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Sixth Covenant (A. D. Chronicles, Book 6)

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The Messiah has come! After the angels visit, the entire village of Bethlehem is buzzing about His long awaited arrival. Rachel and Zadok are honored to have been such a big part of His arrival and lead the village in making Mary, Josef, and baby Yeshua feel right at home.

Meanwhile, a growing caravan of travelers is coming to pay homage to Yeshua. Crossing the wilderness, they face many dangers from the land and marauders as they approach their destination. And they continue to watch the sky as the signs continue to unfold.

Unfortunately for all, King Herod is still as paranoid as ever. He wants any sign of rebellion crushed immediately, and the news of the arrival of Messiah will mean bad news to all concerned. Can the arrival of Yeshua be kept a secret from the mad king? If he does find out, what will the consequences be?

After reading the last book in the series, I guessed at the general outline of this one, and I was right. Anyone familiar with the Biblical story of the birth of Jesus will find no surprises in the story. Yet the characters were rich enough that the book was able to draw me in most of the time. The lessons on the meanings of Jewish law and how that ties into Jesus' birth were kept shorter this time then the last book, which really help. And, even though I knew what was coming, the ending still gripped and moved me.

Interestingly, there was no mention of any of the characters from the first few books of the series. While the visit to Jesus' birth was interesting, I hope we get back to them in the next entry in the series.

For anyone who needs encouragement or a boost to their faith. These books make the life and times of Jesus come alive and encourage you in what ever life challenge you are facing. I loved them.

Thoene and Thoene have written a wonderful historical fiction of the events surrounding the birth of Christ. True to the biblical texts and incorporating realistic characters among shepherds, magi, midwives and residents of Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Wonderful Christmas novel.

I have read every single one of the books by the Thoenes and always anxiously await a new one. This series of books pulls together the characters and events in Jesus' life to tell a compelling version of the events from the viewpoint of several of the characters. They provide insights into life in Biblical times and untold portions of Jesus' life while not overreaching the fictionalization. You will not be sorry that you pick up their books!

Book arrived quickly and in shape described. I am very satisfied with the seller. Thanks.

The entire series, to number 8, Eigth Shepherd is worth it and I anxiously await the next, Ninth Witness.

The audiobook was just as good as the Hardback version. The story itself (the birth of Christ) is handled in an incredibly new and tender way. Seeing the Birth through the eyes of the inn keeper, the shepherds, the midwife who helped Mary, and the Magi gives a reality to the sacred story that we never felt in Sunday School.

This is just another great book in the AD Chronicles series. Can't wait to read the next one.

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Sixth Covenant was a heart rending glimpse into the heart of Bethlehem at the birth of our Savior. I appreciated a very real Yosef. The Bible says so little of him, and this book puts flesh and blood in this figure in a Christmas creche. The most poignant moment in the book is when Zadok tells Yosef that Shepherds are like rabbis, trying to keep a bunch of wandering sheep in line.

I'm looking forward to 7th Day and beyond.