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The Hidden Flame

By: T. Davis Bunn,Janette Oke
Narrated by: Susan Lyons
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Publisher's summary

Three-time Christy Award winner Davis Bunn collaborates with the beloved Janette Oke to evoke the spirit of the original followers of the Way. In a first-century Jerusalem seething with turmoil, religious and political leaders eye the burgeoning Christian community with suspicion. While a Hebrew merchant and a Roman soldier vie for the hand of a lovely follower of Christ, she finds her heart drawn to another whose tireless care and unflinching faith shine daily.

©2010 Bunn, Davis; Oke, Janette (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC

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"Richly textured and filled with familiar New Testament figures, their novel also meticulously describes the political climate of the time, including the conflicts between the Romans, Zealots, and Hasmodeans. More than a simple love story, given miracles, martyrdom, and men on a mission, this is the perfect tale for readers who enjoy such biblical epics as Henryk Sienkiewicz’s Quo Vadis, Lew Wallace’s Ben Hur, and Lloyd C. Douglas’ The Robe." ( Booklist)

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PROOF OF CHRIST'S RESURRECTION

Would you consider the audio edition of The Hidden Flame to be better than the print version?

YES, DEFINITELY - IT WAS CLEAR AND WELL TOLD WITH EXPRESSION. IT MADE THE TRUTHS OF THE RESURRECTION COME TO LIFE.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Hidden Flame?

THE LOVE STORY OF STEPHEN AND ABIGAIL

What does Susan Lyons bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

THE READING EXPRESSED SO VIVIDLY, YOU COULD ALMOST SEE IT,

If you could take any character from The Hidden Flame out to dinner, who would it be and why?

MARTHA = SHE WAS SUCH A TRUE BELIEVER WITH NO HYPOCRICY.

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ONE OF THE GREAT IN THE ACTS OF FAITH TRILOGY. I LOVED IT,

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Persecution of Christians

2nd book in a fabulous series. Biblical fiction that closely follows scripture. Fascinating, could not stop listening!

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Loved

Third time listening to this and still love it! Narrative is well done as well as the story line!! Love

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Great Book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Another great book by two great authors! I would recommend this to anyone who likes historical fiction. It is well written and the orator does a nice job reading it. I am really looking forward to the next one in the series!

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wonderful Biblical historic fiction

you can tell the author did a lot of research on this not only in the Bible but another historical books that are available during the Bible days. It brought so much to light and life in this period of time. nowhere does the bible say that Steven was married but that's the historical part of it and that's what makes the read even more wonderful. it's not a sexually explicit book thank heavens it is a beautiful beautifully done story of the early church.

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love it!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes, read well, and I like Janet Oke!

What did you like best about this story?

I could follow in my head to the Bible. Still had Janette Oke good qualities!

Which scene was your favorite?

the day of Pentecost.

If you could rename The Hidden Flame, what would you call it?

I don't know

Any additional comments?

no

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Another amazing story about Stephen, a martyr of the first century Christians. Beautifully written. A very pleased reader snd listener!

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Well Written!

I enjoyed it. I love the way the narrator presented it. It was like walking back in time and being there, and seeing how difficult their lives were, but how faithful they were 

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It’s a wonder picture of the book of Acts,

Loved it! It’s important to know this is historical fiction, we don’t take it as solid scripture. But, a nice story on book of Acts

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Thoroughly enjoyed!

Beautiful story lines throughout the series. The books made me think about following Jesus in ways I hadn't before, not only in the time shortly after his departure, but also in today's world. It showed a fresh perspective on believers and gatherings of believers. I'm sad I've completed the series, it was truly beautiful both in the telling of individual stories and in the spiritual/biblical aspects. Nothing like a traditional love story, which is something I've veered away from recently, no longer wanting to be engrossed in an epic love story unless that epic love is from God almighty to us his children.

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