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The Priest: Aaron (Sons of Encouragement Series #1)
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by Francine Rivers
Sales Rank: 17827
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List Price: $14.99
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Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers March 26, 2004
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0842382658
ISBN-13: 978-0842382656
Product Dimensions:
7 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
From Publishers Weekly
In her Lineage of Grace series, the award-winning Rivers successfully explored the lives of five biblical women. Here, in the first of her Sons of Encouragement series, she turns her attention to the life of Aaron with less stellar results. A jealous Aaron grows up in the shadow of his younger brother Moses. Yet when God calls him to assist Moses in leading the enslaved Israelites to freedom, Aaron finds love for his brother. In the wilderness, disastrous disobedience to God follows, and Aaron must come face-to-face with the knowledge of his own unworthiness and the sins of the Israelites. "It would take a bigger miracle than plagues and parting the Red Sea to change the hearts of these people," he realizes. When he's chosen as high priest, the daily sacrifices Aaron makes torment him, and he dreams of fire and blood. The first portion of the book feels flat, as if Rivers may have relied too heavily on the scriptural text. Her ability to weave sexual tension throughout her novels has been one of the talents of this former general market romance writer, but she fails to take advantage of several opportunities here. By the last third of the book, however, the narrative improves, as Rivers convincingly envisions the emotions and intrigue that surely permeated the biblical events. Rivers is a deservedly popular author, and her loyal fans will likely embrace her new series despite some shortcomings.
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From AudioFile
The first in Rivers's Sons of Encouragement series tells the story of Moses, his younger brother, Aaron, and the Israelites as they flee Egypt. Chris Fabry narrates the story from Aaron's point of view, revealing a jealous younger brother molded by timing and circumstance. Using vocal nuance, pitch, and tight pacing, Fabry captures Aaron's struggles with self-doubt, sin, and failure. Fabry seamlessly depicts the discontent of the woman, children, and old men when Moses joins God on the mountain. The first half of the story focuses on Moses; the second half spotlights Aaron, his love for his brother, and his personal growth through adversity. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
In "The Priest," author Francine Rivers brings together an oft quoted/written about story (the Exodus story and subsequent events) and brings new life to them. First, I note that she does, indeed, rely heavily on Scripture (I state this to nullify the Publisher's Weekly review and criticism about this). Moreover, this actually adds to the story's authenticity. Rivers also sheds light on the Exodus events that few if any other writers have done before. Namely, she tells them through the eyes, not of Moses, but of his younger brother Aaron. In doing so she does a service to people who enjoy reading fiction and those who are serious students of Scripture. For those interested in applying the life lessons from Aaron, she includes a study guide in the back of the book. In all, it is an enjoyable read, and often an inspiring one also. Well worth, the price of admission.
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