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Grant R. Jeffrey, Alton L. GanskyWaterBrook / 2011 / ePubOur Price$4.994.2 out of 5 stars for The Scroll: A Novel - eBook. View reviews of this product. 27 ReviewsAvailability: In StockStock No: WW15998EB
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Betty MaurerMontgomery, A:Age: Over 65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Exciting story, well written -- another page-turneAugust 21, 2012Betty MaurerMontgomery, A:Age: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for The Scroll.Biblically accurate as well as a great story line, good character development; a wonderful read
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luv2readjenLisle, ILAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Biblical Archeology? Yep.March 24, 2012luv2readjenLisle, ILAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for The Scroll.David Chambers is, by trade, a biblical archeologist. He started in the field because of a desire to continue demonstrating the truth of the biblical record by finding artifacts and documents from eras gone by. Now, through several events, the faith that had seemed so sturdy has become anathema to a man who built his entire life's work on its tenets. Quitting field work, David teaches, and works diligently to forget the faith he thought he had.
When David unexpectedly receives an invitation to work in the field again, he tries desperately to get out of it, but finds that his old mentors request is too intriguing to ignore. From this point, the project gets interesting, but in order to know more — you will have to read the book! Excitement and mystery are interwoven with interesting archeological finds. Jeffrey and Gansky do a masterful job of keeping the reader engaged and informed as the technical details unfold. There is much to love in this story, including the amazing ending. As the momentous intertwines with the miraculous, the majesty and wonder and awesomeness of our God is consistently revealed and beautifully imagined.
Although the tale is fictional, it does propose some interesting ideas about how God's hand is on the people of Israel. The apocalyptic genre has had some fascinating takes on Biblical prophecy, however this story leaves you uncertain of its eschatological bent until the very end. I am not always a fan of that kind of speculation (I wonder what kind of popular books would have been written about the messianic prophecies, were that the topic du jour in the inter-testament era?) In any case, this was not heavy handed, nor was it emphatic, it just told of events as they could occur in a real world scenario, and in the end it was an enjoyable take on a sober topic.
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MoriahMaineAge: 18-24Gender: Female5 Stars Out Of 5The Scroll: A book reviewMay 3, 2012MoriahMaineAge: 18-24Gender: FemaleQuality: 5Value: 4Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for The Scroll.David Chambers is trying to forget the faith he once had when his old mentor convinces him to help in a dig under ancient Jerusalem. The goal? To recover a list of artifacts listed on the Copper Scroll- artifacts from a Jewish temple that had been hidden centuries before. The drama continues to unfold when someone tries to stop the archaeological team from carrying out their project. A bomb, a student found killed, and the safety of another member of the team jeopardized, are only a few of the things that come between the job and its completion. Through the story and as a result of the dig, David finds his faith again, and the nation is forever changed.
I must say I really enjoyed this book. The plot was really intriguing and the story was well-written. I wouldn't hesitate to read more books like this.
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thecoverbybrittAge: 25-34Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Great Read :)February 17, 2012thecoverbybrittAge: 25-34Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for The Scroll.I absolutely LOVED this book. It was right up my alley, Biblical History and Archaeology rock my world :) I was hooked from page one and literally spent several nights up reading far longer than anticipated! It was a hard book to put down. David's journey throughout the book was inspiring and left me wanting more from the author. I would recommend this book to anyone with interest in Egyptology, Anthropology, Biblical History, or anyone that just wants a good, gripping read :)
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BernCaliforniaAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Great fast paced storyNovember 9, 2011BernCaliforniaAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 4Value: 4Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for The Scroll.We meet, Dr. David Chambers, in the opening of the The Scroll and are instantly pulled into the story of a man who's faith is so deeply intertwined with his life's ambition that the lines have always blurred - almost becoming one. But when his faith is shaken and lost, it costs him not only his life's work but his former fiance, as well. As he contemplates moving into another field of study, he is lured back into Biblical Archaeology by his mentor and friend as they search for the "treasure" found via the Copper Scroll. What he does not know is the great danger that accompanies this final dig and the secret plan his mentor has that goes beyond archaeology but ties in with faith and the history of the Middle East.
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