The Zion Chronicles: Books 1-5 [Box set] [Paperback]

Bodie Thoene (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Book Club edition (November 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556617542
• ISBN-13: 978-1556617546
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 5.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More 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 8 ECPA Gold Medallion Awards affirms what millions of readers have already discovered--the Thoenes are not only master stylists but also experts at capturing readers' minds and hearts.

In their timeless classic series about Israel (The Zion Chronicles, The Zion Covenant, and The Zion Legacy), the Thoenes' love for both story and research shines.

With The Shiloh Legacy series and "Shiloh Autumn"--poignant portrayals of the American Depression--and The Galway Chronicles, which dramatically tell of the 1840s famine in Ireland, as well as the 12 books in the Legends of the West series, the Thoenes have made their mark in modern history.

In the A.D. Chronicles, their most recent series, they step seamlessly into the world of Yerushalayim and Rome, in the days when Yeshua walked the earth and transformed lives with His touch.

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Historical Fiction, February 8, 2002

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Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Zion Chronicles: Books 1-5 (Paperback)

Opening on the night in 1947 that the UN voted for Israel's independence, this series follow the events that lead up to May 14, 1948 through the eyes of several fictitious characters. As the events unfold, we are drawn into the lives of Ellie, David, Moshe, and Rachel and share their struggles, fears, hopes, and joys in the midst of a real war going on for the survival of Israel and the Jews.

I first read this series in the early 90's and reread it a couple years ago. I was surprised at how much stuck with me. I couldn't put the books down the first time, and had almost as much trouble on the reread. The Thoenes are truly talented authors, deftly mixing character development with suspense and historical accuracy. After reading this series, I added them to list of favorite authors.

This was the first series that the Thoenes wrote for the Christian market. A reader who isn't familiar with their work can easily start here. However, their Zion Covenant series does take place before this one and involve some, but not all, of the same characters. They have finally written the next chapter in the amazing struggle of the Jews in their Zion Legacy series.

The Thoenes have proven time and time again they are among the best of today's Christian fiction writers. If you haven't had the pleasure, don't hesitate. You will find yourself swept away to another time and place and enjoy every moment of it.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Written Series, July 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Zion Chronicles: Books 1-5 (Paperback)

Bodie Thoene's research is impeccable. She has a remarkable ability to make the characters come alive. I was sad when I finished this series, which I have read three times now, because each person seems so real that I hated for the relationship to end. Which is why I will keep reading the Zion Chronicles again and again. I have read the Zion Covenant series also and it is excellent, but I have to admit, the Zion Chronicles books are my favorite. Bodie Thoene is just my favorite author - period! Her books are exciting and she has a beautiful way of bring the message of the Gospel to life in the characters. I highly recommend any of Mrs. Thoene's books.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING !, January 11, 2000

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Sean Patrick Beitey (San Juan, Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Zion Chronicles: Books 1-5 (Paperback)

Never befor have I read a series of books so captivating in my life. The books move along so smoothly and so vividly that you feel as though you are in post-war Jerusalem. The endings will have your stomach in knots and you will not be able to put the book down untill you are through. As soon as you are finished you will immediatly want to pick up the next in the series. I now have a whole new perspective on Gods chosen people.