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Epic Order of the Seven#5
The Wind, the Road and the Way
Eleven terrified disciples cower in the Upper Room, wondering what is to become of them. Jesus is dead, crucified on a cruel Roman cross. It’s only a matter of time before the Jewish leaders come after them to crush what their self-proclaimed "Messiah started with ‘The Way’ movement. Little do these men know that soon they will boldly turn the world upside down as they fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission. A self-righteous, model Pharisee named Saul sets out on a zealous quest to arrest and murder as many followers of ‘The Way’ as he can, beginning with Stephen. Little does this Christian killer know he’ll soon be stopped in his tracks on the road to Damascus to become the greatest Christian that ever lived. Through his pen he’ll prove that no one is beyond hope: ‘if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation.
After a brief, joyous reunion with Jesus and the exhilarating arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the Order of the Seven animals split up for multiple missions as Christianity explodes onto the world’s stage. Max, Liz and Nigel set off with Paul as he faces beatings, rejection and imprisonment to bring the Good News to the world. Al accompanies his favorite fisherman-turned-Apostle Peter to find the first Gentile convert while creating a perfect secret symbol for the Way. Kate is blessed to protect Mary and John in Jerusalem where the Church gets its start. The team must face a dark, pagan world riddled with false gods, arrange crucial introductions, assist with jail-breaks, and plan risky escapes while overseeing the writing of a New Testament that will inspire and guide believers for centuries to come. But they still find time for fun and games with a monkey named Noah and a lizard named Nate as the Animalympics are born during the human Isthmian Games.
This heart-gripping, action-packed adventure begins a two-book saga that brings to life the events of Acts and the birth of Christianity while showing how each book of the New Testament came to be.The Wind, the Road, and the Waycovers Resurrection morning through Paul’s second missionary journey.The Fire, the Revelation and the Fall(2015) completes the events in Acts, Peter and Paul in Rome, Roman Christian persecution in the arena and John’s Revelation on Patmos. Watch the miraculous rise of the Church through the fiery trials sent by an Enemy who will stop at nothing to kill anyone who dares to be called Christian.
After a brief, joyous reunion with Jesus and the exhilarating arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the Order of the Seven animals split up for multiple missions as Christianity explodes onto the world’s stage. Max, Liz and Nigel set off with Paul as he faces beatings, rejection and imprisonment to bring the Good News to the world. Al accompanies his favorite fisherman-turned-Apostle Peter to find the first Gentile convert while creating a perfect secret symbol for the Way. Kate is blessed to protect Mary and John in Jerusalem where the Church gets its start. The team must face a dark, pagan world riddled with false gods, arrange crucial introductions, assist with jail-breaks, and plan risky escapes while overseeing the writing of a New Testament that will inspire and guide believers for centuries to come. But they still find time for fun and games with a monkey named Noah and a lizard named Nate as the Animalympics are born during the human Isthmian Games.
This heart-gripping, action-packed adventure begins a two-book saga that brings to life the events of Acts and the birth of Christianity while showing how each book of the New Testament came to be.The Wind, the Road, and the Waycovers Resurrection morning through Paul’s second missionary journey.The Fire, the Revelation and the Fall(2015) completes the events in Acts, Peter and Paul in Rome, Roman Christian persecution in the arena and John’s Revelation on Patmos. Watch the miraculous rise of the Church through the fiery trials sent by an Enemy who will stop at nothing to kill anyone who dares to be called Christian.
432 pages, Paperback
First published March 21, 2014
About the author
Jenny L. Cote
15books130followersAward winning author, speaker and producer Jenny L. Cote developed an early passion for God, history and young people, and beautifully blends these passions together in her two fantasy fiction series, The Amazing Tales of Max and Liz® and Epic Order of the Seven®. Likened to C.S. Lewis by book reviewers and bloggers, Jenny L. Cote opens up the world of creative writing for students of all ages and reading levels through fun, highly interactive workshops. Jenny has appeared to over 30,000 students at lower, middle, high school and universities in the US and abroad. Jenny's passion for research has taken her to London (with unprecedented access to Handel House Museum to write in Handel's composing room), Oxford (to stay in the home of C.S. Lewis, 'the Kilns', and interview Lewis' secretary, Walter Hooper), Ireland, Paris, Normandy, Rome, Israel, and Egypt. Her books are available online and in stores around the world, as well as in multiple e-book formats (Kindle, Nook, etc.). Jenny holds two marketing degrees from the University of Georgia and Georgia State University. She lives in Roswell, Georgia, with her family.
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October 16, 2020
Summary: The Wind, The Road, and The Way spans the events of the Ascension of Jesus through Paul's second missionary journey. Max, Kate, Liz, and Al are all sad that Jesus has left but are cheered by the fact that he will return one day. Until then, they have more missions to complete. This time, they have to experience the wildly unimaginable, 180 degree heart change of the fiercest persecutor of the early church. Saul of Tarsus, a cruel, cold man that has no other goal but to squelch the Way. The animals have to ensure that the church will survive this persecution and be able to grow and spread. But will their efforts be enough? Saul is dead set on the destruction of the church. You'll have to find out what happens next yourself:D
Worldviews: Jenny L. Cote is a Christian author, and I found nothing theologically wrong or chronologically incorrect. Again, I love the way she teaches the Bible as real history and not just a story. There was a real, almost divine feeling about the way she depicted the coming of the Holy Spirit. I could almost feel as if I were actually there. That's how good it is.
Now, there was another prominent worldview depicted here, and that is the Roman one. There were quite a few scenes mentioning Roman gods and that stuff, but it was represented as the pagan worldview. Also, there was the whole scene when Herod thought he was God and then was struck with worms. Basically all the stuff you read about in Acts.
Foul Language: Uhhhh, none that I know of or remember.
Violence: There was some. There was a secondhand description of some of the things that the Christians endured while locked up under Saul's hand. And of course, there's the stoning of Stephen, the first martyr. It definitely wasn't super bloody, but just enough detail.
Romance: Basically zero. Nothing inappropriate.
Alcohol: There was some mention of drinking wine, but that’s it.
Rating and recommended age level: I’m going to rate this 4.5 stars! So close to 5, but the reason I’m keeping it at 4.5 is because I like other books in the series more than this one. Don’t get me wrong, I still love it! It's like the Prophet, The Shepherd, and the Star. Just shorter. As for my recommended age level, I’m going to say 10-11+. This is very age appropriate, and is very good for properly teaching the Christian worldview vs. the other pagan worldviews. I like this one a lot, and I highly recommend it.
Worldviews: Jenny L. Cote is a Christian author, and I found nothing theologically wrong or chronologically incorrect. Again, I love the way she teaches the Bible as real history and not just a story. There was a real, almost divine feeling about the way she depicted the coming of the Holy Spirit. I could almost feel as if I were actually there. That's how good it is.
Now, there was another prominent worldview depicted here, and that is the Roman one. There were quite a few scenes mentioning Roman gods and that stuff, but it was represented as the pagan worldview. Also, there was the whole scene when Herod thought he was God and then was struck with worms. Basically all the stuff you read about in Acts.
Foul Language: Uhhhh, none that I know of or remember.
Violence: There was some. There was a secondhand description of some of the things that the Christians endured while locked up under Saul's hand. And of course, there's the stoning of Stephen, the first martyr. It definitely wasn't super bloody, but just enough detail.
Romance: Basically zero. Nothing inappropriate.
Alcohol: There was some mention of drinking wine, but that’s it.
Rating and recommended age level: I’m going to rate this 4.5 stars! So close to 5, but the reason I’m keeping it at 4.5 is because I like other books in the series more than this one. Don’t get me wrong, I still love it! It's like the Prophet, The Shepherd, and the Star. Just shorter. As for my recommended age level, I’m going to say 10-11+. This is very age appropriate, and is very good for properly teaching the Christian worldview vs. the other pagan worldviews. I like this one a lot, and I highly recommend it.
April 9, 2014
This is a must read book!
February 20, 2023
This was based on my favourite portion of scripture but it was disappointing to me. The animals were either too involved or it was just a repetition of everything I’ve read in acts. I don’t think I’ll finish the series as it moves into the American revolution after this, but still a decent read to teach children about the early church
February 6, 2021
Boring, barley any fun/humor in this book, and for sure not worth your time! It sucks a lot; my mom read this to me and thought it was a terrible book to read - no joke! I can hear/read better books than this book!
March 24, 2024
Can each new book be my favorite? Walking alongside the disciples after Christ's resurrection and being a part of Saul's conversion - I know it is fiction, but it gives you a glimpse into what could have been and it is awesome!
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July 13, 2017DNF for now
April 7, 2017
It made the story of Paul come to life. It was like you were with him every second.
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