The Kingdom and the Crown: Fishers of Men Paperback – September 9, 2014

I really enjoyed Fishers of Men. Gerald N. Lund has a great balance of keeping you engaged and excited while also teaching you the history of the setting in all of is books. Fishers of Men is no different. I am definitely going to continue and read the whole series. I love the personal conflict each character goes through when the stranger who is called Jesus comes. Each of them have something that they must give up in order to follow Christ. By the first chapter you will be hooked by the suspense, but the full adventure doesn’t come full underway until you’re close toward the end and that can take some time getting too. The book itself is over 600 pages so it’s not a fast read. If you want a book that has adventure and excitement with a touch of romance while also enhancing your understanding of Christ in a personal way, this is the book for you! I would recommend it to anyone.

This book is first in a set of three. It is a wonderful trilogy set during the time of Jesus Christ, featuring a fictional family and their friends who encounter a new preacher... Who is he? Is he the Messiah? Some family members accept Him immediately and follow Him. Others question and take time. .Belief has consequences The book is an excellent view into the times of Christ. There's chapter notes at the end of each chapter with documentation, explanations of the customs and history. I learned about Pharisees,Sadduces, Zealots, Romans, but best of all this book brought to life the Bible stories I've heard all my life. My understanding has grown - of questions like: How could the crowds love him one day and call for his crucifixion the next? Why were some leaders of the Jews so virulent against this Man who taught his followers to turn the other cheek? The story is gripping, well woven and inspiring. I'm reading it now for the second time and loving it!

Could not put the books down !!! Having just returned from a trip to Israel I was memorized by the details in each of the characters, the physical surroundings taking you back to the event time-period, and holding to the Bible Scriptures. Best Books Ever.... I will definitely be reading these more than once!

This was an engaging book which gave insight into what the Jewish people were experiencing at the time of Jesus' ministry and how difficult it might have been to accept Jesus as the messiah because of their misconceptions of how he would come and what he was there to accomplish. It helped with understanding of the times, the different factions in both the Jewish community and the Roman occupation. With events in story form with fictitional families and their stories, I gained insight into Jesus ministry and teachings as well.

The writter wants to explain so much in the prologe that it was a bit like a text book and not easy reading. It is necessary but I would suggest reading it after the book because the book is incredible and grabs you from the start and I could hardly stop reading. I wasn't expecting a novel that was suspenseful and by weaving in the stories of the people in the book I learned about customs, geography, how people lived back then within a book about Jesus.

These are a great way to learn about the life and times of Jesus Christ, very well written!

the kingdom and the crown is a fictional story about a family during the time of the ministry of Christ. Although it doesn't really give Christ a three dimensional character (in my opinion, since the author tried to keep his character in line with the bible) the rest of the characters are well written and the location, time frame, and customs have been heavily researched. Gerald Lund really did his homework so you do feel like your actually there.

Love all Herald Lund’s historical fiction this one is as well so great. Just started series but have loved it so far

This is a great read; the characters that are drawn are interesting and rich in their depth and realism. Gerald N. Lund is a very good writer and pulls you into the sub-plots that are weaved throughout the novel. I found this was an educational read and highly enjoyable - he pitches the period really well and I found myself seeing this period through new eyes. My only small gripe's are the book cover, which I felt could have been more appealing; and also I would have preferred Jesus miracles that were described to be slowed down, so you had time to think about them as they were being performed and the impact they would have caused. I am looking forward to part 2 and following the characters on their journey's from book 1.

great book worth a read.

This book is well written and even better researched. You will feel as if you have a greater understanding of the time of Christ. It is a testimony of His teaching and His influence on those around during His ministry.