Behold the Man (Kingdom and the Crown) [Hardcover]

Gerald N. Lund (Author)

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*Starred Review* Lund finishes his epic Kingdom and the Crown series with Behold the Man, following Fishers of Men (2000) and Come unto Me (2001). (Lund, a Mormon, is also the author of a nine-volume historical fiction series about the Mormon Church called The Work and the Glory.) Characters from the first two volumes, concerned with Roman oppression and Zealot rebellion, appear also in the conclusion, which is the story of the final days of Jesus' ministry, his trial and crucifixion, and his resurrection. The Kingdom and the Crown lacks the passion of The Robe and the complexity of Quo Vadis, but despite its monumental length, it zips right along. With Brock and Bodie Thoene's ongoing Zion Legacy series, it belongs in public libraries everywhere.

John Mort
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 672 pages
• Publisher: Shadow Mountain (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570088535
• ISBN-13: 978-1570088537
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #699,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'd give the series more stars if I could!, May 19, 2003

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This review is from: Behold the Man (Kingdom and the Crown) (Hardcover)

Yes I grew up going to church hearing and learning all of the stories. You can only get so close to these stories. I did not live in the time of Jesus' ministry, so imagine how amazing it would be to actually experience the culture, the Sermon on the Mount. What Gerald Lund does is he takes history and throws in a family or two to experience the situations. In the front and back there are drawings of what the actual cities would have looked like back then. At the end of each chapter there is a brief explanation of what was the authors' rendition and what is actual facts and where you can find them. I learned so much about the different cultures. This series brought me closer to my Savior, Jesus Christ. And has changed the way I think about most things.

I had the privilege of meeting the author and hearing him speak. Although he is a learned man, he is also very humble and genuine. I had the chance to thank him for writing this series and his answer was that it held a special place in his heart also.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!, January 9, 2007

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W. Hooker "Busy Mom of 7" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Behold the Man (Kingdom and the Crown) (Hardcover)

I just loved this series. Book three is by far the best. This book gives you and new insight on the times of Jesus and really brings to life the New Testament. Gerald Lund is a phenominal author. I have ready many of his books and have loved everyone of them. I can't wait to read this book again.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!, September 7, 2007

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Michelle Shepherd - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Behold the Man (Kingdom and the Crown) (Hardcover)

I absolutely LOVE these series. I'm now reading them for the 4th time. I love how Lund breaks down the parables and teachings of Christ to make them easier to understand. I also love the historical accuracy. He brings you into the story as if you really are there. I highly recommend these books!