Escalating global tensions arise from the threat of an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for crude oil. As sanctions against Tehran tighten, Iran considers retaliatory measures that could disrupt vital trade. Meanwhile, the possibility of a preemptive Israeli strike adds to the anxiety among U.S. officials, who are working to prevent a catastrophic conflict from unfolding.
Im Jahr 40 n. Chr. lebt Julia, die Tochter eines Karawanenbesitzers, unglücklich in Tiberias. Jakob, ein Karawanenführer, sucht ebenfalls seinen Platz im Leben. Er erhält den Auftrag, geheime Botschaften an die verfolgten Jesus-Nachfolger in Judäa zu schmuggeln. Dies ist der letzte Band der Trilogie über die ersten Christen.
Abigail loses everything and is left with little promise of a normal life. When she discovers the Messiah and joins his followers, she also discovers new meaning and purpose. Maybe she does have a future after all. But increasing persecution is scattering the burgeoning group "to the ends of the earth." And Abigail may have given her heart to the wrong man. Two suitors desire the lovely Abigail's hand in marriage. One is a successful Hebrew merchant and widower looking for a mother for his children. On the other side is the Roman soldier Linux, who is captivated by her winsome charm and could offer the sanctuary--maybe even the love--for which she yearns. But her heart has been captured by neither of these. Stephen, one of the leaders of The Way, has a character and a faith that move her deeply, but his outspoken preaching has marked him for assassination. Will her faith and courage withstand a heartbreak beyond comprehension? And then a glimmer of hope appears, one she never would have foreseen.
Janette Oke has dreamed for years of retelling a story in a biblical time frame from a female protagonist's perspective, and Davis Bunn is elated to be working with her again on this sweeping saga of the dramatic events surrounding the birth of Christianity...and the very personal story of Leah, a young Jewess of mixed heritage trapped in a vortex of competing political agendas and private trauma. Caught up in the maelstrom following the death of an obscure rabbi in the Roman backwater of first-century Palestine, Leah finds herself also engulfed in her own turmoil--facing the prospect of an arranged marriage to a Roman soldier, Alban, who seems to care for nothing but his own ambitions. Head of the garrison near Galilee, he has been assigned by Palestine's governor to ferret out the truth behind rumors of a political execution gone awry. Leah's mistress, the governor's wife, secretly commissions Leah also to discover what really has become of this man whose death--and missing body--is causing such furor. This epic drama is threaded with the tale of an unlikely romance and framed with dangers and betrayals from unexpected sources. At its core, The Centurion's Wife unfolds the testing of loyalties--between two young people whose inner searchings they cannot express, between their irreconcilable heritages, and ultimately between their humanity and the Divine they yearn to encounter.
Martha und Harry erwarten ihr erstes Kind, als der Zweite Weltkrieg ausbricht und Harry an der Front fällt. In ihrer Verzweiflung gibt Martha ihre Tochter Sabrina zur Adoption frei, nur um später zu erfahren, dass Harrys Tod ein Irrtum war.
Im Kanada des 18. Jahrhunderts steht die Engländerin Catherine kurz vor ihrer Hochzeit, als der Krieg zwischen England und Frankreich droht, die Kolonien zu erfassen. Eine Begegnung mit der Französin Louise verändert Catherines Sicht auf die Feindschaft zwischen den Nationen und ihre eigene Zukunft. Dies ist der erste Band der Arkadien-Saga.
The story revolves around a suspicious, isolated community in central North Carolina called Kingdom Come, prompting an FBI investigation into potential cult activities. Agent Ben Atkins faces a race against time to uncover the truth while navigating unforeseen dangers that threaten the very survival of the community. As he delves deeper, the stakes escalate, revealing the complexities of belief and the lengths individuals will go to protect their way of life.
A chilling vision of an impending economic collapse haunts Buddy, leaving him in a state of fear and uncertainty. Struggling with the weight of his prediction, he grapples with the potential fallout on his job and family, while questioning the likelihood of being believed. The story delves into themes of isolation, responsibility, and the challenge of confronting a society unwilling to acknowledge impending doom.
So hatte Marisa sich Weihnachten nicht vorgestellt: Anstatt sich mit dem Rest der Familie auf Hawaii zu erholen, liegt sie krank bei ihrer Großmutter Emily im Bett. Doch Emily erinnert sich an das Weihnachtsfest im Jahr 1945, das sie selbst in einer misslichen Situation verbracht hat, und fängt an zu erzählen. Langsam beginnt sich vor Marisas innerem Auge ein Winter in England vor mehr als 50 Jahren zu entfalten. Und auf einmal ist ihre Großmutter wieder eine junge Frau, die auf der Suche nach ihrem Verlobten in einem kleinen Dorf an der Themse landet. Doch anstelle ihres Verlobten, der spurlos verschwunden ist, findet Emily dort ein Kinderheim vor, in dem größte Not herrscht. Emily hat eine Idee – und sehr bald eine Aufgabe, die ihr Leben völlig auf den Kopf stellt.
