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Army of God
One of the most beloved and enduring stories of all time . . .
One of the most recognizable characters in history . . .
A plot by a rival to kill Noah and his family is thwarted by a beautiful young woman, who joins them as they flee the ancient Biblical city of Eden. A year later, the Lord reveals His plan to destroy the earth by flood and commands Noah to build an ark. Only the news is met with skepticism and opposition from members of his own family. Eventually, word of the ark reaches Eden, prompting the rival to send an army of five thousand men to destroy it.
However Noah has an army of his own.
Action, adventure, and suspense combine with the Biblical account of Noah’s Ark to create a heart-pounding page-turner that will stay with you long after the flood waters have receded.
One of the most recognizable characters in history . . .
A plot by a rival to kill Noah and his family is thwarted by a beautiful young woman, who joins them as they flee the ancient Biblical city of Eden. A year later, the Lord reveals His plan to destroy the earth by flood and commands Noah to build an ark. Only the news is met with skepticism and opposition from members of his own family. Eventually, word of the ark reaches Eden, prompting the rival to send an army of five thousand men to destroy it.
However Noah has an army of his own.
Action, adventure, and suspense combine with the Biblical account of Noah’s Ark to create a heart-pounding page-turner that will stay with you long after the flood waters have receded.
398 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 6, 2017
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Dennis Bailey
7 books45 followersDennis Bailey is a retired police detective who turned in his gun and badge for a monitor and keyboard. He is an ardent student of the Bible who felt the calling of God on his heart to take that learning and use it to further His glory. He is also a big fan of the Old Testament era, a time when God intervened directly, and often dramatically, in the affairs of man. His favorite of these was Noah’s Ark, and he dreamed of one day telling a story about how the animals rose up to defend it against an invading army.
Thus was the genesis of the idea for his first novel, Army of God. It is an effort to bring to life the characters of Noah’s time in a suspense-filled, action-packed adventure while maintaining full fidelity to the Scriptures.
Thus was the genesis of the idea for his first novel, Army of God. It is an effort to bring to life the characters of Noah’s time in a suspense-filled, action-packed adventure while maintaining full fidelity to the Scriptures.
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December 10, 2017
I love novels that deal with the Biblical flood and Noah's Ark. When I discovered Army of God by Dennis Bailey on Facebook, I knew I had to read this novel. Being a debut novel was also a bonus as I love encouraging new authors. I did this by offering to review this novel and having him as a guest blogger on this blog where he provided background to the novel, his reasons for writing it and more on this speculative plot line.
The reviews so far are very encouraging, all 5 star. Now having read this, I agree with those reviewers. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. Not just due to the biblical account and Bailey's depiction of it, which is imaginative, but specifically his inclusion of a unique speculative plotline, that the animals that God sent to be included in the Ark defend it against those whose seek to thwart Noah's attempt to build the Ark. I found this to be a brilliant idea and added to my decision that I had to read this novel to explore this concept. I then discovered that this was not just Bailey's idea, he discovered as he researched this novel, that this speculative element had been documented in the past. This evidence is found listed by the author at the end of the novel for those who want to investigate further. When he discovered this, he must have thought that "great minds think alike!" to quote a familiar idiom.
I do agree with him in relation to this speculative plot line that as he quotes in the guest post on my blog,
Now I know what some of you purists are thinking, “How does a novel that purports to adhere to the Bible include as part of its storyline a premise about the animals defending the ark?” My answer is that just because it wasn’t recorded doesn’t mean it couldn’t have happened. Lest we forget, Noah’s entire one hundred-plus year ordeal is condensed into four short chapters (Genesis 6-9) of Scripture. Undoubtedly, numerous details of events that occurred during this period were never documented, meaning that we must turn to other supplemental sources to fill in the blanks.
In this case, you may be surprised to learn that several ancient Hebrew texts reference a confrontation where a group of people trying to break into the ark were destroyed by the animals that surrounded it. And while the details of such a struggle are not recorded as part of the Biblical record, the Scriptures are rife with examples of how God called to service members of His animal kingdom. Students of the Bible will remember how He commanded armies of frogs, lice, and flies to afflict the Egyptians preceding the Exodus, shut the mouths of lions to spare His servant Daniel, and sent the great fish to keep Jonah from fleeing to Tarshish.
Now if the Lord could use those creatures, I didn’t consider it heresy to suggest that the animals identified in Genesis 6 could have been organized to form an army capable of protecting the ark.
Of course, all this is mere conjecture, offered as background to support the premise of a fictional story. On the other hand, I hope the reader will allow their imagination to consider the possibilities this story proposes, recognizing the awesome power of God and His ability to use the whole of His creation to help exercise His will.
I loved how Bailey has developed this in the plot. The biblical account just says that the animals arrived at the Ark obviously before the Flood. But Bailey has used some very clever poetic licence to show how and when these animals arrived and what they did before entering the Ark. I won't spoil it for readers of this review but Bailey's account of this adds strength and depth to the plot as well as keeping the reader engaged and curious to find out more.
The situation that develops where the animals defend the ark is a brilliant piece of writing and I was totally engrossed in this as it played out in my mind. So engrossed that I nearly missed my train stop on the way to work!! This same segment would make a great piece of movie making! The computer-generated imagery artists would have a great time creating this action sequence. However, this whole story would translate well into a movie if kept to the novel's storyline! It would definitely show how ridiculous the recent remake of the same movie starring Russel Crowe was and how the poetic licence used by Bailey does not detract from the Biblical record but actually promote it. I mentioned to the author about the animals defending the Ark segment and he agrees with me, it would translate well to the movie format!
To just have a novel outlining the story behind Noah and his construction of the Ark would possibly be a comprehensive and somewhat tedious read, but Bailey has not done this. This novel does not solely concentrate on the specifics of the Ark's construction, apart from the biblical description, but of the circumstances surrounding this. It includes the command from Yah (God) and His reasons for the destruction of the earth by a global flood, the evilness of mankind and His judgement of them via the Flood. To break up the narrative of Noah and his construction of the Ark, he has an alternating plot line showing the corruptness and evilness of mankind portrayed through the government leaders of Eden and that of Enoch (the city, not the son of Cain). Bailey switches from the storyline of Noah and the construction of the Ark to the leader of the city of Eden, Malluch, and his longtime friend and army commander, Shechem and their corruptness in making Eden the most prosperous fortified city with an invincible army.
Obviously, Christians will feel endeared to Noah and his family, and Bailey is very good at the characterisations of these characters. He shines here too in how readers will feel sympathy and compassion for Shechem who doubts and questions the integrity of Malluch and his evil ways and rule. I expected Shechem to become reconciled to Yah in this novel or even to at least leave his post as Commander of the Eden Army and dissociate himself from Malluch. He showed more integrity than Malluch or Bohar. Towards the end of the novel, Bailey has Shechem considering the truth of what Noah has said about the coming Flood not being a myth and it is hinted that the faith in Yah from his youth may be the truth and for him to reconsider his relationship with Yah. Did he reconcile with Yah before he drowned? Bailey gives a hint but it is left up to the reader to determine.
I feel most readers will despise Malluch and Bohar. I especially disliked Bohar and his behaviour towards women and the human race in general for that matter. The acceptance of this behaviour by Shechem and Malluch just shows that all these three were as corrupt as each other, and deceptive as well. Bailey uses this to show what level of evilness mankind had stooped to in their fallen state that caused Yah to pass judgement on mankind through the flood.
While reading this novel, I was expecting Bailey to included two major controversial issues regarding Noah and the Ark. Most other novels I have read on this subject include on these two issues so I was expecting Bailey to do the same. The issues are:
-when did it first rain, either before the Flood or at the Flood,
-was the evilness of mankind the only reason God flooded the earth to eradicate him?
I grew up in Church being taught that rain fell from the sky only at the time of the Flood due to the water vapour/firmament breaking and this provided the rain. Prior to this, there was a mist of water vapour that rose up from the earth that hydrated the vegetation as no rain had fallen at that stage.
When I come up with issues like these two, I usually contact the author and ask him/her why they developed the novel like they did in relation to these issues. Nowadays with the Internet, it is easier to do so. I contacted Bailey today and asked him about the rain issue and he directed me to his blog where he outlines more of this and his reasoning on the issue and his research. It is very compelling. I reference them here:
http://www.dennisbaileyauthor.com/den... and http://www.dennisbaileyauthor.com/den...
While reading this novel, I found this on my Facebook feed from Answers In Genesis which has similar and compelling details outlined by Bailey:
https://answersingenesis.org/creation...?
I am now convinced that my teaching while growing up was incorrect. I applaud Bailey and others who use their investigative mind to provide the answers from logic and reason and reliable documentation to arrive at the truth of these not so clear details in the Bible and controversy initiated from Christians and non-Christians. In Bailey's case this is not just from his probing mind but as stated in his guest blogger post:
Dennis Bailey is retired police detective, sex crimes investigator, and devoted researcher of the Word of God. His experience in the criminal justice system gives him a unique insight into the workings of the perverse criminal mind. Combined with his investigative and analytical skills, he uses this knowledge to search the Scriptures for personalities from which to create unforgettable characters and storylines.
The other issue relates to the Nephilim mentioned in Genesis 6:4
4 The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, as well as later, when the sons of God slept with the daughters of other humans and had children by them. These children were famous long ago.Genesis 6:4GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
Many Christian apologetics and researchers believe Noah's lineage were unaffected genetically by the sons of God (fallen angels) having sexual relations with human women and this was another reason God chose Noah, as well as the fact he and his family found favour with God due to his integrity:
9 These are the family records of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among his contemporaries; Noah walked with God.Genesis 6:9Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
There is no mention by Bailey of the Nephilim and what I have outlined above. As I continued to read, I found out why. Bailey has kept very close to the Biblical record in this story. As he states in the guest post on my blog,
It is an effort to bring to life the characters of Noah’s time in a suspense-filled, action-packed adventure while maintaining full fidelity to the Scriptures.
He is very successful at this in this novel. He also wanted to honour God by constructing his novel this way and that is definitely what the Christian reader picks up while reading this.
The Bible does not state that the Nephilim issue was a specific reason for flooding the earth. Some apologists believe this is hinted at where the Bible says that he found favour with God and was blameless or faultless means his genes and those of his lineage were not tainted by the mixing of genes from the fallen angels through sexual relations.
I am very impressed with this novel, Bailey's construction of it and love his desire to honour the Scriptures and of course, God. I guess this just goes to show that doing it this way still means that a story can be told that is engaging, engrossing, entertaining and educates the reader in the ways of God while pointing the reader to Him. His use of poetic licence supports this while providing a solid cohesion to the plot line.
I find Army of God a very impressive debut novel and readers can expect much more from this author. He has a successful future as novelist and one who is devoted to serving God in this platform and be used to Him to expound on His Word and in His Ways.
Highly Recommended.
World building 5/5
Characters 5/5
Spiritual level 4/5
Story 5/5
Spiritual Enemy Level N/A
Average 4.5/5 but as a whole 5/5!
The reviews so far are very encouraging, all 5 star. Now having read this, I agree with those reviewers. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. Not just due to the biblical account and Bailey's depiction of it, which is imaginative, but specifically his inclusion of a unique speculative plotline, that the animals that God sent to be included in the Ark defend it against those whose seek to thwart Noah's attempt to build the Ark. I found this to be a brilliant idea and added to my decision that I had to read this novel to explore this concept. I then discovered that this was not just Bailey's idea, he discovered as he researched this novel, that this speculative element had been documented in the past. This evidence is found listed by the author at the end of the novel for those who want to investigate further. When he discovered this, he must have thought that "great minds think alike!" to quote a familiar idiom.
I do agree with him in relation to this speculative plot line that as he quotes in the guest post on my blog,
Now I know what some of you purists are thinking, “How does a novel that purports to adhere to the Bible include as part of its storyline a premise about the animals defending the ark?” My answer is that just because it wasn’t recorded doesn’t mean it couldn’t have happened. Lest we forget, Noah’s entire one hundred-plus year ordeal is condensed into four short chapters (Genesis 6-9) of Scripture. Undoubtedly, numerous details of events that occurred during this period were never documented, meaning that we must turn to other supplemental sources to fill in the blanks.
In this case, you may be surprised to learn that several ancient Hebrew texts reference a confrontation where a group of people trying to break into the ark were destroyed by the animals that surrounded it. And while the details of such a struggle are not recorded as part of the Biblical record, the Scriptures are rife with examples of how God called to service members of His animal kingdom. Students of the Bible will remember how He commanded armies of frogs, lice, and flies to afflict the Egyptians preceding the Exodus, shut the mouths of lions to spare His servant Daniel, and sent the great fish to keep Jonah from fleeing to Tarshish.
Now if the Lord could use those creatures, I didn’t consider it heresy to suggest that the animals identified in Genesis 6 could have been organized to form an army capable of protecting the ark.
Of course, all this is mere conjecture, offered as background to support the premise of a fictional story. On the other hand, I hope the reader will allow their imagination to consider the possibilities this story proposes, recognizing the awesome power of God and His ability to use the whole of His creation to help exercise His will.
I loved how Bailey has developed this in the plot. The biblical account just says that the animals arrived at the Ark obviously before the Flood. But Bailey has used some very clever poetic licence to show how and when these animals arrived and what they did before entering the Ark. I won't spoil it for readers of this review but Bailey's account of this adds strength and depth to the plot as well as keeping the reader engaged and curious to find out more.
The situation that develops where the animals defend the ark is a brilliant piece of writing and I was totally engrossed in this as it played out in my mind. So engrossed that I nearly missed my train stop on the way to work!! This same segment would make a great piece of movie making! The computer-generated imagery artists would have a great time creating this action sequence. However, this whole story would translate well into a movie if kept to the novel's storyline! It would definitely show how ridiculous the recent remake of the same movie starring Russel Crowe was and how the poetic licence used by Bailey does not detract from the Biblical record but actually promote it. I mentioned to the author about the animals defending the Ark segment and he agrees with me, it would translate well to the movie format!
To just have a novel outlining the story behind Noah and his construction of the Ark would possibly be a comprehensive and somewhat tedious read, but Bailey has not done this. This novel does not solely concentrate on the specifics of the Ark's construction, apart from the biblical description, but of the circumstances surrounding this. It includes the command from Yah (God) and His reasons for the destruction of the earth by a global flood, the evilness of mankind and His judgement of them via the Flood. To break up the narrative of Noah and his construction of the Ark, he has an alternating plot line showing the corruptness and evilness of mankind portrayed through the government leaders of Eden and that of Enoch (the city, not the son of Cain). Bailey switches from the storyline of Noah and the construction of the Ark to the leader of the city of Eden, Malluch, and his longtime friend and army commander, Shechem and their corruptness in making Eden the most prosperous fortified city with an invincible army.
Obviously, Christians will feel endeared to Noah and his family, and Bailey is very good at the characterisations of these characters. He shines here too in how readers will feel sympathy and compassion for Shechem who doubts and questions the integrity of Malluch and his evil ways and rule. I expected Shechem to become reconciled to Yah in this novel or even to at least leave his post as Commander of the Eden Army and dissociate himself from Malluch. He showed more integrity than Malluch or Bohar. Towards the end of the novel, Bailey has Shechem considering the truth of what Noah has said about the coming Flood not being a myth and it is hinted that the faith in Yah from his youth may be the truth and for him to reconsider his relationship with Yah. Did he reconcile with Yah before he drowned? Bailey gives a hint but it is left up to the reader to determine.
I feel most readers will despise Malluch and Bohar. I especially disliked Bohar and his behaviour towards women and the human race in general for that matter. The acceptance of this behaviour by Shechem and Malluch just shows that all these three were as corrupt as each other, and deceptive as well. Bailey uses this to show what level of evilness mankind had stooped to in their fallen state that caused Yah to pass judgement on mankind through the flood.
While reading this novel, I was expecting Bailey to included two major controversial issues regarding Noah and the Ark. Most other novels I have read on this subject include on these two issues so I was expecting Bailey to do the same. The issues are:
-when did it first rain, either before the Flood or at the Flood,
-was the evilness of mankind the only reason God flooded the earth to eradicate him?
I grew up in Church being taught that rain fell from the sky only at the time of the Flood due to the water vapour/firmament breaking and this provided the rain. Prior to this, there was a mist of water vapour that rose up from the earth that hydrated the vegetation as no rain had fallen at that stage.
When I come up with issues like these two, I usually contact the author and ask him/her why they developed the novel like they did in relation to these issues. Nowadays with the Internet, it is easier to do so. I contacted Bailey today and asked him about the rain issue and he directed me to his blog where he outlines more of this and his reasoning on the issue and his research. It is very compelling. I reference them here:
http://www.dennisbaileyauthor.com/den... and http://www.dennisbaileyauthor.com/den...
While reading this novel, I found this on my Facebook feed from Answers In Genesis which has similar and compelling details outlined by Bailey:
https://answersingenesis.org/creation...?
I am now convinced that my teaching while growing up was incorrect. I applaud Bailey and others who use their investigative mind to provide the answers from logic and reason and reliable documentation to arrive at the truth of these not so clear details in the Bible and controversy initiated from Christians and non-Christians. In Bailey's case this is not just from his probing mind but as stated in his guest blogger post:
Dennis Bailey is retired police detective, sex crimes investigator, and devoted researcher of the Word of God. His experience in the criminal justice system gives him a unique insight into the workings of the perverse criminal mind. Combined with his investigative and analytical skills, he uses this knowledge to search the Scriptures for personalities from which to create unforgettable characters and storylines.
The other issue relates to the Nephilim mentioned in Genesis 6:4
4 The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, as well as later, when the sons of God slept with the daughters of other humans and had children by them. These children were famous long ago.Genesis 6:4GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
Many Christian apologetics and researchers believe Noah's lineage were unaffected genetically by the sons of God (fallen angels) having sexual relations with human women and this was another reason God chose Noah, as well as the fact he and his family found favour with God due to his integrity:
9 These are the family records of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among his contemporaries; Noah walked with God.Genesis 6:9Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
There is no mention by Bailey of the Nephilim and what I have outlined above. As I continued to read, I found out why. Bailey has kept very close to the Biblical record in this story. As he states in the guest post on my blog,
It is an effort to bring to life the characters of Noah’s time in a suspense-filled, action-packed adventure while maintaining full fidelity to the Scriptures.
He is very successful at this in this novel. He also wanted to honour God by constructing his novel this way and that is definitely what the Christian reader picks up while reading this.
The Bible does not state that the Nephilim issue was a specific reason for flooding the earth. Some apologists believe this is hinted at where the Bible says that he found favour with God and was blameless or faultless means his genes and those of his lineage were not tainted by the mixing of genes from the fallen angels through sexual relations.
I am very impressed with this novel, Bailey's construction of it and love his desire to honour the Scriptures and of course, God. I guess this just goes to show that doing it this way still means that a story can be told that is engaging, engrossing, entertaining and educates the reader in the ways of God while pointing the reader to Him. His use of poetic licence supports this while providing a solid cohesion to the plot line.
I find Army of God a very impressive debut novel and readers can expect much more from this author. He has a successful future as novelist and one who is devoted to serving God in this platform and be used to Him to expound on His Word and in His Ways.
Highly Recommended.
World building 5/5
Characters 5/5
Spiritual level 4/5
Story 5/5
Spiritual Enemy Level N/A
Average 4.5/5 but as a whole 5/5!
February 3, 2021
Beautiful
I was skeptical...I have to admit. Noah is one of my favorite Biblical people and while the story intrigues me, I get scared away by the idea of Heresy and blasphemy in many religion-based books.
I finally decided to read this during a 3 week spiritual fast in which I gave up all social media. Amazing how much time you have without Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. I even Uninstalled Goodreads. I prayed, reflected and read. This book had been on my Kindle for ages and when I felt called to finally read it, I quickly realized what a treasure I'd stumbled upon. The story doesn't betray the scripture, it builds upon it! God's hand gave Mr. Bailey a talent for writing and he does the story justice. Sure, there's a lot of fiction built around the Truth. Sure, there's violence and evil. Isn't that why God sent the flood to begin with?? I enjoyed this story. I found myself pulling out texts researching what's known about Noah and the great flood. I found myself turning off the TV and opening this book and my Bible and enjoying both. I honestly enjoyed this. Action packed, spiritual but fantastical as well. My favorite part is how flawed everyone was. None of these characters were perfect. Not even Noah. His sons and daughters in law were terribly flawed...human. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommend.
I was skeptical...I have to admit. Noah is one of my favorite Biblical people and while the story intrigues me, I get scared away by the idea of Heresy and blasphemy in many religion-based books.
I finally decided to read this during a 3 week spiritual fast in which I gave up all social media. Amazing how much time you have without Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. I even Uninstalled Goodreads. I prayed, reflected and read. This book had been on my Kindle for ages and when I felt called to finally read it, I quickly realized what a treasure I'd stumbled upon. The story doesn't betray the scripture, it builds upon it! God's hand gave Mr. Bailey a talent for writing and he does the story justice. Sure, there's a lot of fiction built around the Truth. Sure, there's violence and evil. Isn't that why God sent the flood to begin with?? I enjoyed this story. I found myself pulling out texts researching what's known about Noah and the great flood. I found myself turning off the TV and opening this book and my Bible and enjoying both. I honestly enjoyed this. Action packed, spiritual but fantastical as well. My favorite part is how flawed everyone was. None of these characters were perfect. Not even Noah. His sons and daughters in law were terribly flawed...human. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommend.
May 22, 2022
4.5 Stars ✨
Noah was a Conspiracy theorist, until it started to rain…
But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark. And did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. Matthew 24:37-39
What a wonderfully thought out addition to one of my favorite stories of all time. I had so many new revelations while reading this of the original story. Especially living in the age we are in now. So many ah ha moments and oh this sounds familiar... I love biblical fiction for this reason, it brings new perspective and shines light on things I may have never thought of. Although a work of fiction, it builds on the original story without making it something completely new. It still holds to its original just gives you more to think about . Like how would it have been to be one of the people not on the ark. What could have been happening all around. I love reading a story I’ve heard a thousand times from a different pov. It makes you dig deeper and think more logically. It helps you put pieces together that may have never clicked before. There were a couple of things that bugged me a bit , but at the end of the day it’s really not important. The story is, the message and the thoughts that the author brings to one’s attention. 🌈
Noah was a Conspiracy theorist, until it started to rain…
But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark. And did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. Matthew 24:37-39
What a wonderfully thought out addition to one of my favorite stories of all time. I had so many new revelations while reading this of the original story. Especially living in the age we are in now. So many ah ha moments and oh this sounds familiar... I love biblical fiction for this reason, it brings new perspective and shines light on things I may have never thought of. Although a work of fiction, it builds on the original story without making it something completely new. It still holds to its original just gives you more to think about . Like how would it have been to be one of the people not on the ark. What could have been happening all around. I love reading a story I’ve heard a thousand times from a different pov. It makes you dig deeper and think more logically. It helps you put pieces together that may have never clicked before. There were a couple of things that bugged me a bit , but at the end of the day it’s really not important. The story is, the message and the thoughts that the author brings to one’s attention. 🌈
February 26, 2018
Army of God is a wonderful story! I've read Noah stories before but this one had a unique spin to it with the animals protecting the Ark as Noah and his family are building it. You know it's not the Bible but man! You could almost believe it is. I love how Bailey showed the steady decline of righteousness in the land. Interestingly enough, he took the aspect of the godly line of Seth as opposed to the angelic mixing of the Nephilim like some Noah stories have postulated. Both seem plausible.
A wonderful read!
A wonderful read!
December 24, 2018
A plot to kill Noah and his family.
Although this is a work of fiction, it's possible it happened as the author portrayed it. Noah is called by God to build an ark and an army is sanctioned to destroy Noah and his family.
The people are evil and this story brings out how evil. From murder to immorality, the people of Noah's time have thrown off all restraints.
There is a lot of action and adventure in this Biblical account. Suspense-driven all the way to the surprising ending. Great read.
Although this is a work of fiction, it's possible it happened as the author portrayed it. Noah is called by God to build an ark and an army is sanctioned to destroy Noah and his family.
The people are evil and this story brings out how evil. From murder to immorality, the people of Noah's time have thrown off all restraints.
There is a lot of action and adventure in this Biblical account. Suspense-driven all the way to the surprising ending. Great read.
June 3, 2024
It was just ok for me. Finally picked up about 70% into the book. I felt it was too drug out. Once it picked up with the animals defending the Ark, that was good. But until then I just keep reading and waiting for something good to happen.
June 2, 2018
Army Of God by Dennis Bailey is a Christian fiction novel told over a period of two hundred years in the days of biblical Noah. The story opens centuries after Adam’s fall and expulsion from the garden of Eden. Not far from the garden the descendants of Seth have built a town named Eden. The town is administered by Methuselah and other elders. While Enoch, a town built by Cain’s descendants is the epitome of evil murder and mayhem litter its streets with blood and tears. No one is safe there. Unfortunately, its evil has found a place in Eden. Malluch failed in his bid to pillage the garden of Eden and lost his father and brother when God’s angel massacred their small army. He is determined to turn Eden into the image of Enoch. Only Noah and his family stand in his way.
Dennis Bailey writes a truly heartwarming tale that reads like the expanded version of the biblical account of Noah. Army of God is everything Hollywood’s Noah was not. It doesn’t feel contrived or make Noah look like a demented man who would do better locked up in an asylum. I really loved this Noah because he was just a man with a man’s weaknesses. One of the things that make this book so enjoyable is Noah’s personal struggle with what God had asked him to do, not to mention his family’s doubt. Cain’s city Enoch was a place of unrestrained evil the worst mankind is capable of but in my opinion, Enoch was no better if not worse with people who let bad things happen while telling themselves they couldn’t have done anything differently. There are some truly grim moments that made the joyful moments shine brighter. Army of God is not just for Christians but for anyone looking for a genuine story with heart. I hope this is not the last book Dennis Bailey writes with biblical origins.
Dennis Bailey writes a truly heartwarming tale that reads like the expanded version of the biblical account of Noah. Army of God is everything Hollywood’s Noah was not. It doesn’t feel contrived or make Noah look like a demented man who would do better locked up in an asylum. I really loved this Noah because he was just a man with a man’s weaknesses. One of the things that make this book so enjoyable is Noah’s personal struggle with what God had asked him to do, not to mention his family’s doubt. Cain’s city Enoch was a place of unrestrained evil the worst mankind is capable of but in my opinion, Enoch was no better if not worse with people who let bad things happen while telling themselves they couldn’t have done anything differently. There are some truly grim moments that made the joyful moments shine brighter. Army of God is not just for Christians but for anyone looking for a genuine story with heart. I hope this is not the last book Dennis Bailey writes with biblical origins.
July 22, 2019
I love this fictional (yet heavily researched) telling of a story "we all know" but don't FULLY KNOW. Like what was going on with Noah? Who are his family? Why did they end up isolated from others?
Noah and his family live in Eden until he learns that Malluch wants him dead. This follows a few storylines, all starting with an attempt to get into the Garden and ending with the receding flood waters. There is so much here, rich with Biblical information and very realistic settings.
Other reviews articulate how fantastic this all is (Peter Younghusband being the most comprehensive IMO), so here are a brief overview of my thoughts as I listened. Since I didn't read, forgive any errors on spelling:
- I really like that not everyone agrees with rape. That some men let love guide their thoughts. That a woman takes charge over fear in a strange land.
- Despite Shechem allowing for the behavior of Malluch and Bohar, I like him more. Even more so that I find him to be redeemable. He is not perfect by far, but out of all the main Enoch men he is better. Too, even Noah's father and the other elders find him to be trustworthy.
- We really see the evils of Enoch and how the “malignant practices” increase in severity and spread.
- Shem’s wife Ariel is vindictive. I'm glad she gets better
I really, really like Shivra.
- I love the reminder that the time spent on a task is only wasted if you do not pick it up again after losing ground.
- I love the idea of the animals helping to protect the air quality was being built. I also have to smile at the fact that the big cats were playing throughout the construction.
And how passive they are.
Noah and his family live in Eden until he learns that Malluch wants him dead. This follows a few storylines, all starting with an attempt to get into the Garden and ending with the receding flood waters. There is so much here, rich with Biblical information and very realistic settings.
Other reviews articulate how fantastic this all is (Peter Younghusband being the most comprehensive IMO), so here are a brief overview of my thoughts as I listened. Since I didn't read, forgive any errors on spelling:
- I really like that not everyone agrees with rape. That some men let love guide their thoughts. That a woman takes charge over fear in a strange land.
- Despite Shechem allowing for the behavior of Malluch and Bohar, I like him more. Even more so that I find him to be redeemable. He is not perfect by far, but out of all the main Enoch men he is better. Too, even Noah's father and the other elders find him to be trustworthy.
- We really see the evils of Enoch and how the “malignant practices” increase in severity and spread.
- Shem’s wife Ariel is vindictive. I'm glad she gets better
I really, really like Shivra.
- I love the reminder that the time spent on a task is only wasted if you do not pick it up again after losing ground.
- I love the idea of the animals helping to protect the air quality was being built. I also have to smile at the fact that the big cats were playing throughout the construction.
And how passive they are.
January 21, 2019
While reviewing an audiobook series the author wrote me, asking for an apology for being late with the last one because he was on vacation.
His eMail included pictures and a small story of how his wife and him enjoyed it all plus he mentioned the book that he took with him on that vacation very much recommending it and yes you guessed it the books name was Army of God.
Now I’ve reviewed three different series’s by that author each was at least four 10 hours audiobooks long which where all 5 stars so if he recommended a book to me it got my attention and I had to get it no question asked.
All I can say is that I’m so glad that I didn’t asked and got Army of God, 12 hours without a break I just couldn’t put it down, I was in love with this book and it’s impossible to explain why !
I’m really having a problem explaining why this is such an awesome book, it’s like taking a part of the Bible and creating a masterpiece action book out of it.
Only Dennis Bailey the author was genius enough to think and fallow on an idea like that.
Not to mention that he was smart or lucky enough to get Tom Weitzel to narrate this awesome book.
Amazing time three!!!
I fell in love with this one on page one word one till the last page, last word typed.
Absolutely full heartedly recommended to all and I absolutely mean that, it’s guaranteed !
His eMail included pictures and a small story of how his wife and him enjoyed it all plus he mentioned the book that he took with him on that vacation very much recommending it and yes you guessed it the books name was Army of God.
Now I’ve reviewed three different series’s by that author each was at least four 10 hours audiobooks long which where all 5 stars so if he recommended a book to me it got my attention and I had to get it no question asked.
All I can say is that I’m so glad that I didn’t asked and got Army of God, 12 hours without a break I just couldn’t put it down, I was in love with this book and it’s impossible to explain why !
I’m really having a problem explaining why this is such an awesome book, it’s like taking a part of the Bible and creating a masterpiece action book out of it.
Only Dennis Bailey the author was genius enough to think and fallow on an idea like that.
Not to mention that he was smart or lucky enough to get Tom Weitzel to narrate this awesome book.
Amazing time three!!!
I fell in love with this one on page one word one till the last page, last word typed.
Absolutely full heartedly recommended to all and I absolutely mean that, it’s guaranteed !
May 18, 2021
I was a bit unsure about this book when I first began, but it turned out to be an interesting, thought-provoking book. Although most of it is fiction, it is based on the truth of Noah, his family, the sinful times in which he lived, and the command of God to build an ark and re-populate the earth after God cleansed it by flood. The basic truth underlies the whole book - except perhaps for the imagined battle between the animals and the enemy army. That was only one chapter and a bit far-fetched, but otherwise, a good book. Interesting to me is the way the author gives us such a human, down to earth, glimpse at life in those times and the day to day difficulties Noah and his family probably faced as they built on this huge ship for a hundred years. Certainly, the author added his own imagined conflicts, but no doubt there were numerous conflicts in real life at the time, so it helps to even more appreciate Noah and his family's faithfulness to God. It would have been extremely hard. The book also offered a glimpse of the evil that prevailed on the earth at the time. And -- scripture warns us that, as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be in the end times when Jesus returns to the earth.
November 5, 2019
“Noah's Ark meets Game of Thrones” is what the blurb said, and this is an apt description. Complex, intriguing and fantastical, this twist on the Bible tale of Noah and the Ark he builds will grip you and keep you spellbound until the end. I have yet to read a story that takes a biblical tale and can twist it into something so detailed and entertaining. In this twist, Noah and his family live in Eden, when a plot to kill him is thwarted by a young woman. Fleeing the city, they set out to make their own way in the world and try to survive. When they receive the order from God to build the ark, Noah faithfully adheres to this command with his family, even as they once again face attack by the city of Eden.
I am not a religious person and yet I found this to be a highly intriguing take on the tale. I know the story from reading it as a child and teenager in the bible and the various short versions of it, but this was truly unique in the plot elements the author chose to utilize. I think this will appeal to anyone who likes a good vs evil story line.
I am not a religious person and yet I found this to be a highly intriguing take on the tale. I know the story from reading it as a child and teenager in the bible and the various short versions of it, but this was truly unique in the plot elements the author chose to utilize. I think this will appeal to anyone who likes a good vs evil story line.
March 13, 2018
In Army of God, Dennis Bailey brings the well known Biblical story of Noah to life. I'm sure many people who have read the Biblical account of Noah over the years have wondered what he was really like, and why he and his family were chosen to be the only people saved from the worldwide flood.
This book, although it is a fictional account, brings the reader into Noah's life. It is well written, and the reader feels like he or she is standing on the sidelines hearing and seeing everyday drama play out in the life of one of the best known Biblical characters. From hardships to celebrations, you will be immersed in the story.
I highly recommend this book. It does have violence in several scenes, including rape, so it wouldn't be appropriate for younger teens.
This book, although it is a fictional account, brings the reader into Noah's life. It is well written, and the reader feels like he or she is standing on the sidelines hearing and seeing everyday drama play out in the life of one of the best known Biblical characters. From hardships to celebrations, you will be immersed in the story.
I highly recommend this book. It does have violence in several scenes, including rape, so it wouldn't be appropriate for younger teens.
February 28, 2019
Unputdownable
I didn't even mean to open this book yet. I was going through recent downloads and hit this book by accident. Since it was open, I thought I would just have a look at it.
And I was caught.
Despite a few anachronisms, the overall effect is staggering.
We see the attack on the garden and the resultant carnage. We see the drive for revenge against the innocent.
We see the building of the ark and the coming of the animals. We see the evil of the surrounding world as work on the ark continues.
We see the beginning of the flood and the continued evil even as the waters rise.
And we experience all of it.
A brilliant first novel from a writer we'll expect more books from.
Recommended for you and your family.
I didn't even mean to open this book yet. I was going through recent downloads and hit this book by accident. Since it was open, I thought I would just have a look at it.
And I was caught.
Despite a few anachronisms, the overall effect is staggering.
We see the attack on the garden and the resultant carnage. We see the drive for revenge against the innocent.
We see the building of the ark and the coming of the animals. We see the evil of the surrounding world as work on the ark continues.
We see the beginning of the flood and the continued evil even as the waters rise.
And we experience all of it.
A brilliant first novel from a writer we'll expect more books from.
Recommended for you and your family.
September 8, 2019
A Surprising and Unusual Army
As a student of the Bible for many years, I knew the animals had to have had their natural inclinations supernaturally allayed to enable them to share the Ark without incident. I also knew the general populace jeered at Noah and his seeming mad work and eventually wanted to board the Ark. However it never occurred to me that the people would have tried to sabotage the work. It also never crossed my mind that the animals would defend Noah, his family, and the Ark itself. While there is no biblical evidence of this, it is a very reasonable scenario, as there is ample biblical precedent for God directing and using animals to do his will.
All in all, this was a very intriguing and interesting read.
As a student of the Bible for many years, I knew the animals had to have had their natural inclinations supernaturally allayed to enable them to share the Ark without incident. I also knew the general populace jeered at Noah and his seeming mad work and eventually wanted to board the Ark. However it never occurred to me that the people would have tried to sabotage the work. It also never crossed my mind that the animals would defend Noah, his family, and the Ark itself. While there is no biblical evidence of this, it is a very reasonable scenario, as there is ample biblical precedent for God directing and using animals to do his will.
All in all, this was a very intriguing and interesting read.
November 7, 2019
Religious biblical account of Noah’s ark
This is a story about the great flood and the ark created by Noah to save the world from annihilation. This work of fiction tells of an exciting tale how Noah was tasked with the creation of an ark to save the world while avoiding the people of eden who are out to kill him before he can complete the ark. An army of 5000 is coming to destroy the ark and Noah and he must complete the ark with the help of his family before tragedy strikes. This is a well written story with good characters and an easy to follow storyline that will have you rooting for Noah and hoping he survives this attack. If you like biblical account of religious history told in a fictitious method, this is a must read.
This is a story about the great flood and the ark created by Noah to save the world from annihilation. This work of fiction tells of an exciting tale how Noah was tasked with the creation of an ark to save the world while avoiding the people of eden who are out to kill him before he can complete the ark. An army of 5000 is coming to destroy the ark and Noah and he must complete the ark with the help of his family before tragedy strikes. This is a well written story with good characters and an easy to follow storyline that will have you rooting for Noah and hoping he survives this attack. If you like biblical account of religious history told in a fictitious method, this is a must read.
December 3, 2017
This is an awesome debut novel by this author, and is one that I really enjoyed. The author has taken the Biblical story of Noah and his family and brought the characters to life and added some suspense and action that resulted in a story that I couldn't put down after I started it. It is also a wonderful story of how God worked in the lives of His followers when they were being assaulted on every side. I was given a copy of this story by the author, but a positive review was not required. The opinions expressed are my own. This book is one that I definitely recommend to the reader who enjoys the best in Biblical fiction.
February 3, 2019
I enjoyed this retelling of the account of Noah and the flood. It was a very imaginative and well thought out recounting of life during the time before the flood, as well as what it was like for Noah and his family. I liked that the story ended after the family exited the ark. Most of the stories written about this time end with the start of the rain and Noah and his family entering the ark. It was interesting to see the author's idea of what it was like to be on the ark, as well as the last hours of the people outside of it. Topics such as those made the book a bit hard to read at times, but I am sure the book didn't even begin to show the reality of what it was really like.
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June 27, 2019Dennis Bailey's "Army of God", takes you into a forgotten world and gives you an exciting and gripping ride alongside Noah, his family, friends and enemies and what life for them really could have been. Adventure, wonder, and biblical history await readers on this riveting journey through the pre-Flood world, leading to an epic confrontation between the Creator’s faithful preacher of righteousness and the Lord’s guardian of the Tree of Life. Although the story is fictional, it is true to what we do know about this time and people from the Bible, and it is a page turner. Can't wait for another great book from this author. I highly recommend this book to friends and family.
November 5, 2019
Great story
Really brought Noah and his family to life. Although it is a work of fiction based on people from the Bible I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I firmly believe God would use His created creatures to protect Noah, his family and the Ark. This gives an insight into the conditions that may have existed that contributed to God's decision to destroy most of the world and start again. Unfortunately man did not learn or did not remember the message and is in a horrible mess again. I would recommend this story to any reader who enjoys a really good read with lots of action and biblical information.
Really brought Noah and his family to life. Although it is a work of fiction based on people from the Bible I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I firmly believe God would use His created creatures to protect Noah, his family and the Ark. This gives an insight into the conditions that may have existed that contributed to God's decision to destroy most of the world and start again. Unfortunately man did not learn or did not remember the message and is in a horrible mess again. I would recommend this story to any reader who enjoys a really good read with lots of action and biblical information.
November 15, 2021
What a lovely way of giving life to the well-known story. I saw the movie with the same name and was very hesitant to read this book because of it. But I am very glad I read it. The author stays close to the Word while still making the people in it real. They had real struggles and were imperfect, as we are, yet they believed and really tried and God used them despite their flaws. The Bible tells us what happened but seldom tells us what these heroes and anti-heroes felt or thought or struggled with. Coloring them in, staying within the lines though, makes them much more real and inspirational.
November 27, 2018
A story as old as time itself
You would have to use your imagination when you read this story. Did a village of Eden rise up close to the garden? I'm an. Animal lover and could totally see God using his creations to save the ark and and Noahs family. Miracles and love, protection and mercy are all present in our 4 legged guardians. It is a good book for a tweenager who will learn the story of Noah but have enough excitement to keep them going. I'm not sorry I read it. It made me think and question.
You would have to use your imagination when you read this story. Did a village of Eden rise up close to the garden? I'm an. Animal lover and could totally see God using his creations to save the ark and and Noahs family. Miracles and love, protection and mercy are all present in our 4 legged guardians. It is a good book for a tweenager who will learn the story of Noah but have enough excitement to keep them going. I'm not sorry I read it. It made me think and question.
April 15, 2020
I found that I enjoyed this book quite a lot! I've read through the Bible and some stories within have been fun to read since I was a youngster. The story of Noah and the Great Flood was one of them; however, this Christian fantasy in novel form brought to life the well-known characters of ancient Biblical history and gave them personality.
The Army of God is the animals, and they made a fierce army, but in a way that made sense to me. I encourage anyone, not just Christians, to read this book. It's well worth your time.
The Army of God is the animals, and they made a fierce army, but in a way that made sense to me. I encourage anyone, not just Christians, to read this book. It's well worth your time.
August 27, 2020
Loved this book... couldn't put it down once I started it. Well researched and written! I think we all know the story of Noah from the Bible.. and although it is a work of fiction, this book really breathed life into that story .. the trials and tribulations, the doubts and fears that Noah and his family must have felt and faced... Why me, Lord, indeed! If He came to you and asked you to do something for Him, would you, could you without asking that question at least once? I heartily recommend this book!
January 24, 2021
A Good Story
Dennis Bailey has a vivid imagination. He uses the Biblical story of Noah as a springboard for his imagination. He remains tied relatively close to the Biblical narrative while weaving a pageantry of intertwined plot lines. The book missed five stars due to one point at which he hints but which he later ignores to advance his story line. The fact that Mr. Bailey even hints at this point is to his credit, since less than two percent of preachers whom I have personally surveyed were even aware of the point in question. Good job, Dennis! I recommend this book.
Dennis Bailey has a vivid imagination. He uses the Biblical story of Noah as a springboard for his imagination. He remains tied relatively close to the Biblical narrative while weaving a pageantry of intertwined plot lines. The book missed five stars due to one point at which he hints but which he later ignores to advance his story line. The fact that Mr. Bailey even hints at this point is to his credit, since less than two percent of preachers whom I have personally surveyed were even aware of the point in question. Good job, Dennis! I recommend this book.
August 3, 2021
A very nice biblical story brought to life.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Of course I knew this story of Noah and the flood, however, this particular true story was enhanced with plausible fiction. This story could have happened this way knowing God's glory. It was entertaining and I am happy so much of the truth was told in this story. Having the animals protect Noah and his family would explain how the survived the people who mocked them. I would very much like to see more biblical stories of this caliber.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Of course I knew this story of Noah and the flood, however, this particular true story was enhanced with plausible fiction. This story could have happened this way knowing God's glory. It was entertaining and I am happy so much of the truth was told in this story. Having the animals protect Noah and his family would explain how the survived the people who mocked them. I would very much like to see more biblical stories of this caliber.
September 10, 2018
"Age is no substitute for wisdom. And choosing to die is never a wise choice."
Viewed as mostly separate from the Biblical account of Noah, this was an exciting and exotic story. For someone who has looked deeper into the times and truths surrounding the great flood, I personally found that the book took a few creative liberties. Nevertheless, the narrative is well-written and the characters are interesting.
Viewed as mostly separate from the Biblical account of Noah, this was an exciting and exotic story. For someone who has looked deeper into the times and truths surrounding the great flood, I personally found that the book took a few creative liberties. Nevertheless, the narrative is well-written and the characters are interesting.
January 21, 2019
I love to read unfortunately I don't always read this style of writing. That being said this is one of the best books I have read in a very long time it in no way changes what is written in the Bible but fills in what could have possibly happened outside of the Bible it may just be closer to home then we know
One of the best books I have read in a long time.
It takes nothing for. GOD's word but tells what could have been
One of the best books I have read in a long time.
It takes nothing for. GOD's word but tells what could have been
December 27, 2019
Admittedly, I did not finish this book ... try as I might, I just couldn't. The story seemed to me to be far fetched. I have enjoyed a number of books that could be categorized in the Christian historical fiction genre ... most all of the books by Louis de Wohl, Thomas Costain's "The Silver Chalice," "The Robe" by Lloyd Douglas. The present book used language that, at times, seemed too modern for the time period and then, inexplicably, the author used strange anachronistic terms for time (1 "part" = 3.3 seconds; 18 "parts" = 1 minute, etc.). I done a fair amount of reading in my life and I've never run across this method of marking the passage of time!
Granted this is historical fiction, but beginning the book by having people of Noah's time staging a raid on the Garden of Eden to partake of the Tree of Life just struck me as, sorry, ridiculous! Various characters show up randomly just in the nick of time to save people from disaster, etc. It was beyond fiction ... and certainly not historical fiction. I count on historical fiction to have at least a recognizable relation to reality. About the only recognizable aspect of this book was that some of the characters had the names of Biblical personages ... e.g,. Noah and his sons, etc.
I struggled through 3 chapters and couldn't bear the thought of wasting any more time on this book. I have NO idea how the book has gotten so many rave reviews. I suppose a lot of people like the book. But it's not for me.
Granted this is historical fiction, but beginning the book by having people of Noah's time staging a raid on the Garden of Eden to partake of the Tree of Life just struck me as, sorry, ridiculous! Various characters show up randomly just in the nick of time to save people from disaster, etc. It was beyond fiction ... and certainly not historical fiction. I count on historical fiction to have at least a recognizable relation to reality. About the only recognizable aspect of this book was that some of the characters had the names of Biblical personages ... e.g,. Noah and his sons, etc.
I struggled through 3 chapters and couldn't bear the thought of wasting any more time on this book. I have NO idea how the book has gotten so many rave reviews. I suppose a lot of people like the book. But it's not for me.
May 1, 2022
I found this book for free on Amazon via Freebooksy; this is my honest review.
TRIGGER: Rape every other page. Killing animals for sport.
-DNF. Stopped at the end of chapter 7, page 36, 10%. I just couldn't take the rapes.
-I did laughed, once: In context, a man refuse to do something and the whole village is burned to the ground. Then, someone says: "You do not have to be a judge to recognize the injustice of punishing many for the sins of one." ALL WOMEN were cursed because of Eve.
-Where is Noah's 3rd son? Shem and Japheth are present but no one talks about Ham.
-Dumbfounded when I realized that the affection Noah held for his wife was only because of her looks instead of her character.
-Mention of rape all over the place.
-I'm not sure why the "biblical/talmudic" units are important to the author, but I'm already annoyed at 5%. It's ridiculous.
-A bit unbelievable that Noah's house in the city has a back door and 25 men can fit in the middle of it. Also hard to take that the water should be murky instead of crystal clear.
-Editing needs another pass. For ex., at one place, there are only three men, not four - the fourth being one of theirs and he came back. The same mistake is repeated.
-I'm not sure how someone "who felt the calling of God on his heart to take that learning and use it to further His glory" is glorying God this way. There are no words for this.
TRIGGER: Rape every other page. Killing animals for sport.
-DNF. Stopped at the end of chapter 7, page 36, 10%. I just couldn't take the rapes.
-I did laughed, once: In context, a man refuse to do something and the whole village is burned to the ground. Then, someone says: "You do not have to be a judge to recognize the injustice of punishing many for the sins of one." ALL WOMEN were cursed because of Eve.
-Where is Noah's 3rd son? Shem and Japheth are present but no one talks about Ham.
-Dumbfounded when I realized that the affection Noah held for his wife was only because of her looks instead of her character.
-Mention of rape all over the place.
-I'm not sure why the "biblical/talmudic" units are important to the author, but I'm already annoyed at 5%. It's ridiculous.
-A bit unbelievable that Noah's house in the city has a back door and 25 men can fit in the middle of it. Also hard to take that the water should be murky instead of crystal clear.
-Editing needs another pass. For ex., at one place, there are only three men, not four - the fourth being one of theirs and he came back. The same mistake is repeated.
-I'm not sure how someone "who felt the calling of God on his heart to take that learning and use it to further His glory" is glorying God this way. There are no words for this.
November 14, 2024
I was a bit skeptical about starting this book after reading the description of the animals on the ark fighting for Noah, but author Dennis Bailey does an incredible job of writing the story such that readers can entertain the possibility of the animals working together to protect what God put in motion. Though the book has occasional scenes with extremely vivid and disturbing imagery, the book beautifully demonstrates the corruption of man and God’s need for restoration through the flood.
I really enjoyed this book and would highly encourage it for any Christian reader, as it brought me new perspective into God’s creation and man’s wickedness to stray from Him.
I really enjoyed this book and would highly encourage it for any Christian reader, as it brought me new perspective into God’s creation and man’s wickedness to stray from Him.
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