Elijah is one of the finest books I've ever read. I'm so impressed with this book that I wish every pastor and religious educator, as well as the laymen . . . could have a copy of it and read it. It is a book that ought to be kept in one's library as a source book.--Dr. Fred M. Wood, pastor (former), Eudora Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee.
One of the few great historical novels written by evangelicals.--Dr. Paul Nevin, instructor in Bible and Theology at Moody Bible Institute.
Of the dozens of books I have read in recent months, I can think of none which I can recommend with more personal enthusiasm and joy than Elijah.--Bob Mumford.
I made the mistake of starting to read Elijah at 10 p.m., before my usual 11 p.m. lights out time . . . it was after 3 a.m. when I chanced to look at the clock. When I realized I had blanked out everything except Elijah, it was as though I had been near enough to him to hear him breathe--he had seemed so alive. When he agonized, I felt so sorry for the strain he was under . . . Elijah will be in my library to use as a reference . . . and I am recommending it to my friends.--Esta-Rebecca Applelman, Hyman Appleman Campaigns, Inc.
My novel on Elijah has appeared under three titles: The Mantle, Elijah, and Prophet of Fire. The first two were published by Tyndale House, the third by Thomas Nelson. The three are identical. The title change decisions were made by the publishers. Under the three titles, the novel has been available now for almost forty years. Thank you all for your continuing interest.
From the Back Cover
For three years Israel baked under a rainless sky. Day after day the ground cracked and the crops shriveled and the people sacrificed their goods, their children, and even themselves to the gods of power and fertility. Ahab searched, Jezebel plotted, and Elijah hid.
Truly, it was a battle between God and the gods and a fiery clash between powerful, stubborn men. It was a conflict between the sensual religion promoted by the pagan Queen Jezebel and the revolutionary teachings proclaimed by Elijah, the rough-hewn prophet. And in between was King Ahab, torn between love for his wife and loyalty to his God.
Here is an age-old story, told in a way you have never heard and will never forget.
Elijah is a monumental biblical novel, carefully researched for eight years and powerfully written.
About the Author
Dr. William H. Stephens held editorial positions with LifeWay Christian Resources prior to his retirement, after which he was adjunct professor of New Testament at Belmont University in Nashville. At LifeWay, he created and was for ten years editor of Biblical Illustrator, a Bible background and archeology magazine. Then, with the title of Senior Curriculum Coordinator, he was responsible for the content of all discipleship training materials dealing with history and doctrine, along with other areas. He has degrees from a university and two seminaries and is the author of sixteen books. His highly-acclaimed novel, Elijah, has been translated into 5 other languages, and he received honors for his resource book, The New Testament World in Pictures. He used his background as editor of Biblical Illustrator to put together a CD which incorporates 3500 photos with the biblical text, to illustrate their meanings, adding manly historical notes: The Archeology Bible New Testament. Other writings include The Second Coming: All Views Considered, and a soon-to-be-released novel on the battle over the Nicene Creed, titled Athanasius. Dr. Stephens has traveled widely in his career in more than 40 countries. He has addressed groups of pastors throughout the U.S. and in several other countries. He and his wife Shirley, also an author with several books to her credit, have four grown children. They reside in Nashville and can be contacted at authorsbooknook@bellsouth.net.
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