Gods and Kings

By: Lynn Austin

Narrated by: Suzanne Toren

Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

Three-time Christy Award winner and best-selling author Lynn Austin pens a fascinating historical novel based on actual Biblical events.

Shortly after the death of King Solomon in 931 B.C., the Promised Land is divided into two separate nations: Israel in the north, and Judah in the south. Hezekiah is the second son of King Ahaz of Judah. As he comes to power, he must navigate a troubled path to reunite his wayward people with Yahweh.

©2005 Lynn Austin (P)2005 Recorded Books

Awesome! Awesome!

This was so so good! Really really wonderful! PureFlix needs to make this a movie!! It really brought this story alive to me as much as King David!

More relevant in today's culture than ever.

The story was great very well written and historically accurate. The concept is still as relevant today as it ever was. The narrator was decent but some of the male characters sound as if they are sucking helium. Doesn't really take away from the story though. Overall very good.

Right or wrong choices determine the outcome

Bravo! The life and times during this period of the Jewish nation of Judah are brought to life through the written and spoken word of the writer and narrator. I look forward to more of this series.

God and Kings - superb

We started listening to this audio version on a cross country trip. Plan on listening to the rest of the CDs as we travel.

Wonderful story!

Would you listen to Gods and Kings again? Why?

Yes. Well written & read! Love biblical novels. I even went back and looked references up in the bible! Author well informed & brought the characters to life! I ran through so many emotions! Happy, sad, horrified, angry! Truly an inspired work!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Loved the main character of Hezekiah. I felt what he felt. Stepped into his character, and even asked the same questions of God as he did. I also liked the character Shebna, the Egyptian scribe & tutor. I really liked him, even though he was a non believer, he did love his earthly king. I felt so bad that he would never accept the truth of a higher Being involved.

Which scene was your favorite?

I had two. The first being Je shu's escape from the Asyrians. Then, the final destruction of the Asyrian empire.

If you could rename Gods and Kings, what would you call it?

I liked the name.

Any additional comments?

No, this was a good read'

An excellent book,

I enjoyed this book immensely. This book will be great for a book club. Fabulous! The performance was excellent as well.

Bible stories brought to life.

Great Bible story! Presented an in depth characterization of these people we read about in 2 Chronicles and 2 Kings. I enjoyed how they came to life for me. I will read / listen to further stories by this author.

I enjoyed it!

I really enjoyed this book, it bought tears to my eyes as I thought and heard the word of God in this book. It revealed God's feeling for his people and how we let life steer us away from God and how easy it is to worship idols. The author really showed God's love for us and how he communes with his people who are faithful to him. Beautiful

Enjoyable reading

Enjoyed reading the first of this series because of its accuracy to what is written in the Bible. Would recommend for overall historical background.

Great book

I was very impressed with this story.
Very exciting book with excellent narration. Love the way it made Bible come to life.