Fiction: Reading for Fun

An epic historical novel set in ancient Jerusalem. It follows the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who faces betrayal, enslavement, and seeks revenge against a childhood friend who wronged him. Throughout his journey, Ben-Hur encounters Jesus Christ, and his life becomes intertwined with the events surrounding the life and teachings of Jesus.

The book seeks to present the Bible's stories in a narrative form, weaving together the biblical narratives in a novel-like structure.

Depicts  the violent story of Jezebel -- the beautiful, lustful, evil queen of Israel who plotted to overthrow her king, Ahab.

A trilogy that follows the lives of three different generations of Amish women and their individual journeys of love, faith, and self-discovery.

The novel explores the life of Valentine, an artist dealing with personal struggles, family dynamics, and the pursuit of a meaningful life.

"The Ezekiel Option" by Joel C. Rosenberg is a political thriller that delves into the world of international intrigue and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The novel follows former CIA operative and current counter-terrorism expert Jon Bennett as he races against time to stop a coalition of radical leaders from acquiring and using weapons of mass destruction.

The story follows the struggles of a young lawyer, Caitlin DeLacey, who takes on a case defending a homeschooling family against a zealous government prosecutor.

The Grand Inquisitor is a complex and contradictory figure. He is a devout believer in God, but he is also a ruthless and unforgiving man. He believes that Christianity is a religion of fear and obedience, and he is willing to use torture and violence to maintain his control over the people.

A novel spanning four generations of the Wilmot family, tracing their struggles with religion, faith, and the American Dream.

In this novel, Pritchard takes the reader into the mind of King David, as he struggles to intregrate mind, body and spirit, amidst the contradictions of the brutality of battle, the search for his God and reconciling his great loves.

The novel reimagines the story of Moses from the Old Testament, blending Biblical narrative with Hurston's unique style and cultural perspective.

The Nazarene is a fictionalized account of the life of Jesus Christ, based on the Gospels and other historical sources. It is a sympathetic and moving portrait of Jesus as a man of great compassion and courage. The novel also explores the religious and political context of Jesus' time, and the impact of his teachings on his followers.

This unique novelization, not only renders this obscure classic accessible to everyone, but offers the unsuspecting reader a spectacularly entertaining action adventure—battling angels, Satan, Heaven, Hell, and the ultimate tragic love story of Adam and Eve. This is the definitive prose version of the world’s greatest epic poem.

This book is a fictionalized account of the Quaker movement in England and the United States, from the mid-17th century to the mid-18th century.

The book presents a fictionalized account of the life of Pontius Pilate, who is famously known for his role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Set in the tumultuous times of ancient Jerusalem, the book presents a retelling of the story of Jesus and Judas Iscariot, exploring the relationship between these central biblical figures.