translating Scripture into the people's dialect. Now the powerful and ruthless Konrad von Marburg is on the prowl for heretics, and Jurian's time is running out. Only God can save him and the Work. But where is God as Marburg closes in?

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Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Emma Filbrun · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing story. I read it aloud to my children because I believe we need to read books like this to know how people in the past lived for God despite persecution. I found the book to be very accurate as far as the way people lived, from what I've studied about the time, and we found it a very engrossing story. I would rate this as one of my top ten books for this year.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Far more than just a book of historical fiction about the Waldensians (although it is wonderful, just on that count) this book addresses the enormous old questions of what faith really is, of how it can survive when the God it believes in is silent, and of the meaning of human suffering, in an authentic and beautiful way. I highly recommend it for those interested in medieval and church history, and for all believers who have ever suffered and cried out to God under a silent sky.

[Karen Yoder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting historical fiction every Anabaptist should read! I was mesmerized n challenged.

[Emily Gingrich · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book. Claudia Lehman’s characters are so real and well formed, and the plot is compelling. Definitely recommend.

[Janette Troyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book! I would definitely rate it as my favorite book this year.

[BooksNCrannies · Rating 3 out of 5]

A informative and interesting read. The ending was a bit sad though. Very easy to follow.