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Set in April 1948 on the eve of the British evacuation of Palestine. Will Passover hold another miracle for the Jewish nation?Tags
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NO OF PAGES: 352 SUB CAT I: Historic Fiction SUB CAT II: Israel SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: The Light in Zion opens in April 1948, only six weeks before the final evacuation of the British from Israel. The dream of the rebirth of the Jewish nation now appears doomed to extinction.NOTES: Donated by Mike Merryman. SUBTITLE: Book 4 of the Zion Chronicles
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Bodie Thoene, has a Ph.D. in creative writing, & with Brock Thoene, is the author of thirty-three novels that include the best-selling series "The Zion Chronicles" & "The Zion Covenant." Together they have won eight Evangelical Christian Publishers Gold Medallion awards. The Thoenes live in Nevada & London, England. (Publisher Provided) With more show more than two dozen novels carrying the byline of Bodie Theone or Brock and Bodie Thoene (pronounced Tay-nee), with more than six million copies in print, and with eight Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Gold Medallion awards, for over a decade this husband-and-wife writing team has captivated the hearts and illuminated the minds of their enthusiastic readers. The Thoenes have earned Ph.D.'s in creative writing and in history. Bodie's storytelling gifts are supported by Brock's careful research and historical perspective. The resulting novels both inspire and educate, broadening readers' awareness of understanding important slices of history. Their critically acclaimed collaborations will stand as the benchmark in their category for years to come. The Zion Covenant series comprises six novels covering events in Europe leading up to World War II; the five books in The Zion Chronicles describe the events surrounding Israel's statehood in 1948; the three books of The Shiloh Legacy provide an American perspective on the war. The Thoenes made their home in Glenbrook, Nevada, but traveled frequently as they researched historical and geographical settings for their novels. They had three grown children and enjoyed grandparenting. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Brock Thoene, has a Ph.D. in history, & with Bodie Thoene, is the author of thirty-three novels that include the best-selling series "The Zion Chronicles" & "The Zion Covenant." Together they have won eight Evangelical Christian Publishers Gold Medallion awards. The Thoenes live in Nevada & London, England. (Publisher Provided) With more than two show more dozen novels carrying the byline of Bodie Theone or Brock and Bodie Thoene (pronounced Tay-nee), with more than six million copies in print, and with eight Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Gold Medallion awards, for over a decade this husband-and-wife writing team has captivated the hearts and illuminated the minds of their enthusiastic readers. The Thoenes have earned Ph.D.'s in creative writing and in history. Bodie's storytelling gifts are supported by Brock's careful research and historical perspective. The resulting novels both inspire and educate, broadening readers' awareness of understanding important slices of history. Their critically acclaimed collaborations will stand as the benchmark in their category for years to come. The Zion Covenant series comprises six novels covering events in Europe leading up to World War II; the five books in The Zion Chronicles describe the events surrounding Israel's statehood in 1948; the three books of The Shiloh Legacy provide an American perspective on the war. The Thoenes made their home in Glenbrook, Nevada, but traveled frequently as they researched historical and geographical settings for their novels. They had three grown children and enjoyed grandparenting. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- A Light in Zion
- Original title
- A Light in Zion
- Original publication date
- 1988
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- Israel
- First words*
- Nathan zog seinen neuen Umhang fester um seine hochaufgeschossene Gestalt, um sich vor dem kühlen Wind zu schützen, der vom Meer her aufgekommen war.
- Last words*
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Er erhob sich schwerfällig und wandte sich ab, um einen Lastwagen zu suchen, der ihn nach Jerusalem zurückbringen würde.
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- Amerikanisch
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