The scribe : a novella

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Title:

The scribe : a novella

Alternate title:

Silas

Author:

Rivers, Francine, 1947- author.

Series:

Sons of encouragement ;

Series Number:

#5.

Physical Description:

228 p. ; 19 cm.

Genre:

Christian fiction.

Religious fiction.

Personal Subject:

Silas (Biblical figure)-Fiction.

Title Subject:

Bible. Old Testament. -- History of Biblical events -- Fiction.

Publisher:

Tyndale House,

Publication Date:

2007

ISBN:

9780842382694

Publication Information:

Carol Stream, Ill. : Tyndale House, 2007.

Call Number:

RIVERS

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Book 5 in the 5-book biblical historical fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind. His wealth allowed him a position a power.His obedience led him to give up his worldly possessions.His humility helped him dedicate his life to recording the words of others. After the death and resurrection of Jesus, Peter and Paul preached to the nations, carrying Christ's message to all who would listen. But when they were silenced, it was their scribe Silas who brought their words to future generations. Be challenged by this faithful man whose story we must never forget. The Scribe is the story of Silas and book five in the popular Sons of Encouragement series about five men who quietly changed eternity. This novella includes an in-depth Bible study perfect for personal reflection or group discussion.

Author Notes

Francine Rivers received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. From 1976 to 1985, she had a successful writing career in the general market and her books won numerous awards. In 1986, she became a born-again Christian and started writing Christian fiction. Her book, Redeeming Love, is a retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea set during the time of the California Gold Rush. Her Christian novels have won numerous awards including four Rita Awards, the Christy Award, the ECPA Gold Medallion, and the Holt Medallion in Honor of Outstanding Literary Talent. In 1997, she was inducted into the Romance Writers' of America Hall of Fame. She is the author of Lineage of Grace series, Mark of the Lion series, and Sons of Encouragement series. In 2014 her title, Bridge to Haven, made The New York Times Best Seller List. Her latest bestseller is The Masterpiece, published in February 2018.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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This novel about first-century leader Silas, who accompanies the Apostle Paul on his missions, concludes veteran author Rivers's biblical series (after The Priest, The Warrior, The Prince, and The Prophet). Rivers lives in California. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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