The fifth book of multiple Christy Award winner Lynn Austin’s Chronicles of the Kings series, Among the Gods is a stirring tale of faith and forgiveness. The sweeping, biblical epic resumes immediately after Faith of My Fathers’ turbulent ending.
While leading the exiled faithful into Egypt, Joshua’s yearning for revenge against the tyrannical King Manasseh smolders into an obsession—his wrath contained solely by a simple yet courageous servant girl’s love. After every attempt at exacting retribution fails, Joshua struggles to renounce his hatred and accept that God’s plan is for mercy, not vengeance. Thus the redemption of Manasseh, impossible though it may seem, is exactly what God intends—and will not be fulfilled without Joshua’s clemency.
Austin’s sublime gift for bringing sacred scripture to life, elaborating upon historical detail with remarkable depth and ingenuity, shines forth in Among the Gods.
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"Great series as Lynn Austin once again teaches through her writing the love of the Lord and how he teaches us through our experiences in life. This book of the series is the most speculative as far as historical accuracy, but still a very worth while read. "
— Lori (4 out of 5 stars)
“[An] interesting, fast-moving tale of redemption, forgiveness, love, faithfulness, and nurturing.”
— Library Journal" I really enjoyed this series, but the last book dragged a little. Some things that were in this last book seemed repetetive and drawn out just to make the story longer! It was interesting to go back in the Bible and actually read in Corinthians what happened. I thought Lynn Austin did a good job telling the story from King Ahaz to Mannaseh! "
— Aimee, 2/14/2014" I am going to love reading Chronicles, Kings, and Isaiah now, with the background information I have learned from this series. "
— Diane, 1/31/2014" I liked this book but I was a little bit disappointed at the conclusion of the series because it just abruptly ended. I loved this book because it kept me interested from cover to cover. I could hardly put the book down at night. "
— Stephanie, 1/30/2014" Excellent.....sorry the 5 book series is over. "
— Leigh, 1/29/2014" Great series as Lynn Austin once again teaches through her writing the love of the Lord and how he teaches us through our experiences in life. This book of the series is the most speculative as far as historical accuracy, but still a very worth while read. "
— Lori, 1/28/2014" Great way to learn biblical stories. "
— Nikki, 1/18/2014" This series is on my top favorite books, very well done. I'm just sad there aren't more. "
— Tandy, 1/13/2014" I feel like there should be a 6th book... *sigh* it's over... Now I have to find something else to read. The series was truly captivating. "
— Kaysha, 1/13/2014" More about the Old Testament kings, loved this series! "
— Janet, 1/13/2014" So very good. Great lessons in forgivness an what hatred an a desire for revenge can do to a soul. Loved it! "
— Tina, 1/6/2014" Way too much focus on the fictional characters compared to the first one or two. Was about to give up on the series after book four, but read the Bible account on Manassah and figured I would give book 5 a chance. But she didn't focus enough on Manassah for my liking. "
— Lorna, 12/31/2013" Great series - I really enjoyed! "
— Rita, 12/25/2013" I have really enjoyed this series and hope she continues on with it. "
— Kim, 12/12/2013" I absolutely loved this series. It made the Bible come alive for me. "
— Joellen, 12/10/2013" A fabulous end to the series! Definitely worth reading! "
— Tami, 12/9/2013" This was my least favorite of the series. Still good, but stressful to read. "
— Kristiann, 5/12/2013" Again, one of my favorites in the series. Follows the storyline the previous book set up. I like the twists she added in here regarding the rebellion and how God used it. Very entertaining reads. "
— Morgan, 3/22/2013" My favorite in the series. What a amazing story of God's love. "
— Ashley, 3/20/2013" A powerful ending to a great series. "
— Kenneth, 8/16/2012" I just finished this series, and over all I really enjoyed it. Lynn Austin always entertains me :) "
— Leesha, 5/1/2012" This book that ended the series was, to me, a let-down.:( "
— Alissa, 4/5/2012" The final book of the Chronicles of the Kings .. I could not put this book down and when I finished reading it I found myself wanting more .... I will probably read this series again and again .. "
— Nk, 2/2/2012" If you're looking for a series that will make Chronicles come to life, and help you see the humanness of the people and the never-ending love of God, this series will do exactly that. Excellent! "
— Denise, 12/29/2011" Great read! I'm so sad this series is over! "
— Kate, 12/4/2011" The entire series is amazing! Great reads for those who enjoy Christian novels or historical fiction. These books are both! Lynn Austin brings these characters to life in such a way that it's hard to put the book down. "
— Kimberly, 7/5/2011" I really enjoyed this series. Didn't want it to end. Not only exciting story but also a reflection of life's real hardships and progression through forgiveness and love we all need to make. "
— Helen, 3/29/2011" This book that ended the series was, to me, a let-down.:( "
— Keykeeper, 2/3/2011" I am going to love reading Chronicles, Kings, and Isaiah now, with the background information I have learned from this series. "
— Diane, 9/14/2010" This was my least favorite of the series. Still good, but stressful to read. "
— Kristiann, 5/26/2010" This is a series which helps to explain events in the Bible. The author writes in an easy to read format with accurate detail to what life was like during this era and the kings which governed at this time. "
— Ann, 3/23/2010" More about the Old Testament kings, loved this series! "
— Janet, 1/22/2010" this series was awesome. I love historical fiction and loved getting a taste of life in Old Testament days. the last one was the best- with 2 and 3 coming in close behind... If you read and enjoyed The Red Tent- you would love these. "
— Ali, 9/14/2009" I liked this book but I was a little bit disappointed at the conclusion of the series because it just abruptly ended. I loved this book because it kept me interested from cover to cover. I could hardly put the book down at night. "
— Stephanie, 5/28/2009" Much to my surprise, I have enjoyed this series a lot. It has made the Old Testament come alive for me. "
— Helen, 5/20/2009" Again, one of my favorites in the series. Follows the storyline the previous book set up. I like the twists she added in here regarding the rebellion and how God used it. Very entertaining reads. "
— Morgan, 5/4/2009" This the final book in Austin's Gods and Kings series. I have loved them and I'm sorry to be finishing! "
— Kim, 4/23/2009" I have really enjoyed this series and hope she continues on with it. "
— Kim, 3/20/2009Lynn Austin has sold more than one and a half million copies of her books worldwide. A former teacher who now writes and speaks full-time, she has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into an Original Hallmark Channel movie.
Suzanne Toren, award-winning narrator, has over thirty years of experience in narration. She was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. She has won the American Foundation for the Blind’s Scourby Award for Narrator of the Year, AudioFile magazine named her the 2009 Best Voice in Nonfiction & Culture, and she is the recipient of multiple Earphones Awards. She performs on and off Broadway and in regional theaters and has appeared on Law & Order and in various soap operas.