Second Touch (A. D. Chronicles, Book 2) [Hardcover]

Bodie Thoene (Author), Brock Thoene (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2004

2005 Gold Medallion Award finalist!
Be transported once again to the dark and tumultuous times of first-century Jerusalem. Return to the story of Peniel, the no-longer-blind beggar who still longs for the connection of home and family. Meet new characters like Lily, Cantor, and Rabbi Ahava, who hold on to hope in spite of their devastating affliction of leprosy. This book's rich and vibrant imagery will draw readers down the path to discover that we all need Yeshua's touch not only on our bodies but on our souls.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The lepers in the Valley of Mak’ob hear the rumors--that a miracle healer is now walking the earth. Could this be the hope they have waited an eternity for? the healing they have longed for?

Lily, along with friends Cantor and Rabbi Ahava, waits for Messiah. They courageously comfort the dying in the Valley. The leper Jekuthiel risks home and family, even when his baby is about to be born, to find out if the rumors are true.

In these somber, deceitful days, Peniel, the once-blind beggar, makes a gut-wrenching decision. Will it cut him off from the Light forever? Zadok refuses to back down from his claims about Messiah. And Pharisee Simon ben Zeraim plays a dangerous game . . . hiding a secret that could devastate his life--and others’--forever.

During these dark and dangerous times, the people long for the transforming touch of Messiah. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

BODIE AND BROCK THOENE (pronounced Tay-nee) have written over 45 works of historical fiction. That these best sellers have sold more than 10 million copies and won eight ECPA Gold Medallion Awards affirms what millions of readers have already discovered-the Thoenes are not only master stylists but experts at capturing readers' minds and hearts.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842375090
• ISBN-13: 978-0842375092
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #162,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Thoenes do it again!, July 20, 2004

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P. A MARKLEY "pmarkley" (Woodridge, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Second Touch (A. D. Chronicles, Book 2) (Hardcover)

Once again, travel back to Jerusalem during the time of Yeshua (Jesus).

Impeccably researched and wonderfully written, you can imagine yourself there. The Thoenes bring new life to familiar, historic characters and create believable new characters that you really care about.

This is not a warm-fuzzy, feel good story. It is a story about faith, hope and Truth, and was a joy to read.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars terrific biblical historical tale, March 26, 2004

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Second Touch (A. D. Chronicles, Book 2) (Hardcover)

Mama suspected and when Lily turned twelve knew that her little darling suffered from tsara'at though papa remained in denial. Lily like all lepers is pronounced dead by her family and her villagers. She is forced to leave to live in exile in the Valley of Sorrows where all the lepers reside until they die.

Six years has passed since Lily stumbled into the Valley scared and alone. Now rumors abound that a great healer has been performing miracles. . Cynics are beginning to come around in support of and belief in Jesus, but some of the most powerful question this newcomer who is shaking the establishment. Peniel saw his FIRST LIGHT due to Jesus and vows to lead the oppressed ill to the astonishing teacher. However, Lily is caring for a newborn and refuses to depart until the infant is properly placed even if it means saving her life and returning to her family or worse costing her the love of fellow outcast Cantor.

The second AD Chronicles novel is a terrific biblical historical tale that like its predecessor FIRST LIGHT shines a deep look at the period in which Jesus is just starting to teach and perform miracles. Besides the insight to the era, the story line is exciting because the cast seems so very real though they vary in personality as some are heroic, some are cowardly and at least one is Machiavellian (over fifteen hundred years before). Characters like Lily make the tale so that the audience receives a fabulous tale of Jesus, but from the perspective of those whom he touched.

Harriet Klausner

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Up to Thoene Par, May 12, 2004

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Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Second Touch (A. D. Chronicles, Book 2) (Hardcover)

Opposition is quickly growing to the ministry of Yeshua. Caiaphas has joined forces with Herod to find a way to arrest or assassinate him. In addition, Caiaphas has declared that all who claim Yeshua is Messiah will be put out of the synagogue. Naturally, this has repercussions for chief shepherd Zadok.

It also affects Peniel, the once blind beggar Yeshua recently healed. With a man hunt on for him in Jerusalem, he flees to Galilee in search of Yeshua. He brings some friends who would like to be healed as well. But they could find that Galilee is just as dangerous for them as Jerusalem was.

Meanwhile, the lepers in the Valley of Mak'ob are hearing rumors about a man who can heal. Could they be true? Should they look for him? And what will this mean for Lily, a young woman afflicted for six years.

I am a fan of the Thoene's writing, eagerly awaiting each new book. This book was disappointing for me, however. Part of that is because I wasn't as interested in the characters the book followed most of the time. I've always enjoyed the Thoene's books because of their deft blend of personal and political plot lines. Right now, the series seems focused on personal stories. While that's fine, we can usually guess the ending from page 1, and it makes the books drag. Still, their characters are vivid as always, and the last 50 pages are wonderful reading.

Fans of this fine writing team will have to read this book to follow their latest series. Just be forewarned that it's not the best they have to offer.