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Home School Book Review
, January 09, 2023
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Jesus has been born in Bethlehem of Judea, but Herod seeks to kill Him, so Joseph and Mary are instructed to flee, taking the Child to Egypt for safety. Then, when it is time to go home, they learn that Herod’s son Archelaus is ruling in Judea, so Joseph is told to return to Nazareth in Galilee. There, Jesus grows up, is educated in the Scriptures, gains four brothers and some sisters, learns to work in the carpenter’s trade with Joseph, and experiences the loss of His earthly father.
What will happen? When will the King be revealed? When will He start His campaign? The author writes, “The primary angelic characters in this story are fictional, and the specific actions they carry out are the simple musings of a single man.” However, Christians believe that the historical events which are mentioned in the book about the life of Jesus Christ are true. I have used the term “historical fantasy” to describe the “Cross Intents” books. Author Scott Wells takes the actual facts from scripture and weaves through them what might have been the spiritual warfare going on at the time. The fact that the adventure continues non-stop makes it difficult to put down. We know who finally wins, but at what cost? The Baptism is Book 2 of 3 in the “Cross Intents” series. In The Birth, the first book in the “Cross Intents” trilogy, Elric hides the location of the King's birth. Book 3 will be The Battle.
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