The Thunder: A Novel on John Knox

Bond, Douglas

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John Knox, the Thundering Scot, lives a life of adventure and danger in turbulent, corrupt sixteenth–century Scotland. Finding himself a wanted man, Knox is besieged in a castle by French soldiers, seized, and made a galley slave. Yet he is unflinching in his stand for the gospel, even in the face of assassins and death, and even when his fiery preaching makes him an enemy of Mary, Queen of Scots.

Told from the perspective of a young student resolved to protect Knox no matter the cost, Douglas Bond’s thrilling biographical novel provides a look at the harrowing life story of a giant of the faith. Discover the fascinating story of a timid man transformed by the grace and power of the gospel into one of the most influential figures in Scottish history.

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  • Cover Type
    Paperback
  • ISBN
    9781596382145
  • Page Count
    400
  • Publisher
    P&R Publishing Company
  • Publication Date
    July 2012
  • Ages
    8-12, 13+
  • Special Considerations
    No Images of Christ

Endorsements (2)

“Rich, descriptive passages paint a vivid picture of Scotland and England during the Reformation. The spiritual aspect of the story is richer still, inviting the reader to wrestle with the gospel truths Knox so fearlessly preached.”

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Liz Curtis Higgs

author of the Lowland of Scotland series

“Douglas Bond tells an incredible story that is little known today: God’s grace at work in the life of John Knox and the struggle for the Reformation in Scotland. The Thunder is historically informative and spiritually inspiring, as well as highly enjoyable and fast–paced. Here is unfolded the life of a man filled with the grace of Christ and made courageous by his faith in God’s Word. The Thunder is a book that believing fathers will want their sons to read – in fact, it is an ideal book for fathers to read to their children. The Thunder is a gripping novel sure to stir the faith of anyone who longs to see the triumph of God’s Word in our own time.”

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Richard D. Phillips (MDiv

Westminster Theological Seminary), Senior Minister, Second Presbyterian Church, Greenville, SC

About the Author

Douglas Bond is the head of the English Department and a longtime teacher at Covenant High School, a classical Christian school in Tacoma, WA. He holds degrees from St. Martin's University, (MIT in education; BA in history) and a preliminary certificate in theology from Moore Theological College in Australia.

He has written numerous works of fiction, many of them for young people, including the Crown & Covenant trilogy (focusing on a Covenanter family in Scotland) and the Faith and Freedom trilogy (following the same family to Revolutionary America). His fictional works also include The Betrayal, a novel on John Calvin. Among his non-fiction titles are Stand Fast in the Way of Truth and Hold Fast in a Broken World.

In addition to his teaching and writing, Bond has an active speaking schedule, lecturing on literature, history, writing, and church music. He has led several study tours to France and the United Kingdom for high school students.

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The Thunder: A Novel on John Knox

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Publisher’s Description

John Knox, the Thundering Scot, lives a life of adventure and danger in turbulent, corrupt sixteenth–century Scotland. Finding himself a wanted man, Knox is besieged in a castle by French soldiers, seized, and made a galley slave. Yet he is unflinching in his stand for the gospel, even in the face of assassins and death, and even when his fiery preaching makes him an enemy of Mary, Queen of Scots.

Told from the perspective of a young student resolved to protect Knox no matter the cost, Douglas Bond’s thrilling biographical novel provides a look at the harrowing life story of a giant of the faith. Discover the fascinating story of a timid man transformed by the grace and power of the gospel into one of the most influential figures in Scottish history.

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