Eighth Shepherd (2008)

by Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene

Series: A.D. Chronicles (8)

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After Yeshua of Nazareth has raised his friend Elazar from the dead, news of Yeshua travels fast and the Sanhedrin begin their plot to kill him. Despite the danger, Yeshua and his followers begin the journey to Jerusalem for Passover. Meanwhile, Zachai the tax collector (Zacchaeus), the most hated man in Judea, longs to be a part of the Jewish society that he has been cut off from due to his profession. He falls into despair, believing God cant hear him and that he will always be alone. Simona, a leper who was healed by Yeshua but remains cut off from society to live in the sycamore grove, shows compassion to Zachai and tells him of Yeshua. Zachai begins his quest to find Yeshua in hopes that this man can heal his heart, just as he healed Simonas leprosy.… (more)

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WBCLIB | Feb 19, 2023 |

Reading Eighth Shepherd was neither exciting nor boring. The story was well-written and moved along at a good pace. We, the readers, spend a lot of time in the company of Shimona and Zachai in Jericho-- and our hearts go out to them as they struggle with their predicaments. Knowing how the story ends also helps keep up hope, I must say!
The only thing I found a little annoying was this: A couple of characters serve as the authors' mouthpieces: they understand everything Yeshua says, they perceive the thoughts and intents of those around them, and they explain it all to us. To me, they came across as know-it-alls. Maybe I need to lighten up.
Bottom line: definitely worth a read! (

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Thoene, Brock	—	main author	all editions	confirmed

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Eighth Shepherd

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-Psalm 15- This book is dedicated with much love to our dear friends and Good Shepherds in London, Rod and Julie Anderson!
You stand in the gap to pray for us and for the nations. In such a time as this the Lord has raised you both up. You have blessed our lives and our ministry more than words can express.

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After Yeshua of Nazareth has raised his friend Elazar from the dead, news of Yeshua travels fast and the Sanhedrin begin their plot to kill him. Despite the danger, Yeshua and his followers begin the journey to Jerusalem for Passover. Meanwhile, Zachai the tax collector (Zacchaeus), the most hated man in Judea, longs to be a part of the Jewish society that he has been cut off from due to his profession. He falls into despair, believing God cant hear him and that he will always be alone. Simona, a leper who was healed by Yeshua but remains cut off from society to live in the sycamore grove, shows compassion to Zachai and tells him of Yeshua. Zachai begins his quest to find Yeshua in hopes that this man can heal his heart, just as he healed Simonas leprosy.

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