A few years ago, a new trend hit the bookshelves of Christian bookstores: Biblical fiction. Meaning, a fictional re-telling of a well-known story from the Bible.
While not to be taken solely as truth alone, these stories can help set the stage and scene for stories in the Bible.
Two of my favorite series' from this time period are by the same author, Lynn Austin.
The first one, is the Chronicles of the Kings series. This 5-volume series follows the storyline of King Hezekiah, a king that I honestly didn't know much about (outside from the miracle of the shadows going backwards as proof of his recovery).
You are exploring the world of ancient Jerusalem, and the challenges, conflicts, and triumphs of that time period. You meet Isaiah, Hezekiah, and many other prominent characters from the Old Testament.
The amount of detail that Lynn Austin using in writing this story, creating the setting, and really placing the reader in this time period is incredible. I highly recommend this series for any reader who loves historical fiction. (Honestly, that's really not me, as I only enjoy specific time periods), but this series was so incredible that I can't wait to read it again!
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