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10/11/2017

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The Soldier Who Killed a King

 
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Author: David Kitz
Genre: Biblical Fiction


A stunning story of Holy Week through the eyes of a Roman centurion

Watch the triumphal entry of the donkey-riding king through the eyes of Marcus Longinus, the centurion charged with keeping the streets from erupting into open rebellion.

Look behind the scenes at the political plotting of King Herod, known as the scheming Fox for his 
ruthless shrewdness.

Get a front-row seat to the confrontation between the Jewish high priest Caiaphas and the Roman governor Pontius Pilate.

Understand as never before the horror of the decision to save a brutal terrorist in order to condemn the peaceful Jew to death.

If you've heard the story of Passion Week so often it's become stale, now is the time to rediscover the terrible events leading from Jesus's humble ride into the city to his crucifixion. The Soldier Who Killed a King will stun you afresh with how completely Christ's resurrection changed history, one life at a time.
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Reviewer: Sabrina Wade

At first, the beginning of this novel took my mind back to the movie Risen. As I kept reading, the novel blossomed into so much more.

Kitz, did an excellent job staying super close to the biblical accounts surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of my Lord Jesus Christ. The fictional details of the ”what ifs” concerning not only the centurion, but also the many bystanders held me captivated. Those scenes were like coloring outside the lines. They gave the reader an additional piece of art without tampering with the original.

If hearing the truth about Jesus Christ through Bible study, around Easter, or from a neighbor isn't appealing or worth believing PICK UP A COPY. Kitz will have your heart in his hand from the beginning until the end. He will make you question why you are still in denial. And for others he will lovingly remind you why Grace is sooooooooooo AmAzINg!


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Reviewer: Laura J. Davis

I love Biblical Fiction and this story, written from the perspective of the Roman centurion who nailed Jesus to the cross, is a keeper. We don't often get a glimpse into the minds of those who had contact with Jesus, and the author, David Kitz, did an excellent job in drawing me into the story. 

Kitz did an incredible job of making me feel like I was there. I could clearly see the blood on the centurion's hand and feel his anger over having to kill what he considered, an innocent man. I never considered before how the soldiers would have reacted at having to release a known terrorist - Barabas - in favour of a "harmless" prophet from Galilee. And when Marcus (the centurion) realizes who Jesus really is and his subsequent transformation because of it, well . . .  you almost forget it is fiction.

I loved this story and you will too! A great novel to read at Easter, but more importantly at any time of the year. 

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David Kitz link
10/12/2017 06:12:02 am

I am pleased with the positive review, and I'm delighted to know that my novel transported you to the most pivotal point in the history of the world. Continued blessings, Laura.

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David Kitz link
11/24/2017 08:05:30 pm

Thanks for your positive review, Sabrina.

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Margaret Tourond-Townson link
12/22/2017 01:41:09 pm

Congratulations David!
Margaret

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