“Mark, you will remain here with your mother and sisters.”, Grabbing and shaking her mother, Hadassah had pleaded, “You can’t let him go! What events brought Atretes to the coliseum? She had known Hadassah was right; he might not return, probably wouldn’t. I read the book along with the narrative. I followed all the characters easily and almost felt like I was hovering overhead watching what was unfolding. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Both she and the child beneath her were still and silent, watching. Set in 70 A.D. Jerusalem, the ill-fated romance between a steadfast Christian slave girl, Hadassah, and Marcus, the handsome aristocrat destined to love her, comes alive in this bestselling epic. The Jews gathered all the dry materials, bitumen, and pitch they could find and filled the cloisters. Thousands of survivors were within the court, some moaning in their misery and others wailing for their dead. It would be merciful to kill her and put her out of her misery. Please do not take me now! . The stench of blood and death was so heavy Hadassah covered her mouth. Her eyes were open and fixed on some distant place to which her mind had escaped. She knew they wouldn’t listen—they didn’t want to hear what he had to tell them. How could any people think they could overcome such as these? She shoved Leah down and fell across her. . If anyone acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will openly acknowledge that person before my Father in heaven. With Francis Lederer, Sigrid Gurie, J. Edward Bromberg, J. Carrol Naish. I recommend this book to anyone who is learning how to serve the Lord. A litany of comforting lies, for the world was crumbling around them. What good in being spit upon? Shake the dust of Jerusalem from your shoes and go somewhere that the message will be heard.”, “And where else can that be but here where our Lord died and arose?”, “Many of those who witnessed his resurrection have fled imprisonment and death at the hands of the Pharisees,” Benaiah had said. A Jewish slave girl uses the only weapon she has---the gospel of Christ---to battle the immorality of the crumblingculture around her. #1: A Voice in the Wind (9781414375496) by Francine Rivers It was clear she was terrified, yet she did not beg for mercy as so many had done. A concert pianist has lost his memory, the result of his being arrested and tortured by the Nazis during the war for playing a banned song. Mark of the Lion Series Gift Collection: Complete 3-Book Set (A Voice in the Wind, An Echo in the Darkness, As Sure as the Dawn) Christian Historical Fiction Novels Set in 1st Century Rome “Where do we take captives?” Tertius shouted at a soldier separating the dead. Why did her father have to be such a fool for Christ? Fast behind the robbers came rebels and zealots. Religious beliefs, customs, biblical analysis, and Christian theories saturate this story from top to bottom and every crevice in-between. Hadassah shut her eyes tightly, but the question rose stark and raw against her will. This edition includes a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use. She heard men’s voices in the street. Fools, all of them. Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2018. An old man wrapped in black-and-white striped robes sat alone against the court wall, his lips moving. . She always prayed her father wouldn’t stop and speak. The words were Greek, the tone scornful. A Voice in the Wind The Syrians demanded that the brass tables on which were engraved Jewish privileges be removed from Antioch, but again, Titus refused. I am taking my family away from this city. Why hast thou forsaken us?” A woman near him began to wail miserably, her gray dress bloodstained and torn at the shoulder. power to help them” (Proverbs 3:27). Depending on the study guide provider (SparkNotes, Shmoop, etc. Help us! A Voice in the Wind is written for adults but is sometimes studied by kids ages 16 and up. Yet her father and mother had taught her from birth that Christ had shed his blood as an atonement for the sins of the world, that the law of Moses had been fulfilled in him, that animal sacrifices were no longer needed. As the captives watched, the legions formed and marched in tightly drilled units before Titus, who was resplendent in his golden armor. I didn’t expect a book about faith in Jesus Christ. My wife reads many historical fantasy novels and authors. Why had they ever come to this city? . In what ways did her pride lead to arguments? Is it possible for a love between Hadassah and Marcus to flourish considering not only their differing stations in life, but also the gap between Hadassah’s unrelenting faith and Marcus’ lack of belief in anything? Tertius’ hard mouth twisted in a sneer. She stumbled over a dead man’s leg. A Voice in the Wind (1993) is a novel by Francine Rivers, and the first book in the Mark of the Lion Series. Uttering a curse, he shoved his sword into the scabbard at his side. A bloody sword tip protruded from his back, staining the gray tunic red. Mingled among the crowd were Nazirites with their long, braided hair, and zealots with dirty, ragged trousers and shirts over which they wore short sleeveless vests with a blue fringe at each corner. He had heard the story of a woman eating her own child and it had fed his hatred of Jews, gained from ten long years in Judea. “Oh, Father, it is so beautiful.”, “Yes,” he had said solemnly. What kind of path was Atretes on? What had changed? The fire jumped and sparked. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Others became enraged at his story of resurrection, shouting that he was a liar and blasphemer. In looking at Marcus’ life and the decisions he made as a result of not knowing God, read the following Bible verses for possible insights into his motivations—as well as finding challenges for yourself, too. To start with I have read other books by Francine Rivers but I have never felt compelled to write a negative review. He lay in a pool of blood beside a woman. It was not the first time he had seen such a look. Kill them now with starvation before the Romans came with swords or they suffered the agony of a cross? What is the basis for unwavering faith? “Without wavering, let us hold tightly to the hope we say we have, for God can be trusted to keep his promise” (Hebrews 10:23). “Shhh, you’ll awaken Leah and Mama.” Hadassah gently laid her mother back against the blanket and went to him. He grasped her arm and yanked her to her feet. Jerusalem, their beloved Jerusalem, would be no more. You and Rebekkah will be in our prayers. She thought of the months long ago when they’d made the journey from Galilee, never expecting to be trapped in the city. Rome did come and, their hated ensigns held high, their war cry rang across all of Judea. Unable to add item to List. Diocles had been killed by a stone while building the siege works. Dazed, her body laced with pain, Hadassah stared helplessly as the soldier carried Leah to a wagon stacked with the bodies of others who had died during the night. Rats and carrion birds infested the place, and the stench frequently was carried in hot winds across the city. Lord, I prayed, don’t let me die. Something went wrong. As I read this book, I was engrossed in Hadassah's struggles with her faith, love for God, and courage to stand strong. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2018. Some of those around her wept, their faces transfixed with wonder and awe. A Voice In The Wind is the first book in the trilogy and personally my favorite. Hadassah held her mother, tears blurring her eyes as she stroked the black hair back from her mother’s gaunt, pale face. A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions. The stars were bright and a wind blew softly, reminding her of Galilee. “They are throwing bodies into the Wadi El Rabadi behind the holy temple. Oddly, though, I do not like Christian fiction. Still alert to any movement the girl made, he glanced around the small room. Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do. .”. Only yesterday she had wept bitterly when her mother had uttered thanks to God for the meal Mark had been able to scavenge for them: shield leather from a dead Roman soldier. “Compelling…Emotionally charged.” —Booklist (starred), “Francine Rivers doesn’t have a time machine, I am sure, but reading her books one might wonder if she does…An epic tale with plenty of twists and turns.” — Historical Novels Review, “Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.” —RT Book Reviews, “Years ago, a bookseller urged me to read the Mark of the Lion trilogy…In a word, Francine redefined Christian fiction—honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing—demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God’s truth. Josephus, the Jewish general of fallen Jotapata who had been taken captive by the Romans, wept and cried out from atop the first wall defeated by the legionnaires. Her breathing was shallow, her color ashen. Download and start listening now! I foresee our den being compared to Lord Grantham’s Library eventually. Not a worn shoe, not even shield leather from a dead soldier. I haven’t any answers to why, but I know there is hope.”, The siege wore on, and while life within Jerusalem ebbed, the spirit of Jewish resistance did not. Hadassah went to her sister and held her tightly. She stroked her mother’s hair absently. What did he look like? Hadassah remembered watching her take her hair down until it lay, glistening in thick waves, against her back. The slain oxen were distributed to the victorious army for a great feast. One true god. Tertius gave the girl a shove. Choose a favorite moving or disturbing scene and discuss the elements that caught your attention. But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love. Words wouldn’t come, at least not any that made sense. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Why must he suffer so?”. One man gave orders to search the next houses. Hadassah wanted to jump up and run away, but where could she go? When a Roman soldier came over, she scarcely noticed until he tried to take Leah away from her. A Voice on the Wind - Quest - World of Warcraft A Voice on the Wind Seek out the source of the mysterious voice in Drustvar. Blessed are those who have a tender conscience, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble. Two soldiers were lifting a Roman comrade from between two Jews. Hadassah, a young Jewish girl, lives in Jerusalem during its fall to the Roman Empire. A Voice in the Wind transports readers back to Jerusalem during the first Jewish-Roman War, some seventy years after the death of Christ, to follow the prides and passions of a group of Jews, Romans and Barbarians living at the time of the siege. Mark shuddered, drawing her out of her gloomy thoughts. Just a groaning from within her soul. Even Leah, young as she was, loved the Lord wholeheartedly. I could not hear his words, but a man said he was calling out to Jehovah that it was not his doing.”, “If the city surrendered now, would he show mercy?”, “If he could contain his men. “You’ve been gone for hours.”. In the upper room, with the gathering of believers, Hadassah had felt safe. And then a new, more devastating horror spread through the city as word passed of a starving woman who had eaten her own child. Mark of the Lion Book-set: a Voice in the Wind (Book 1), an Echo in the Darkness (Book 2), and As Sure As the Dawn (Book 3) [2002] (Author) Francine Rivers, And the Shofar Blew: A Novel (The Contemporary Christian Fiction Story of a Young Minister and His Wife Set in Central California), Leota’s Garden: A Novel (A Contemporary Christian Fiction Story of Grace, Reconciliation, and Second Chances), The Last Sin Eater: A Novel (A Captivating Historical Christian Fiction Story of Suffering, Seeking, and Redemption Set in Appalachia in the 1850s), As Sure as the Dawn: Mark of the Lion Series Book 3 (Christian Historical Fiction Novel Set in 1st Century Rome), An Echo in the Darkness: Mark of the Lion Series Book 2 (Christian Historical Fiction Novel Set in 1st Century Rome), A Lineage of Grace: Biblical Stories of 5 Women in the Lineage of Jesus - Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, & Mary (Historical Christian Fiction with In-Depth Bible Studies), The Masterpiece: A Novel (A Redemptive, Character-Driven, Contemporary Christian Fiction Romance Novel), The Sons of Encouragement: Biblical Stories of Aaron, Caleb, Jonathan, Amos, and Silas (Historical Christian Fiction with In-Depth Bible Studies). By the gods, he had relished it, accounting each death as a small token payment for the friends they had taken from him. As her father spoke, she could feel the dark and lonely force that had claimed him. The older girl looked up at him, her dark eyes full of fear. They are not so foolish as to have a trial, but there are many evil men who will do another’s will for a shekel. Plot Summary. In what ways did Atretes become sidetracked? Father, I am so afraid. Rome came on until the sound of destruction echoed across the Valley of Kidron against the walls of Jerusalem itself. Father called it Gehenna. .”. [shared copy] The Starbuck family is anything but ordinary. “Why me?”. “He was a merchant near Jerusalem and married my mother, the daughter of a poor husbandman. No power on earth. He could kill both girls with one blow . The first book in the beloved Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forget—Hadassah. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. “It was not far from here that our Lord was crucified.”, Mark pushed his hand back through his hair. After the death of her entire family, Hadassah finds herself as a servant in Rome, living with the wealthy and prominent Valerian family. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. Titus laid siege to the ancient, holy city, determined to end Jewish rebellion once and forever. Leah’s high-pitched scream filled the small room. How have you influenced them? He told them stories of when he was a boy living just outside the great city, speaking far into the night of the laws of Moses, under which he had grown up. “You faint and I’ll kill you where you drop, and your sister with you.”. She has the ability to draw me and make me feel like I am IN the story. “Close your eyes, Hadassah,” Mark told her, sounding strangely calm. Gagging, she closed her eyes and turned away. Confused and alone, she has only her faith to cling to as she tries to subtly bring God into the lives of her captors. This year, Shimeon Bar-Adonijah had presented the elements of the Passover meal: “The lamb, the unleavened bread, and the bitter herbs of the Passover have as much meaning for us as for our Jewish brothers and sisters. Book 1 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece. Hadassah sighed, trying to ignore the burning in her stomach. I sensed a faint presence of an all-knowing, all-present God in the midst of the multi-faced evils of the great deceiver. 'A Voice in the Wind' whispers the presence and power of God in a world of every-other-gods. “I’m not wise like Father. The first edition of the novel was published in March 1st 1993, and was written by Francine Rivers. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 520 pages and is available in Paperback format. And outside the city walls, Death itself waited in the persons of Titus, son of Vespasian, and sixty thousand legionnaires who were anxious to gut the city of God. Times were very hard, and I was young and inexperienced, but God was good. And how are you different? Her father always forgave his tormenters and attackers, while she prayed they would know all the fires of hell for what they had done to him. The setting and atmosphere of that time were skilfully depicted as the author painted a picture of that era, giving the reader a tangible insight into things such as sights, smells and taste. she would live. “Nothing. All three books in this latest edition of the Mark of the Lion Collection include a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers, and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use. Another man ahead of her groaned deeply and collapsed. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, An Echo in the Darkness: Mark of the Lion Series Book 2 (Christian Historical Fiction Novel Set in…, As Sure as the Dawn: Mark of the Lion Series Book 3 (Christian Historical Fiction Novel Set in 1st…. Hadassah wanted to leap up and cry out in joy. There was a low gasp among the group of men. He journeys to the island of Guadelupe to try to regain his memory and his health. Unlawful tribunals were set up and the laws of man and God mocked as hundreds of innocent men and women were murdered. One morning, Hadassah was taken with the others outside the city walls. Hadassah struggles to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and to treat her masters in a manner in keeping with His teachings, but she is forced to keep her religious identity a secret in order to survive. Prophets were always a diversion. The first book in this inspiring trilogy, introduces readers to Hadassah, a young Jewish girl captured and sold into slavery but still holding firm to her faith in God. The ground on the siege work had drunk in so much blood it was as red-brown and hard as brick, but the land itself was beyond anything Hadassah had expected. Hadassah knew Greek. A Voice in the Wind Francine Rivers Dear reader, We hope you enjoyed this story and its many characters by Francine Rivers. She looked up at the clear night sky. 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