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Beyond the Sacred Page (The Book of Books Series #2) [Paperback]

Jack Cavanaugh (Author)
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March 1, 2003
Meg Foxe has stumbled upon a book so powerful that it changes her life. Its words comfort and soothe her troubled mind like nothing else. But there’s a problem. The book is banned throughout England. And Pernell, her husband, the man she loves more than anything else in the world, has devoted himself to its total annihilation. Meg can’t bring herself to give up the book—but how long she can keep her secret hidden from Pernell?

Swept up in the turbulent world of sixteenth-century England and King Henry VIII, where William Tyndale’s English New Testament translation has been outlawed as heresy, Meg is about to align herself with those who risk their lives to read and distribute God’s Word. A thrilling espionage game of cat and mouse . . . a shocking discovery that threatens to shatter both a career and a marriage . . . a front row seat in the court of Henry VIII, where politics and religion mean life and death . . . Beyond the Sacred Page is an electrifying read—historical fiction at its best.

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The award-winning author of more than a dozen historical novels excels in this latest inspirational offering depicting the bloodshed and violence in 16th-century England over attempts to translate and distribute scripture in the English language to ordinary men and women. A dedicated Christian "heretic hunter," Pernell Foxe has a near brush with death in his zeal to eradicate the spread of William Tyndale's English New Testament. His attractive wife, Meg, befriends the doomed queen, Anne Boleyn, unhappily married to King Henry VIII. Meg finds herself drawn into subterfuge and marital deception when she comes across a forbidden copy of the English New Testament and discovers the power of its verses. Cavanaugh brings his historical story to life with rich details, descriptive settings and believable dialogue. His writing includes fresh and sometimes humorous turns of phrase ("To call the man a weasel would be discourteous to egg-sucking carnivores everywhere"). The lucid prose is coupled with an intricate plot offering surprising twists and turns. Characters are multifaceted, and the author admirably shows how sincere believers can be sincerely mistaken-which should give readers much to chew on. The faith content of the novel is beautifully presented and never succumbs to preachiness. General readers interested in the plight of "banned books," as well as CBA market readers investigating the origins of the Bible, will find through this delightful book that faith-based historical fiction can be a pleasure to read.
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Meg Foxe has stumbled upon a book so powerful that it changes her life. Its words comfort and soothe her troubled mind like nothing else. But there’s a problem. The book is banned throughout England. And Pernell, her husband, the man she loves more than anything else in the world, has devoted himself to its total annihilation. Meg can’t bring herself to give up the book—but how long she can keep her secret hidden from Pernell?

Swept up in the turbulent world of sixteenth-century England and King Henry VIII, where William Tyndale’s English New Testament translation has been outlawed as heresy, Meg is about to align herself with those who risk their lives to read and distribute God’s Word. A thrilling espionage game of cat and mouse . . . a shocking discovery that threatens to shatter both a career and a marriage . . . a front row seat in the court of Henry VIII, where politics and religion mean life and death . . . Beyond the Sacred Page is an electrifying read—historical fiction at its best.


Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 16 and up
  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Zondervan (March 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0310215757
  • ISBN-13: 978-0310215752
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #456,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A student of history, ancient languages and myths, Jack has taught history, sociology, and writing on the college level.

Now a full-time novelist, on most days you'll find Jack's body in his 3,000 volume library reading and translating and writing, but his mind and spirit are not there. If you're looking for him, you might try Narnia; or Middle Earth; or Mars; or ancient Ephesus; or galaxies far, far away; any time in the past, present, or future.

In the evenings, Jack returns to his body where he lives with his wife of 38 years in Southern California.

AWARDS
* Silver Medallion Award (1995), Christian Booksellers Association
* Christy Award (2002, 2003), Excellence in Christian Fiction
* Silver Angel Award (2002), Excellence in Media
* Gold Medal, Best Historical (2001), ForeWord Magazine
* Best Historical Novel (1994), San Diego Literary Society
* Best Novel (1995, 1996, 2005), San Diego Christian Writers Guild

 

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew, August 3, 2005
This review is from: Beyond the Sacred Page (The Book of Books Series #2) (Paperback)
Since I am only Christian in nature I did not realize that there was a time when only certain people were allowed to read the Bible and that only certain forms of it were considered acceptable. This book opened up an interesting point in history for me. I thought the relationships throughout the book - especially between the heroine and Anne Boyelan (sp?) - were very rich and deep.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Read, January 28, 2004
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The history and the story line was entertaining and interesting. The writing was excellent and definately a step above most of the Christian fiction I've been reading lately. However, there did seem to be something lacking. I agree with one of the other reviewers that the "psycho" aspect didn't fit in well with the rest of the story line. It could have been a nice compliment, however it was introduced too late in the story that it seemed out of place and extreme.

However, I'll admit that I couldn't put the book down, especially for the last half. And, I was even moved to tears at one point.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Christian fiction I've read, October 11, 2009
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If you enjoy historical fiction this is an amazing book with the added bonus of being based on Christian history. Engaging & enjoyable!
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stocky baker, soul magnifieth, procurer general, younger attendants, bakery shop, king cried
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New Testament, Pernell Foxe, Bishop Stokesley, Elbow Lane, Ironmonger Lane, William Tyndale, Lord Northrup, Meg Foxe, Saint Paul, Nicholas North, Anne Boleyn, Kyrk Thorndyke, Thomas More, Lady Jane Seymour, Lord Culpepper, Master Thorndyke, Queen Anne, King William, Tower of London, Good Lord, Great Hall, Henry Philips, King Henry, Lyssa Winter, Mistress Winter
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