Mark of the Lion: Gift Collection

Very good series. A must read Francine Rivers what a great author you are 🥰

such an amazing book it should be cheaper. This is a life changing series and I read it several years ago and couldn't wait to read it again. Encompassing the gospel through a very gripping narrative, including what it really means to be a Christian and the hardships in the early years of persecution these are very real characters with all the misgivings of a faith in a God who doesn't seek retribution for His Son's death, but is a God of love and mercy. I recommend this book to everyone - it will stir your soul and bless your journey My only criticism is that it is very expensive and I really PRAY that the author would make it her Christian service to make it cheaper for people to access the message inside it. I have wanted to buy it for a number of people but it is simply too expensive. This would be her best service for this book to reach a wider audience.

Quality of the books themselves was really good, and I had no damage to the box when I received it. There is a bit of damage to the box now from use despite me being careful with it, so be gentle when taking the books out and putting them in. Story wise, I thought the series was just amazing. I was captivated throughout the series and really became invested in the journeys of all the characters. So beautifully written.

This is an amazing trilogy. My daughter bought me this for my birthday and then discovered I had already read it, but does that matter.......No way! I am half way through the second book, I started reading them at the end of October and it's now 11th November, I cannot put my kindle down. I really look forward to going to bed to get reading. It would even be a great trilogy for someone who isn't saved as the Gospel message is throughout the book. It just makes you feel as if you are there around the time after Christ was crucified. I just love imagining Christ walking through the same streets as the characters and I fell in love with the main character Hadassah. I don't want to get to the end of the books to be honest and look forward to reading them again and again. Buy this trilogy you won't be disappointed. The only other book I normally read is my Bible and I love that there are scriptures quoted throughout.

Francine Rivers is THE best Christian writer of fiction, I have ever come across. After reading Redeeming Love, based on the book of Hosea, I then read the Mark of the Lion Trilogy and I devoured each book! Francine Rivers has done her research for these books, they contain information based on historical facts, such as the nature of the persecution of the early Church and, as such they're not 'easy reading'. The story lines are incredibly well thought out, the three main characters and their lives are so well written that you feel you know them! This is not cheesy Christian fiction, it is quite traumatic in places - but Christian values are highlighted - and the characters get it wrong sometimes - hooray!! I would recommend this series of books to anyone - you won't be disappointed!

My books came in earlier than stipulated and they are perfect. Beautiful packaging and great delivery service too. Thank you so much. I'd be happy to buy more from this vendor.

As a Rivers newbie, I didn't want to be disappointed following my love for Redeeming Love, but I'm very glad I read it because I was hooked all the way through - I found myself not being able to put the books down; life went out the window until I'd read them. The first book, 'A Voice in the Wind', took a few chapters to set the scene and once I persisted through them, I was hooked. I HAD to read the second book, 'An Echo in the Darkness', like my life depended on it! By the third book, my enthusiasm had slightly waned but I still throughly enjoyed it. Now I've read this series, I've definately got the Rivers bug! Recommended to any female Christian, in need of inspiration and a boost in their Christian walk. This book will enhance your appreciation for what life may have been like for the early Christians and may help you become a little more like Jesus.

A MUST READ. WORTH EVERY PENNY.COMES IN A GEORGEOUS BOX WOULD MAKE A LOVELY XMAS OR SPECIAL GIFT. STRONG CHARACTERS IN THE BOOK LOTS OF HISTORY AND BEAUTIFULLY TOLD STORIES THAT ARE INSPIRATIONAL. GOD IS SOVEREIGN. Update have just re read these books 9 years on. They are a masterpiece,remarkable worth re-reading and sharing with others.I love they are not predictable and keep you gripped.prepare to be up late reading these wonderful books

Thank you! Order received. I actually wanted to return it, because one of the three parts was given to me. But I'm happy with the purchase. ❤️

Books are in the best of condition. This series is the best Christian novel series I have ever read. So much to learn too. I love it. Thank you Amazon

I have never been a fan of Christian "fiction" and when reading Christian literature, I prefer true stories, theology, history, Scripture and commentaries. However, after 3 separate women at my church said I should read Francine Rivers (we were studying Hosea at the time), I bought Redeeming Love and by the time I finished it, I not only enjoyed the book, but found myself challenged as a Christian to think about issues in my own life. Compared to Mark of the Lion Collection, Redeeming Love was a more subtle book in regards to using Scripture. Redeeming Love is more of a compelling love story which un-apologetically presented God's presence and His love as one of the "characters," and left me wanting to read more of her work. Then I read Mark of the Lion Collection on my Kindle. Her characters are very well developed for a "romance novel" and she is able to imbue her main characters with passion and romance without getting "too graphic" for Christian readers. Her stories have twists and turns and she doesn't let the reader off the hook with lots of happy comfortable moments. In this collection, there is drama, sin and brutality, as well as Christian love. All which serve a purpose in the telling of her story. In fact, I was impressed with how well she was able to set the stage for the brutal, violent world in which Christianity was born and spread. It definitely blotted out the modernized attitude of a world that understands and accepts Christianity as one of the major world religions. Mark of the Lion Collection focuses on and tells the compelling story of a new Faith entering a very dark and dangerous world. For that, she receives high praise as a writer and a believer. She shows pagans steeped in their own religion and barbarians consumed with mysticism and superstition. She also confronts the power of darkness without flinching. The most amazing quality in her work is her ability to honestly express doubt - doubts that anyone today might have about the reality and power of God through Christ. She is not afraid to ask the hard questions and confront the validity of the faith in Christ held by her redeemed characters. She also is not afraid to present a miracle working Christianity, whether one wishes to acknowledge the validity of it or not. In her last book she could be criticized for overusing the miraculous, but the message she is sending is that sharing Christ, and living a Godly life was not all that was needed to turn the world around. I agree with that premise even if her use of it might seem "over the top" or even a poetic device to intervene in the lives of her characters. However, the miraculous was the exception not the rule in her books and was balanced by the majority of her story showing a love and a faith that was willing to face anything and sacrifice anything to remain true to God without any expectation of divine intervention. Ultimately, the story lines are interesting (gripping at times) and most importantly, Ms. Rivers creates characters you care about, and no matter your religious orientation, it makes for good writing and great entertainment. I'm now a fan and look forward to reading more of her novels.

Ich habe mir den 1. Teil geliehen und bin total begeistert! Francine rivers schreibt ein gutes und verständliches Englisch und bringt die biblische Thematik (background) sehr gut rüber ohne dass man es merkt oder sich 'belehrt' oder gelangweilt fühlt. Tyndale House ist ein hervorragender Verlag für theologische Fachliteratur und es hat mich sehr gefreut dass es nun auch Belletristik gibt! Die Lieferung erfolgte (nach Zusage für Montag) am Freitag in 1A Zustand und ich bin nun schon gespannt auf Teil 2&3 😍💓 Nachtrag : habe nun alle verschlungen! WOW! fantastic! Hadassah zeigt wie man stark bleibt! Ebenso wie Rizpah in Teil 3 - sehr erbaulich! I 'inhaled' the books. The 1st I borrowed but I knew that I would really would like to have them by my own. So now I've got them in a very good condition and I love the characters of Hadassah and Rizpah. They show how to be strong and they are very encouraging!

Love the Mark of the Lion. Read it twice and look forward to reading it again. It’s a beautiful period piece that I sat on thinking about it way after reading the last page. For those who are dwindling in faith Francine’s work never fails to empower that dimming light. Must read!