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Amon's Secret: Family Story of the First Christians
SKU
015400
ISBN
9780825447709
Grade 2-7
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Arnold Ytreeide brings his readers another adventure regarding
Amon, his family, and friends as first century Christians and followers of The
Way. Amon’s story picks up after the ascension of Christ and the baptism of
Amon and his family. The Apostles are busy and ready to tell of this great
thing they experienced. The constant threat of those who oppose The Way and
Jesus as Messiah looms over them. They must learn how to navigate their
commissioning in a world that is often opposed to this Good News. This is a
great book to read as a family. Use it as a 31-day devotional, bedtime reading,
or independent reading. Parents of young children should pre-read chapters to
gage how appropriate content would be and if details need to be changed or
omitted. Text and illustrations are in a
rich, navy-blue color. There are free contextual resources available online and
a pronunciation guide in the beginning. 215 pgs, pb. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of Amon's Secret: Family Story of the First Christians
Adding to his widely popular Advent
and Lent series, well-known author Arnold Ytreeide revisits the
Jerusalem of Jesus in this captivating follow-up to Amon's Adventure. This time, Ytreeide takes families into the life of one of the founders of the church.
Thirteen-year-old
Amon has just watched Jesus ascend into heaven. What will Christ's
followers do now? In the midst of Amon's confusion, the apostle Peter
hands him an assignment: invent a way for the new Christian church to
communicate and meet in secret. It must not be noticed by the
penetrating eyes of Jesus' enemies who are still looking for anyone who
dared call him the Messiah.
Amon's task quickly turns dangerous.
The Sanhedrin, led by Saul, begins hunting down believers in "The Way,"
even stoning some to death. Now Amon must walk a treacherous line
between finishing the job he was given and working safely around those
who would kill him if they knew his secret. Can he dodge cranky Romans
and angry Pharisees and find a way for the new church to survive?
With short, action-filled chapters, reflections for family devotions, and a foundation of archaeological evidence, Amon's Secret is a fun and powerful way to connect to the church's beginnings.