By Way of the Wilderness

Lions of Judah #5

by Gilbert Morris

The always-compelling story of Moses, told as only master storyteller Gilbert Morris can deliver it. Readers will feel the sand beneath their feet as they follow Moses through his days in Pharaoh's court, his exile in the desert in Midian, his return to Egypt and confrontation with Pharaoh, to leading his people into the desert on their quest to reach the Promised Land. Lions of Judah Book 5.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Biblical Fiction, Fiction, Christian, Romance

288 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2005

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Loraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Biblical fiction book covers the life of Moses from birth to death. The Biblical foundation and historical research is evident throughout Morris' writing. I watched Moses through the ups and downs of his life as he constantly tried to follow God's direction. First, through his and his brother, Aaron's endeavors to get Pharaoh to let the Hebrews go. Then through the years of wandering in the desert. Even though Moses had a "Why me?" attitude at times and used various excuses to God for why he had chosen the wrong man, Moses did follow God's directions to the best of his ability throughout his life. This definitely made me realize that God can use anyone no matter what their weakness or disability (Moses supposedly stuttered), for His purposes. It also demonstrated that with God's leading, someone can do a lot more than they think they are capable.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a good book. Loved hearing the story of Moses again. He has always been one of my favorite people to read and learn about.

*Favorite Passage*
"Moses inhaled deeply of the intoxicating river air." By Way of the Wilderness by Gilbert Morris, page 27.

[Lucinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A retelling of the story of Moses of Biblical times from his birth through leading the Israelite children through the wilderness to the Promise Land where he could not enter.
The life and times of those people come alive by researched details that are very approprriate. Looking forward to searching out the other 5 books of this The Lions of Judah series.

[Cyril Cave · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great biblical story brought to life

I have now read 5 of this series of books and find they have each attempted to bring the scriptures alive. It is not easy to understand a culture of so long ago but these books have given me a deeper understanding.

[carole · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read!!

This is an fictional story that is an accurate depiction of Gods leading the Israelites out of Egypt written in an easy to read style. Very moving book.

[Robert Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another EXCELLENT STORY

These six are ones that you can't put down until you finish. Look forward to more from this author.
Thanks for sharing your stories with us, you reader.

[Linea Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another very good book in this series.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books that I have ever read! I have read it over 3 times. The story is about the life of Moses,his disciples,his relatives, and his long journey. I'm not sure why I was into this book so much, maybe it was Moses' compassion for what he does and for his god, or the bond between him and his family. Never the less it was a great book. I think the best parts of the book where his Moses' Nephew would have love problems and not see that the love of his life was always there at his side,ironic isnt it?

[Joyce Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding book about Moses and the new nation of Israel.

This is a book of real history. Mr Gilbert did an outstanding job of telling a story that is told in the Bible in four books. This is a real story of the birth of a nation.

[Elisabeth Brennhaug · Rating 3 out of 5]

The other books are better, I liked #1 and #4. Some of the side stories are almost the same and it didn’t give new life to the biblical story in the same way. It has some good parts, but I just got tired of the book.