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    Empire's End: A Novel of the Apostle Paul
    Empire's End: A Novel of the Apostle Paul
    Empire's End: A Novel of the Apostle Paul
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    Empire's End: A Novel of the Apostle Paul

    Written by Jerry B. Jenkins

    Narrated by David Cochran Heath

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Betrayal. Passion. Defiance. Violence. An obsessed persecutor transformed. And the world would never be the same.Mining clues sprinkled throughout Paul's writings, Jerry B. Jenkins weaves a thoroughly believable tale filled with high drama at every turn. This inventive, page-turning novel is steeped in bravado and bloodshed, conflict and deep devotion, romance and political maneuvering. The result is a can't-put-it-down thriller crafted to satisfy any curious observer's longing to meet a flesh-and-blood-man whose mission and message ultimately triggered the end of the great Roman Empire.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChristianAudio.com
    Release dateJun 9, 2015
    ISBN9781633893221
    Empire's End: A Novel of the Apostle Paul
    Author

    Jerry B. Jenkins

    Jerry B. Jenkins hat bereits fast 200 Bücher geschrieben, einschließlich 21 "New York Times"-Bestseller. Mehr als 71 Millionen Exemplare seiner Werke wurden inzwischen weltweit verkauft. Er ist bekannt für seine Bibel-Romane, seine Endzeit-Romane ("Finale"-Reihe), und viele weitere Genres. Außerdem unterstützte er Billy Graham bei dessen Autobiografie, und hat zahlreiche Sport-Biografien geschrieben. Gemeinsam mit seiner Frau Dianna lebt er in Colorado Springs im US-Bundesstaat Colorado. Sie haben drei erwachsene Söhne. Einer von ihnen, Dallas, ist der Erfinder, Co-Autor und Regisseur der TV-Serie "The Chosen".

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    • 5/5
      I enjoyed this book very much. Even though it was fiction, there is much truth in it. The thing I like most is that the writer was able to make the apostle Paul real. Meaning, most of us have Paul on this pedestal in our minds and we forget that these men where real, with real struggles, and their faith was tested just like ours. I would recommend this book.
    • 3/5
      Can't rate it yet, but as for the bit about the basket, the author needs to visit Syria. I lived in one of the prospective houses on the Damascus wall, it's not such an exorbitant drop over the wall in a basket, and the prospective basket need not be so cramped. One house there was using such a basket to raise and lower people over the wall very recently and it was a decent size.
    • 5/5
      Title: Empire’s EndAuthor: Jerry B. JenkinsPages: 336Year: 2015Publisher: WorthyMy rating is 5+ stars out of 5.Anyone who is familiar with the Bible will enjoy reading a novelization of the man Paul and his life. Those who haven’t read the Bible may find this novel of vast interest and willing to be open to the Gospel that is clearly shared multiple times in the book. What I really enjoyed was how it made Paul seem that he was a man to whom God spoke and through whom He gave us portions of the written Word we have in the New Testament today.It was curious to consider what pain, suffering, longings, joys and trails he lived through and with while traveling all across the land. The variety of people he spoke to who both accepted his message and those who wanted nothing to do with the offer of salvation, especially through Paul’s speaking. In the novel, it reminded me of how human Paul was and to not place him upon a pedestal, but to worship God alone.The book begins and continues to draw readers in by making the reality of the message of God through Paul very believable. Spread throughout the novel is Scripture and it is shown to be as natural as any other story to be shared with anyone we may come across.Jerry Jenkins brings the ancient world to life and people to us fresh from the past to examine and consider the work God has done in and through their lives. To think of how God spoke to Paul and trained him for the work He was calling him to, taking the Gospel to the Gentiles. The cost to Paul we tend to forget, and this tale gives us pause to consider that anyone who takes up his cross and follows the Lord will pay a cost throughout their lives.Empire’s End is a great read and frankly if you know of someone unwilling to read the Bible, this novel is a great way to evangelize them. So grab a copy for your own personal library and maybe one or two to prayerfully give to those whom the Lord lays on your heart.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
    • 4/5
      "Empire's End" or as it is sometimes called on sites "I, Paul" by Jerry B Jenkins is the adult companion book to "I, Saul", a youth historical fiction about the Apostle Paul. Though Paul wrote a huge chunk of the New Testament, little is known of his personal life. In this fictional telling, Jenkins fills in the gaps starting with the horrors that Saul inflicted on the people of The Way and following him through his conversion and writings. The story starts off in an advanced writing style that might seem hard to follow for some, but the point is to catch up the reader with the politics of the times. Following the Preamble, the writing takes a more readable fashion so that the reader can become more involved with the storyline. Jenkins is one of the infamous duo who wrote "Left Behind" yet this is the first book of his I have read. He is a brilliant writer, who writes with an intelligent fashion, yet can keep the reader interested without making it hard to understand. I have always wondered how Christians found the 'turning a new leaf' of Paul to be authentic. I don't think I would have believed him until he proved himself. I don't think I would have forgiven him. How many times have I lost something that could have been good because I wouldn't forgive? He takes Paul's story and turns it into not only a thinker, but an adventure story. I would recommend this to anyone, not just Christians as a good thriller.
    • 5/5
      Title: Empire’s EndAuthor: Jerry B. JenkinsPages: 336Year: 2015Publisher: WorthyMy rating is 5+ stars out of 5.Anyone who is familiar with the Bible will enjoy reading a novelization of the man Paul and his life. Those who haven’t read the Bible may find this novel of vast interest and willing to be open to the Gospel that is clearly shared multiple times in the book. What I really enjoyed was how it made Paul seem that he was a man to whom God spoke and through whom He gave us portions of the written Word we have in the New Testament today.It was curious to consider what pain, suffering, longings, joys and trails he lived through and with while traveling all across the land. The variety of people he spoke to who both accepted his message and those who wanted nothing to do with the offer of salvation, especially through Paul’s speaking. In the novel, it reminded me of how human Paul was and to not place him upon a pedestal, but to worship God alone.The book begins and continues to draw readers in by making the reality of the message of God through Paul very believable. Spread throughout the novel is Scripture and it is shown to be as natural as any other story to be shared with anyone we may come across.Jerry Jenkins brings the ancient world to life and people to us fresh from the past to examine and consider the work God has done in and through their lives. To think of how God spoke to Paul and trained him for the work He was calling him to, taking the Gospel to the Gentiles. The cost to Paul we tend to forget, and this tale gives us pause to consider that anyone who takes up his cross and follows the Lord will pay a cost throughout their lives.Empire’s End is a great read and frankly if you know of someone unwilling to read the Bible, this novel is a great way to evangelize them. So grab a copy for your own personal library and maybe one or two to prayerfully give to those whom the Lord lays on your heart.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
    • 5/5
      This is a beautifully written biblical story about Paul the Apostle. It goes from his early years as a hater of God and Jesus as the messiah to when he learns to believe that Jesus is the messiah. Much of this probably came from Mr. Jenkins mind but it seems like it all could have happened just this way. I hope to read many more books by Jerry B. Jenkins. I received this book from first look for a fair and honest opinion.
    • 3/5
      I really liked I, Saul by Jerry Jenkins. It is a contemporary thriller combined with an inventive look into the life of the Apostle Paul. In fact, I gave it a rare Very Highly Recommended rating. So I was really looking forward to diving back into the life of Paul as told by Jenkins. But Empire’s End was a mixed read for me.Empire’s End, told in the first person voice of Paul, begins with the stoning of Stephen and Paul’s trip to Damascus to continue his persecution of followers of The Way. Following this, Jenkins takes the reader to the Arabian wilderness where Paul begins his three year training. There’s very little historical record of Paul’s life outside of his missionary journeys, so this time spent with Jesus is the author’s imagining of Paul’s time there. Jenkins’ fictional take on this time is interesting and plausible. He never has God saying anything that is not scriptural. In fact, most of what God communicates in Empire’s End is taken directly from Paul’s letters. I hate to say it, but that is what falls flat to me. I am not sure what I expected from a narrative of Paul’s time with Jesus, but this was not it. I guess I expected more interaction.The novel’s pacing is a bit irregular as well. Some things within the novel developed too quickly, while others seemed to take forever to unfold. I found myself skimming to get to the action. I do think that Jenkins did a good job of making Paul real. Just like all Christians, he needed to be taught, disciplined and brought along in his maturity. Paul did not go from his conversion to being a master preacher/teacher to both the Jews and Gentiles without help from God and fellow believers. Jenkins also does an excellent job at exploring just what it means to be a bondservant, a lesson for all who call God Master. Paul encounters opposition, indifference and loss while struggling to keep his eyes fixed on Jesus.So, there you have it. If you are looking for a thrilling continuation of the story begun in I, Saul, you are not going to find it here. But if you want a glimpse into what might have been, then Empire’s End could be the novel you are looking for.(Thanks to Worthy Publishing for a review copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
    • 5/5
      I, Saul was an incredible book that I just could not put down. Jerry Jenkins did an excellent job bringing you into the lives of the Apostle Paul and Augustine Knox. Jerry Jenkins did a wonderful job captivating me from the very first page and keeping my attention until the very end. While part of the story is in the present and part is in the past, the author wrote each section in a way that made you feel as though you were actually there. I could picture in my mind all that Saul, who was later named Paul, was going through. I could feel the excitement, the love, the tension and all that Auggie (Augustine Knox) was encountering.Jerry Jenkins has a descriptive and easy writing style that not only entertains the reader, but captivates the reader into a story that is not only well-written but exciting. The only thing that I did not like about the book was that the story was over before I was ready. It left me wanting to know more about the lives of the characters; perhaps the author will write more about them in another book.I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great read!