Lawhead is a christian writer, and here the christian themes are integral and well. Slave, soldier, lover, hero, saint,his life mirrored the cataclysmic world into which he was born. The crossover novela work of fiction written from a christian point of view, yet. Buy byzantium by stephen r lawhead online at alibris. He has written over 28 novels and numerous childrens and non fiction books. I became immersed in the journey of aidan, an irish monk, who encounters every manner of trial as he sets out from his homeland with a group of priests to deliver the book of kells to the emperor in byzantium. This is the first stephen lawhead book ive read, but it wont be my last. These series include the king raven trilogy, dragon king trilogy, song of albion series, the empyrion saga, the bright empires. A new venture from the author of the pendragon cycle the endless knot, 1993, etc. You will not be frightened by lethal aliens, or dazzled by futuristic technology. Lawheads research for the pendragon cycle sparked an interest in celtic history and culture, especially celtic christianity, topics which have featured prominently in his work ever since.
Lawhead was born in july 2, 1950 in kearney, nebraska. I have it in a dilapidated softcover but found a cheap hardcover version of it on amazon for 5 bucks and decided to get it. Lawhead born 2 july 1950 is a ukbased american writer known for his works of fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction, particularly celtic historical fiction. Byzantium by lawhead, stephen r and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He has written over 28 novels and numerous childrens and nonfiction books. Lawhead is an internationally acclaimed author of mythic history and imaginative fiction. Lawhead is the author of many different fantasy, science fiction novels, both for kids and for adults, and has written many book series. His works include byzantium, patrick, and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. I certainly recommend the book you may especially find the viking. Lawhead is a christian writer, and here the christian themes are integral and. The monk who came in from the cold christianity today. His first novel, in the hall of the dragon king, followed soon after.
Byzantium by stephen lawhead let me begin by saying i have read this book at least 4 times. Lawhead is an american author of science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and childrens books. Lawhead is a christian writer, and here the christian themes are integral and well developed. The first book in the series, taliesin, won the evangelical christian publishers. Faith, doubt, suffering, and true calling are depicted in a setting of bloodshed and draconian political manoeuvring, with an ending that will leave you breathless. However, ive heard varying reports on lawheads other works, especially his arthurian saga. Word of the bishops plan had reached us just after the christ mass. Christian products targeted toward teens and young adults. This was the first book by lawhead i readi chose it because i wanted to get a taste of his writing style without reading a three or more book series. Lawheads historical research into ninthcentury europe, byzantium, and the muslim caliphates is deep and full of subtle detail. Unfortunately i cant go into any more details about the plot because i dropped the book a little less than halfway through. His works include such bestselling novels as byzantium, patrick.
His works include byzantium and the series the pendragon. Lawhead is a christian author and he has won awards in the christian. The first book in the series, taliesin, won the evangelical christian publishers associations gold medallion award for fiction in 1988. Marketed as fantasy, the novel contains little overt supernatural content, although prayer is vital and dreams can be seen as omens. Near on 900 pages, it reads both more slowly, and much faster that one would think. Lawhead is also to be commended for being perhaps the most daring certified christian writer ive ever come across. Stephen lawhead fans wont find the same literary quality here that he has showcased in such novels as patrick or byzantium. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read byzantium. Lawhead is the internationally renowned author of the bestselling pendragon cycle, which received critical acclaim for its creative retelling of the arthur legend and its historical credibility. Sure, byzantium has a christian message, but lawhead is not afraid to realistically depict carnage, sexuality, and profanity to a small degree as it exists in the real world. This is how i came across byzantium by stephen lawhead. Lawhead, the criticallyacclaimed author of the pendragon cycle, concludes his eirlandia celtic fantasy series with in the kingdom of all tomorrows. Stephen lawheads byzantium tells the story of a young monk, aidan, who is captured by vikings while traveling to byzantium with a beautiful manuscript.
Aidan is sent to accompany a small band of monks on a quest to the city of byzantium to present the holy roman emperor with the book of kells. Stephen r lawhead although born to rule, aidan lives as a scribe in a remote irish monastery on the far, wild edge of christendom. Stephen lawhead s byzantium tells the story of a young monk, aidan, who is captured by vikings while traveling to byzantium with a beautiful manuscript. Later he learned to play electric guitar and played in notbad bands through university and beyond. But far from being a dry, academic study, this edgeoftheseat rollercoaster ride starts in twelfth century ireland, rockets through vikingage scandinavia, and reaches a climax in byzantium. It is a very long book with over 700 pages but so absorbing i was glad to pick it up and be. A standalone epic, this was lawheads first straight historical fiction novel. When i meet someone new, i like to ask them for book recommendations. Stephen lawheads byzantium walking together ministries. He wrote his first novel, in the hall of the dragon king 1982 to try to support his family.
Lawhead s historical research into ninthcentury europe, byzantium, and the muslim caliphates is deep and full of subtle detail. His works include byzantium and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. Christian forums home forums leisure and society fellowship and games book club welcome to christian forums, a forum to discuss christianity in a friendly surrounding. The story involves a group of irish monks who set out from their monastery to deliver the book of kells to the emperor of byzantium. These series include the king raven trilogy, dragon king trilogy, song of albion series, the empyrion saga, the bright empires series, the pendragon cycle, and hero with ross lawhead. Ive not read either stephen lawhead or historical fiction before, so it was a. Secure in work, contemplation, and dreams of the wider world, he is chosen to.
The dust jacket is beautiful and adds to the reading experience. Overall, i thought the plot of byzantium was far farreaching and ridiculousalmost to an. As expected, i found lawhead to be an engaging author. Marketed as fantasy, the novel contains little overt supernatural content, although prayer is. A master storyteller weaves a tale of adventure and the coming of age of a young soul in this epic novel of the early centuries of the first millennium. This book of kells will be presented to the holy roman emperor at. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Son of ireland, and the series the pendragon cycle, the song of albion, the celtic crusades, and his latest, king raven trilogy. These series include the king raven trilogy, dragon king trilogy, song of albion series, the. His works include byzantium, patrick, and the series the pendragon cycle. After a brief and unsuccessful foray into the music business, he launched his freelance career in 1981.
Lawhead 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. This seems to me a book meant to be read as a hardcover. Buy byzantium by lawhead, stephen r from amazons fiction books store. Stephen lawhead byzantium ive not read either stephen lawhead or historical fiction before, so it was a good introduction to what the genre could achieve. Born in kearney, nebraska in 1950, he entertained his younger brother and sisters with amazing tales and sleightofhand magic tricks. May 21, 2016 lawheads byzantium is a stand alone volume he normally writes series and is a profoundly impressive novel. And, despite tolkiens fears about art becoming propaganda, lawhead has done so successfully from an openly christian perspective.
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