Kathie Lee Gifford The Herod & Mary: The True Story of the Tyrant King & the

Now available in trade paper! Explore the interwoven lives of King Herod and Mary, Mother of Jesus as New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford brings these biblical figures into a new light. Follow Herod from boyhood as he strives and fails throughout his life to become a beloved king. Walk in the steps of Mary of Nazareth as she navigates the repercussions of Herods deadly obsession. Delve into the complex history of Herod the Greathis rise to power and ultimate fall in pursuit to be the "King of the Jews." Under a flourishing yet tumultuous background of Jerusalem, consider Mary of Nazareths place under Herods rule and the promise of a Messiah to free her people. Kathie Lee Gifford with Bryan M. Litfin, Ph.D. deftly weave a truthful historical narrative full of accurate details and sweeping prose that ushers in the true King and glorifies Gods powerful plan to bring a savior into the world through unlikely means. A coda between the authors, full of honest revelation and insightful meaning, follows each chapter for added indepth reading. The first installment in the Ancient Evil, Living Hope series, Herod and Mary begins with the tragic life of King HerodChristianitys first true persecutor. As an impressionable boy, he is forever marked by the raw power of Rome. Throughout the course of Herods career, he gains power, fame, and riches beyond belief. Yet murderous intrigues stalk this manand infect his own dark soul. Under the rule of King Herod, Jerusalem becomes... | Kathie Lee Gifford The Herod & Mary: The True Story of the Tyrant King & the