Biblical Historical Fiction

Born, raised, and fully immersed in the male-dominated culture of the strictest sect of Judaism, Saul of Tarsus grows from persecuting women to misunderstanding women, to being rescued by women, to frustrating women, to commissioning women, and, finally, to partnering with women. Through his experiences as he follows the bidding of Christ Jesus, he develops beyond his limited vision of the role of women, not only in his life but in the development of the early church. Through the grace of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit, the Apostle to the Gentiles empowered women to be full ...

The throne of Israel is in peril. A band of outlaws have pledged their allegiance to King Saul's son-in-law, David. Living in caves and deserts, the men of David try to keep hidden from the ever-vengeful wrath of their king. Meanwhile, in the small village of Kabzeel, Benaiah the priest lives peacefully with his wife and child. Against his wishes, providence continues to place Benaiah in the middle of Saul and David's battle. Rumors begin to spread that David has been chosen by God. Benaiah is told that he must pick a side. But whose side will he choose?

He Was Hers to Command Swept away from her home and into the desert, Abigail is as much a prisoner as she is a princess. A ruthlessly ambitious captain of the palace guard intends to force her into marriage and rule Judah through her. Yet the badly beaten soldier Abigail rescues offers another choice—if she dares trust him.She is royalty, yet Jesse is surprised by the gentle compassion Abigail shows him as he heals. In return, he will help her escape to Jerusalem, protecting her life with his own. But Abigail's rank and Jesse's deadly past makes any future impossible, unless forgiveness ...

For centuries, the Israelites and Philistines had been in constant battle, a conflict rooted in land, wealth, and religious turmoil. From King David's legendary slaying of a giant to the Philistines' daring theft of the Ark, the two nations have been locked in a struggle for supremacy. This relentless fight for Gibbethon, a border town between the two nations, was pivotal. Held by the Philistines, it was now under attack by the Israelites, who sought to reclaim their territory. An invitation for more soldiers to support the war effort echoed across the land. From the small town of Aphek, a ...

Previously published as Marduk’s Tablet What if the legend is true?Emilie Nazzaro saw her father’s obsession with an ancient Babylonian tablet lead to his betrayal and murder. Now, she’s been charged with deciphering the symbols on this centuries-old piece of clay and its legendary omen of healing power. But others are desperate to get their hands on the tablet, too, and Emilie must first separate well-meaning friends from lethal enemies.On a harrowing journey through Israel and into ancient Babylon, she uncovers the secrets surrounding her father’s death –but will she stay alive ...

A journey through time to the most miraculous days in the life of Jesus. When James Wolfer visits his old friend, Walter, in a nursing home, he expects to find his former professor as depressed as the last time he saw him. And he hopes to talk to Jillian Moore, the attractive psychiatrist, about Walter's condition. Instead of a dour Walter mourning the disabilities left him by a recent stroke, James finds his friend excited about a compelling dream from the previous night. In that dream, and many dreams that follow, Walter sees a day in the life of Jesus—a day in which a great multitude ...

To everything, there is a season. But at age 31, Sarah Langley refuses to believe that there can be a season to find love again. When her marriage to her wealthy and ambitious husband comes to an end, Sarah returns home to the small town where she grew up. The cold, barren winter scenery of Pennsylvania in January matches the way she feels inside, frozen and empty. She feels that life has cheated her and she holds God responsible. Divorced, with nothing to show for her years as a wife, Sarah is bitter and resentful and she fully intends to be angry at God for depriving her of what she ...

Fans of The Chosen will love this unforgettable biblical novel “And a sword will pierce your own soul, too.” The meaning of those prophetic words to Mary are now painfully clear as Jesus’s journey to the cross begins. Told from the perspective of five individuals—a priest, former tax collector, two fugitives, and daughter of a Jewish rebel—Swords in the Desert follows Jesus through the Gospel of Luke’s harrowing final twelve chapters. As the shadow of the cross looms ever closer, these intertwined stories unfold with stunning vividness, revealing the human cost of divine ...

What will freedom cost her? Enslaved in an Ancient World of Money and Power, Tessa Dares to Find Love. Raised as a courtesan to wealthy and powerful men, Tessa of Delos serves at the whim of the corrupt politician, Glaucus, on the opulent isle of Rhodes. But when Glaucus meets a violent death, Tessa sees a glimmer of hope for escape. Forsaken by the gods and her mother, she has locked away her heart and surrendered her dreams of freedom and love. But now, with the possibility of escape within her reach, Tessa must navigate a dangerous web of deception and political intrigue to break free. ...

College student Joe Talbert has the modest goal of completing a writing assignment for an English class. His task is to interview a stranger and write a brief biography of the person. With deadlines looming, Joe heads to a nearby nursing home to find a willing subject. There he meets Carl Iverson, and soon nothing in Joe's life is ever the same. Carl is a dying Vietnam veteran-and a convicted murderer. With only a few months to live, he has been medically paroled to a nursing home after spending thirty years in prison for the crimes of rape and murder.

Joya Hernandez, newly graduated from nursing school, takes a part-time job in the town’s fitness center. She had planned to become a nurse at the local hospital but then the facility closed, shutting the door on her original plans and forcing her to find a job where she can. But she likes working at the fitness center; she gets along with the members and she cares about the people. She’s from the wrong side of the tracks, the daughter of a single mother who owns a bar in a down-at-heel part of town. Life hasn’t been easy for them, but thanks to her mother’s determination and resolve...

Will her solitude cost her everything? For twenty years, Sophia has guarded the Lighthouse of Alexandria, alone in her task and in her heart. Her pain and loss keep her hidden and isolated, even as the elderly scholars she funds in the famed Library try to coax her into the world. But Julius Caesar and his Roman legions are bearing down on Cleopatra’s Egypt. And when a Roman centurion marches his troops into her lighthouse, endangering the city’s best scholars and their secret invention, Sophia’s peace is shattered. As the historic war erupts, tangling Sophia in its chaos, she finds ...

Zara and Noah have walked together with the Creator for their entire lives. They have done their best in an increasingly wicked and defiant world to raise their three sons to follow in their footsteps. It has been a challenge—and it’s about to get much, much harder.

The spellbinding tale of a woman from ancient Israel called to stand against all she has ever held dear in favor of a higher calling. Nitzevet (called "Bet" by those who love her most) is filled with hope and optimism as she eagerly anticipates her marriage to the most upstanding man in Bethlehem. Her happiness is short-lived as she faces daunting obstacles that threaten to unravel her dreams. The man Bet adores begins to question his true heritage as an Israelite. Uncertainty casts a dark shadow over their union, causing it to fracture and teeter on the edge of disaster. Driven by her ...

In the heart of ancient Jerusalem, there lived an ordinary follower whose journey was anything but ordinary. He walked in the shadow of greatness, a disciple who followed from a distance, yet his passion burned bright. He started well, but his path was marked by flaws and moments of faltering. Yet, in the crucible of adversity, he emerged as a beacon of strength, and a pillar of faith. Entrusted by God to share the Good News of His Son, this follower's story is both familiar and untold. We know the portion of his tale where he denies and doubts, where he stumbles and falls. But what of the ...

In ancient Palestine, three survivors struggle to find solace in a world of injustice and repression. Azara is studious and committed to her ideals. Jonah is pure and virtuous, but his heart has been darkened by the evils of man. And Vitus is a Roman soldier battling for order and progress. Separated by miles of dangerous lands, and decades of turbulent history, these three wandering souls set off on a journey beyond their imagination. Their travels will test their faith and culminate in an encounter with a rabbi from Galilee, who upends their lives with his revolutionary message.

Previously published as The Itinerary. Messiah's Preparation, a Christian historical fiction of Jesus in the wilderness Did you ever wonder what transpired during the mysterious forty days Jesus spent alone in the wilderness after his baptism? Uncover the untold story in Messiah's Preparation, a captivating Christian historical fiction that weaves fact and fiction into a modern-day narrative. The Wilderness Sojourn: A Journey of Solitude, Temptations, and Divine Revelation Are you ready to journey alongside Jesus as he faces solitude, fasting, prayer, and the relentless temptations of Satan...

When God calls a teenage girl to be a judge, she must choose between destiny and safety. Deborah’s peaceful life shatters when divine visions reveal her calling to deliver Israel from oppression. Balancing her roles as wife, mother, and judge, she must lead her people against impossible odds when Canaanite armies threaten to destroy everything she loves. This is the untold story of how an ordinary woman became one of history’s most extraordinary leaders. Get your copy today and discover the faith that changed a nation.

Discover the untold love stories of the Bible's most courageous women. These seven reimagined tales bring biblical heroines to vivid life through the lens of romance and faith. Inside this collection: • Sarah - A barren woman's faith journey leads to miraculous fulfillment • Keturah & Rebekah - Two generations of women find love and purpose in God's covenant • Rachel - A shepherd's daughter waits fourteen years for true love • Rahab - A woman of the night risks everything to protect God's spies • Ruth - A foreigner's loyalty blossoms into the love story of a lifetime • Bathsheba...

Before Adam: The Fall of Enlil is a gripping theological novel that dares to explore the ancient war before time—a cosmic rebellion that set the stage for everything we know about good and evil, Eden and exile, heaven and earth. Long before the creation of Adam, before the first sunrise, there was light—pure, holy, divine. And in that Light walked Enlil, a majestic angel created with brilliance, music, and purpose. But pride swelled within him. What began as a question became a challenge. What became a challenge became war. This is the story of a rebellion in the heavens—a celestial ...