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Goodreads 4.8Amazon 4.7 The History of God's Prophet DanielAn amazing account of the historical period of the prophets Daniel and Jeremiah. While it is a fictionalized rendering of this historical period, it is not only informative but very entertaining. Good read for any Christian who is interested in Biblical prophecy.
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Dan Hamman
8/23/2024
The History of God's Prophet DanielAn amazing account of the historical period of the prophets Daniel and Jeremiah. While it is a fictionalized rendering of this historical period, it is not only informative but very entertaining. Good read for any Christian who is interested in Biblical prophecy.
What an Incredible Biblical Fiction on DanielDaniel, the prophets of his era and the empires around Israel during this time are all under God's control. Some receive judgment, others administer it and others like the youthful lads of Judah are innocently caught up in it all for a purpose they do not know - yet. What a reminder that sins always hurt innocent people around the sinner. (We're all sinners, there's so much pain!) Baker does a careful job paralleling the events that lead to the fall of Jerusalem-the apple of God's eye!- to a pagan, Gentile empire. Bad things often happen to God's children when the sins of others need curbing and correction. Daniel and his friends come to realize the world of Nebuchadnezzar is not aligned with God's guidelines. Then with horror, they realize they will never have the joy of family life, children, future purpose that Jewish guidelines have always encouraged.I guess Book One is the why of the book of Daniel. It can be a stand alone but who would want to stop there? Book Two picks up with the Jewish captives arriving at Babylon. I know the story seems to start there with God's revealed purpose but this book is fascinating to read how and why God's children must desire to be God's vessel, His crucible. Because of the violence of battles is described ( not too detailed, but actions are mentioned) this might be more appropriate for older teens and adults.
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HAL
8/04/2024
What an Incredible Biblical Fiction on DanielDaniel, the prophets of his era and the empires around Israel during this time are all under God's control. Some receive judgment, others administer it and others like the youthful lads of Judah are innocently caught up in it all for a purpose they do not know - yet. What a reminder that sins always hurt innocent people around the sinner. (We're all sinners, there's so much pain!) Baker does a careful job paralleling the events that lead to the fall of Jerusalem-the apple of God's eye!- to a pagan, Gentile empire. Bad things often happen to God's children when the sins of others need curbing and correction. Daniel and his friends come to realize the world of Nebuchadnezzar is not aligned with God's guidelines. Then with horror, they realize they will never have the joy of family life, children, future purpose that Jewish guidelines have always encouraged.I guess Book One is the why of the book of Daniel. It can be a stand alone but who would want to stop there? Book Two picks up with the Jewish captives arriving at Babylon. I know the story seems to start there with God's revealed purpose but this book is fascinating to read how and why God's children must desire to be God's vessel, His crucible. Because of the violence of battles is described ( not too detailed, but actions are mentioned) this might be more appropriate for older teens and adults.
History and prophesy Though the story line of Daniel's life follows that outlined in scriptures, the book jumps around. An interesting read however.
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Retired nurse Kathy
1/09/2024
History and prophesy Though the story line of Daniel's life follows that outlined in scriptures, the book jumps around. An interesting read however.
History and prophesyThough the story line of Daniel's life follows that outlined in scriptures, the book jumps around. An interesting read however.
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Kathleen Kincaid
1/09/2024
History and prophesyThough the story line of Daniel's life follows that outlined in scriptures, the book jumps around. An interesting read however.
Interesting and biblically accurate We read this book as a family and enjoyed it. It was biblically accurate and gave a good picture of the bible story.
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KC
12/30/2023
Interesting and biblically accurate We read this book as a family and enjoyed it. It was biblically accurate and gave a good picture of the bible story.
The Rise of Daniel As a person who has studied the Old Testament men of God, I found this book to be authentic in it’s depiction of the story - and accurate in it’s adherence to the scriptures. I’m anxious to read the continuation of the series…
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Brenda K. Nelson
12/08/2023
The Rise of Daniel As a person who has studied the Old Testament men of God, I found this book to be authentic in it’s depiction of the story - and accurate in it’s adherence to the scriptures. I’m anxious to read the continuation of the series…
I was fully invested in the story from the very start. A good author can make the Bible come to life, for me. You have done that with Crucibles of God! I know the basics of Daniel’s story, but this encouraged me to desire to learn more!
— Gayle Wilson
