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| Thunder from Jerusalem: A Novel of the Struggle for Jerusalem (Thoene, Bodie, Zion Legacy, Bk. 2.) | 
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Sales Rank: 311033
Category: Book
Authors: Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Label: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 0141002182
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780141002187
ASIN: 0141002182
Publication Date: October 1, 2001
Release Date: October 2, 2001
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Product Description
"The Thoenes once again provide suspenseful adventure tinged with the sorrow of reality." (Library Journal)
Early on the morning of May 19, 1948, the long siege of Jerusalem's Old City is lifted as patriot soldiers break through the Zion Gate. But the celebration is short-lived-a long battle ensues. Moshe Sachar, a professor and strategist for the Haganah group, must keep the movement's momentum alive in the face of a dissenting mayor and a disguised SS assassin who has infiltrated the group. Meanwhile, Rachel, his pregnant wife, tends to the growing numbers of wounded at the hospital.
Bodie and Brock Thoene bring to life the stories of a striking cast of characters in an epic story of heroism, tragedy, romance, and faith set against a momentous turning point in the history of the world's most sacred city.
Amazon.com Review
May 19, 1948. The state of Israel is five days old. The city of Jerusalem is tenuously poised for a clash that will be critical in the life of the new country. Holding the keys to an Israeli victory is a diverse, rag-tag group: Peter Wallich, once a teacher of agriculture in the kibbutz, now instructing teens in the assembly of Molotov cocktails; the 74-year-old mother superior, who desperately wants to preserve her convent from annihilation; Commander Moshe Sachar and his wife Rachel, who cling together amidst the horrors of war; and an Arab street urchin, Daoud, who repays the kindness of the so-called infidels in the best way he knows how. Interspersed throughout is the appearance of a mysterious old gardener, with wounds on the palms of both hands. In the Zion Legacy series, the Thoenes return to a cast of characters and themes from their bestselling Zion Chronicles series that earned them a sterling reputation and a faithful readership in the Christian fiction arena. This second installment, Thunder from Jerusalem, starts slowly as the characters are reintroduced, and the stage is set. Then, the pace accelerates. The lives of Muslims, Jews, and Catholics all intersect in a tale of romance and suffering, patriotism and betrayal. Here is solid historical research paired with dramatic storytelling, a combination that has won Bodie and Brock Thoene eight Gold Medallion Awards. Those who enjoyed the bestselling Jerusalem Vigil, the first book in the Zion Legacy series, won't want to miss this latest offering from the pens of the popular Thoenes. --Cindy Crosby
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Thunder from Jerusalem October 14, 2008
Book arrived quickly and in shape described. I am very satisfied with the seller. Thanks.
A Hearty Thank You to the Thoenes June 26, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Mild spoiler alert.
They've done it again: turned out a magnificent book that is all the back toots it to be: fast-paced and really interesting historical fiction. Though bullets and bombs are plentiful, that's not the only battle being waged in this book. Neatly juxtapositioned against the horrors of the pitched battled in Jerusalem's streets is the struggle to survive thirst and despair. The clearest example of this is made through a child...ain't that always the way. Once you read the book, which I hope you do, you'll understand how important hope is to life itself.
Thunder From Jerusalem is just like the last book, yet still interesting...I picture it more as a continuation of the first story, rather than a sequel. Well written - very nicely described scenes, appropriate insertions of humor, etc. Classic Thoene, in short.
Better than expected September 11, 2005
I received this book quickly and in exccellent condition. I haven't read it yet but it is part of a series and I the previous volume is exceptional.
would reccomend.
A Beautiful, Touching Christian Novel... September 12, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I don't even read novels usually, but this book touched me and opened my eyes to things I had not considered before. The Thoene's write so poignantly and so movingly about things so common and simple, they have a way of reaching right for your heart!
 History Prettied UP and Slanted TO a Particular Group July 21, 2004
2 out of 16 found this review helpful
Just who in truth helped Israel and how many is an historical fact. This Author and others like him want people to believe that there was a HUGE amount of people in Israel helping those poor Jews over there. This is NOT TRUE. Not true at all.
We cannot let the history of Israel Ancient OR Present be HYJACKED by other people and used for their purposes. That aspect of these "books" has to be delt with first. Second, People picking up these books think they are written by Jewish Authors and will BLAME any negative depiction of Arabs and Islam on Jews.... Our Community must get the word out that we are NOT the Authors of these "Historical Novels". Anything you read in these books come NOT from OUR brains and feelings.
Jews need to get back IN CHARGE of telling our own history. (Other Minority Communities would never allow this situation to develop or contine ie OTHERS telling their stories) Meanwhile these people are making a fortune USING..OUR RELIGION and Israel. I dont like it and others of the Jewish Community who are just finding out about these so called "historical novels" dont like this situation either.
Theres a different ADJENDA about the Land of Israel going on here with these writers.. Their Adjenda is: The End Times. That isnt the way most Jews want their COUNTRY to end up.
Librarians..IF you hand me one of these books as a HISTORICAL NOVEL of ISREAL (not a mish mash of Religious Hopes and Sort of History and possibly a Missionizing Vehicle)..will you inform me that this is NOT written by Jews and DOES have another Adjenda..ie Revelation? And if, by chance, one of these books leads you down the path to to trying to get you to accept another Religion ***(ONE of these books I read actually DID switch into Missionizing Efforts at the End )will you inform me that this book has Missionizing aspects to it? I think Librarians and Book Sellers had better LABEL these books for what they are. If I want to be Missionized to ..I want to know about it BEFOREHAND.
How MUCH money are these people in fact making on the telling of their view of Israel?
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