The Third Testament
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The Third Testament
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Widower Fred Sankt is a professor at a small Catholic college who is not at all accustomed to dreaming. When he begins experiencing a series of pro... read full description

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Jan 02, 2011
Derek added it
In his debut novel, John Eklund takes on the interesting story of a man called on to write "The Third Testament." The idea is that since the the New Testament was written there has been no recording of God's work in the world in one place. A history professor, Fred Sankt, finds himself called on to complete this task even as his "normal" world is falling to pieces. A widower who lost his wife to cancer, Sankt's adult daughter now finds herself falling to the same disease and More...
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Jul 04, 2011
Ba rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I would have never dreamed that I'd rank a Catholic novel (especially one that gives high praise to Ronald Reagan)as my all-time favorite Christian fiction book, but The Third Testament is amazing. Much of it is not fiction at all, but rather a select history of Christianity from a Catholic perspective. It is not a dry academic text book history, but a fascinating history of martyrs, saints, holy apparitions, religious military conflicts, Evil Empires, and inexplicable miracles. As much as I enj More...
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Dec 28, 2010
Julie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Fred is a grieving widower with one daughter who lives near Chicago. A faithful Catholic, he begins having a series of dreams which make him realize that he is being prompted to write the third testament to the Bible ... which would update it for modern times. Soon after this, he is served with what seems to be a bogus summons that nonetheless threatens to take his home from him and his daughter finds she has melanoma which is spreading rapidly through her body.

At this point, Fred turn More...
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Jan 31, 2011
Caitlin rated it: 4 of 5 stars
The Third Testament was the first religious book I've read. It was slow going at frist but I think it was only because I expected the book to be dull. It was anything but. John Eklund beautifully wrote about a man who despite losing his wife and almost losing is only daughter kept faith. Fred wrote the Third Testament and it was trully a new way to look at the events that have happened since the bible was last written. One quote in particular that he added caught my eye, "When the devil is More...
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Jan 19, 2011
Nancy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Interesting book and extremely well- written. The writing and intense explanations of people, places, facts within the pages had me wondering about the background of the author. History, English teacher? Scholarly rendering of historical events, although there is the constant placing of catholicism at the forefront. I have to confess that there were times during my reading, when I was relieved to get away from the history of the the church, and delve into the personal issues confronting the More...
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Jul 03, 2011
John rated it: 5 of 5 stars
See the reviews of my book:

Catholicfiction.net:
http://www.catholicfiction.net/2010/11/2...

Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Third-Testament-Jo...

Midwest Book Review:
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/rbw/dec...

A Catholic View:
http://acatholicview.blogspot.com/2011/0...

YIM Catholic Blog: http://yimcatholic.blogspot.com/2011/04/...

Catholic Mom in Hawaii Blog: http://hicatholicmom.blogspot.com/2011/0...

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Nov 14, 2011
Sharon rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Not a book I would have normally choosen from the shelf, although I am glad that I did. The story of a man and his life is intertwined with a second story, a story of his faith in God. There were many stories he writes in his book, the Third Testament, that I had heard of but did not know. I learned a great deal more of religion and history that I was not aware of. However, that was not my favorite part of the book. I prefer fiction despite the fact I am a history teacher. I like the reali More...
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Aug 08, 2010
Jennifer rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Yes, the author is my husband :) That fact aside, the book really is fantastic. For all those out there who want a collection of biblical events and stories that have occurred since the New Testament, all wrapped up with a heartfelt and touching story to boot, this is the book for you!
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Oct 22, 2011
Bailey rated it: 1 of 5 stars
This author seemed to have an agenda in writing this "novel." It really comes across as a Third Testament disguised within a (largely uninteresting) story. If Eklund wanted to write a 3rd testament, he should have done that and not attempted to insert it into a novel.
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Jun 26, 2011
Pat rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The best Christian fiction book I've ever read. Tremendous story! It was inspirational and real for me. The historical aspects were simply incredible. Highly recommended!
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Jun 19, 2011
Ishanie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I won this book on First Reads giveaways here on goodreads! I'm looking forward to getting started on it and I will update this review as soon as I finish it! Thanks!!

***UPDATE***

I am not a religious person. Quite the opposite actually. And yet, the subject intrigues me. The idea of adding more to a book written 2000 years ago was fascinating. Check it out when you get a chance!
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Nov 29, 2011
Jason rated it: 3 of 5 stars
It was slow going at frist but I think it was only because I expected the book to be dull. John Eklund beautifully wrote about a man who despite losing his wife and almost losing is only daughter keeps his faith. Well written and great character development. My only drawback is it takes a few chapters to get going and the type face is almost too small to enjoy reading.
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Mar 10, 2011
Jeannie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I won this book in a Firstreads giveaway.

I recieved an autographed copy of this book. The author writes "May you find intrigue and inspiration in these pages" to which I respond "I did, sir, I truly did"



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