Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic, Vol. 1 - The Coming Storm (v. 1) [Paperback]

Ben Avery (Author), Bud Rogers (Editor), Mat Broome (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 17, 2007

A Godly King Makes a Deadly Choice. Josiah, the king of Judah, is alerted that the massive Egyptian army is marching across his land to help Assyria fight Babylon. Ignoring the advice of Iddo, his faithful advisor, Josiah attacks Pharaoh's army. As the king charges recklessly into battle disguised as a soldier, Iddo can only watch the vicious combat, fearing the worst and wondering what chain of events has been set into motion. Will Judah be crushed between the empires that surround it?

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A Godly King Makes a Deadly Choice. Josiah, the king of Judah, is alerted that the massive Egyptian army is marching across his land to help Assyria fight Babylon. Ignoring the advice of Iddo, his faithful advisor, Josiah attacks Pharaoh’s army. As the king charges recklessly into battle disguised as a soldier, Iddo can only watch the vicious combat, fearing the worst and wondering what chain of events has been set into motion. Will Judah be crushed between the empires that surround it? --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Bud Rogers is a cartoonist and editor and has been very active in the Christian comics community for the past fifteen years. Bud uses his organizational and management skills to assist artists and writers in realizing their creative visions.

Ben Avery is a high school teacher, a playwright, comic book writer, and active children's ministry worker. His work is designed to captivate readers and lead them to a closer relationship with Christ. He is the author of Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic and TimeFlyz. SPANISH BIO: Ben Avery es maestro de secundaria, autor dramatico, escribe tiras comicas y trabajador activo en el ministerio de ninos. Su trabajo esta disenado para cautivar a los lectores y llevarlos a tener una relacion con Cristo. el es el autor de las series, Reinos: Una epica biblica y Cronomoscas.

Mat Broome has spent the past 20 years as an advertising artist, professional illustrator, entertainment and brand management business owner, and art director at the largest video game company in the world. He's created and published comics and graphic novels with the largest comics and graphic novel publishers, and has done charitable teaching for youth and artist workshops.

Lamp Post, Inc. is a Christian entertainment company dedicated to bringing quality, Christ-centered, family-friendly entertainment to the world. Lamp Post, Inc. produced Hand of the Morningstar, Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic, and the Manhwa Bible.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (July 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310713536
• ISBN-13: 978-0310713531
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #438,185 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!, July 21, 2007

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S. Stevenson "FictionAddict" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic, Vol. 1 - The Coming Storm (v. 1) (Paperback)

I'll admit I'm a manga fan -- but I usually like the more offbeat mangas such as KINGDOM HEARTS, RETURN TO LABYRINTH, and SERENITY. And now, I have to add a new series to my favorites: KINGDOMS. I got really excited when I saw this series come into my local Christian bookstore -- and when I flipped through THE COMING STORM, I began to get even more excited. Finally, a really well-done Christian manga that wouldn't embarrass me to share with anybody.

The storyline is interesting -- focusing on a little talked about portion of the Bible when Pharaoh Neco attacks Babylon. This first episode focused on Iddo, an advisor to King Josiah. He goes through some real tough character growth and anger at God for the things happening around him -- much more depth than I expected to find.

The graphics are awesome -- And they should be, seeing as the illustrator has worked on comic books ranging from Batman to X-Men. The nuances in the eyes and faces are perfect -- the paneling is superb.

Zondervan has really pulled out all the stops in creating a top notch manga series that is exciting from the first battle to the final intrigues leading into the next volume. Manga fans would be amiss to pass up owning an incredible stepping stone in the history of Christian literature.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2010 CSLA Rodda Book Award Nomination, January 9, 2010

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Mary Lou Henneman "englishfestival" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Coming Storm (Kingdoms #1: A Biblical Epic) (v. 1) (Paperback)

KINGDOMS: THE COMING STORM has been nominated for the 2010 Rodda Book Award sponsored by the Church and Synagogue Library Association (CSLA), an international organization serving congregational libraries of all faiths. CSLA's Rodda Book Award is named for Dorothy Rodda Sargent, a lifetime member and one of the founders of the organization. This award recognizes a book which exhibits excellence in writing and has contributed significantly to congregational libraries through promotion of spiritual growth. The award is given to books for adults, young adults, and children on a three-year-rotational basis. [...].