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Jonah In the Time of the Kings: A Historical Novel: Book 1 Series "Mighty Men and Women of the Bible" Kindle Edition

by Anthony Barbera (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 378 ratings

Jonah takes you on a miracle-filled journey from deep within the whale's belly over 500 war-torn miles and into the heart of ancient Nineveh. Here, the Bible’s most improbable hero discovers a path to redemption in a story of defiance, grace, and transformation.Feel Jonah's love for his beloved Naomi and his best friend, Amos. Tremble before the King and Queen of Nineveh. Jonah In the Time of the Kings, gloriously unveils God's tender heart, a love that reaches the most broken of men, delivered by a prophet as flawed as he is extraordinary.

"A Glorious Novel Illuminating One Of The Bible's Greatest Stories Of Transformation. Barbera Fills In The Details With Masterful Skill...CBD"

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    October 29, 2010
  6. Reading age
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"I got goose bumps reading this. It was as if I was Jonah, and I was in the presence of God. Wow!" Pastor Taylor Overbey


"Jonah is imaginative, exciting and wonderfully
written. Very easy reading; both Biblically and
historically well done. Bravo!"
Father Healy
St. Anselm's Catholic Church - San Anselmo, California

From the Author

"Jonah In the Time of the Kings" is historical fiction taken directly from the Book of Jonah, with the addition of many biblical records in addition to historical documentation from the Assyrians nations. I visited many of the locations where Jonah walked, experiencing the excitement of the holy lands and taking a full two years to research the project before ever beginning the actual writing. I hope you enjoy this novel about Jonah as much as I did writing it, and that you learn more about one of the Bibles most misunderstood prophets. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0047O2QO8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Full Grace Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 29, 2010
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 4th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1449980191
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Mighty Men and Women of the Bible
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 378 ratings

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Anthony Barbera

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Anthony Barbera is a novelist and composer with a lifelong passion for both storytelling and music. He began his creative journey as a film and commercial composer, earning his bachelor’s in music composition from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and later pursuing graduate studies at the University of Massachusetts, where his work was performed by the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra.

Yet it was storytelling that ultimately captured his heart. After guiding a group of young writers and actors in their first film, X Marks the Spot, Anthony turned to fiction with a focus on deeply human, faith-driven stories. His published novels include 'Catching Baby Moses', 'The First Rains of October', 'Jonah: In the Time of the Kings', 'Assurity: A Space Thriller', and 'Izzy the Bernese Mountain Dog'. His latest release, 'Elijah: Fire from Heaven, captures the courage and calling of one man who stood alone for the Living God.'

Want behind-the-scenes updates, free books, and exclusive content? Join Anthony’s Readers on his website: AnthonyBarbera

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Customers find this historical novel engaging and well-written, with one review noting how the author brings the time period to life. They appreciate how the book explores Jonah's character and provides a great perspective on the prophet, while one customer highlights its thoughtful research and informative content. Customers praise the portrayal of God's power and compassion throughout the narrative.

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36 customers mention "Readability"36 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and wonderful to read, with one mentioning it's anything but boring.

"I really enjoyed reading this book!! Anthony takes characters that we know in the Bible and brings them to life, making them relatable...." Read more

"...Shows truly how magnificent our God really is. This book is very interesting and full of .... might have or could have happened...." Read more

"...Even if you know the story of Jonah already, like I did, this masterpiece is worth it...." Read more

"It was a good novel if you like gory war stories. It definitely took a lot of liberty with things that aren't in the Bible...." Read more

36 customers mention "Story quality"36 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it awesome and relatable, with one customer noting how it adds depth to the biblical narrative.

"...Anthony takes characters that we know in the Bible and brings them to life, making them relatable...." Read more

"Jonah's story in the Bible is awesome, and Anthony brings it to life in our imagination in a wonderful way!..." Read more

"...Just enough truth to a book of fiction to make you think and know our God is most powerful and True." Read more

"A solid, enjoyable story on Jonah, that points to our awesome God...." Read more

28 customers mention "Writing quality"25 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, finding it engaging and concise, with one customer noting how the author brought the historical time period to life.

"...In the Bible, the book of Jonah is four chapters that tell the story concisely and I liked that I felt I could more fully understand some of the..." Read more

"This story was well written, has excellent pacing and true to the scripture we know...." Read more

"Historically accurate plus fun fiction. Jonah is depicted as a very real person who also had a calling of prophet." Read more

"...that accurately represents the Word of God and reasonably fills in the gaps with dialogue and glimpses of everyday life in the ancient times, but..." Read more

21 customers mention "Character development"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly how it explores Jonah's character and perspective, with one customer noting the relatable portrayal of his feelings and another mentioning the engaging banter between characters.

"...It explored Jonah’s character, his family and friends, added depth to the story that most of us only know from text, and reminded me the trip from..." Read more

"I've always loved the story of Jonah and was thrilled when I found this audiobook...." Read more

"...The book helped me to gain some interesting and helpful insights into Jonah and the Assyrian people...." Read more

"Historically accurate plus fun fiction. Jonah is depicted as a very real person who also had a calling of prophet." Read more

7 customers mention "Knowledge"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's informative content, with one customer highlighting its detailed descriptions and another noting its thoughtful research.

"...He seems to have done a great job with his research and it was very eye opening to get detailed descriptions of what it actually looked like during..." Read more

"...It’s fascinating how relevant and relatable the story of Jonah is...." Read more

"...He’s very concise yet powerful in his descriptions of all aspects of the story, the emotions and the characters...." Read more

"...view that was not only entertaining but very helpful in having a better understanding of what Jonah delt with in his trials...." Read more

7 customers mention "Power"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's portrayal of God's power, with one customer noting how it makes the biblical account come alive, while another mentions feeling God's love and urgency throughout the narrative.

"...truth to a book of fiction to make you think and know our God is most powerful and True." Read more

"A solid, enjoyable story on Jonah, that points to our awesome God...." Read more

"...Everything came so alive to me, I could sense God’s love AND urgency. Jonah was a wonderful character we could all relate to. And yet I wonder....." Read more

"...This book made Jonah's bible account come alive!! Even young readers would enjoy this!" Read more

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  • Liz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brings Biblical Characters to Life!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2025
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    I really enjoyed reading this book!! Anthony takes characters that we know in the Bible and brings them to life, making them relatable. He seems to have done a great job with his research and it was very eye opening to get detailed descriptions of what it actually looked like during that time for battles to be waged and for cities to be under siege. I feel like I have a much better understanding of what the time period was like and helps me to understand the story on a deeper level. I can't wait to read the next book Elijah!!
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  • Darbydan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jonah in the Time of the Kings, by Anthony Barbera
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    Jonah's story in the Bible is awesome, and Anthony brings it to life in our imagination in a wonderful way! Thank you for being an author who publishes Christian novels with biblical scripture woven in.
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  • fp
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2019
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    I really enjoyed reading about Jonah. I realize that it is fictional, but little is known about the Prophet. I
    enjoyed learning how Jonah might have ended in the belly of the whale. Through the messages from God, Jonah is able to change the hearts of kings. The historical and biblical events of those times show God's love for all people.
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  • Jada Pike
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jonah
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024
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    I love this story in the bible. Shows truly how magnificent our God really is. This book is very interesting and full of .... might have or could have happened. Just enough truth to a book of fiction to make you think and know our God is most powerful and True.
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  • DottieLMT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Believable and enjoyable.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
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    A solid, enjoyable story on Jonah, that points to our awesome God. I could easily imagine all the events and the voice of the Lord as He spoke to Jonah. Definitely recommend!
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  • Bonnie O'Connor
    5.0 out of 5 stars God Bless You Anthony Barbera and Readers!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2016
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    Wow! It’s so good! Not only did this book get me back into the habit of reading again, but took me on a wild adventure from Gath Hepher, to the sea, to the desert. I know the story of Jonah backwards and forwards; it’s one of my favorite Bible stories. However, this version gave me a different view of the story. It explored Jonah’s character, his family and friends, added depth to the story that most of us only know from text, and reminded me the trip from the sea to Nineveh was not easy for Jonah even if the Bible didn’t mention what the trip was like. It also reminded me that Jonah was never alone, not just because of his fiancé and his friend Amos who was also a prophet, but because God was involved and was protecting him all the way through.
    On a personal level, this book reminded me the need I had to pray continually at a time when I wasn’t praying that much. It also reminded me that God is not about to leave me in the dust; He’s got me and is going to protect me, just as He did Jonah (hopefully fish aren’t involved this time).
    It was so good a story that I felt sad finishing up the story. I highly recommend this book. Even if you know the story of Jonah already, like I did, this masterpiece is worth it. Reading it, you’ll either feel like you’re back in the Bible times or that the Bible has come to life around you. God bless you Anthony Barbera, and to all you readers, may God reach you through this story.
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  • Laura Hernandez
    3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable But
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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    I've always loved the story of Jonah and was thrilled when I found this audiobook. However, there are areas where the narration is distorted with what sounds like issues with the narrator's microphone so there are certain words you don't hear and strange microphone sounds. I tried getting a refund but according to audible they don't grant them.
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  • Grammy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good novel
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019
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    It was a good novel if you like gory war stories. It definitely took a lot of liberty with things that aren't in the Bible. It could have done without some of the profane language used in spots...after all, it is a Biblically based story.
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  • john. Callaghan
    5.0 out of 5 stars great story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2021
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    This is my first novel by Anthony Barbera. I found it informative, easy to read and true to the story in scripture. I love the reflections on God’s goodness and willingness to forgive, despite some of the despicable acts of the Ninevites. This is such an important message for all believers.
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