Review of Magi Apprentice

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Thanks for the review. Wow, I'm seeing new things here that prompt me to go back and read my bible again, especially the account of the the three wise men who were guided by the star to where Jesus was, and the book of Daniel on where he contributed to astrology. I appreciate that you've mentioned that this book is well-researched, and contains historical, cultural, and political climate of the final decades before the Christ Era. My my my, I have a lot to learn about Christian beliefs on astronomy. I definitely want to read this book.
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Interestingly, the study of the stars plays a major role in biblical events.
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Congrats on BOTD!
Dan E. Hendrickson's "Magi Apprentice" An excellent book describes Rassan, a Parthian army military officer. One day, he crosses paths with a dying member of a significant Magi Order. Bright and Morning Star was his route, and it will take him to unimagined destinations. The morning star was none other than Jesus Christ. There is mystery and adventure in this book.
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This bookreally piqued my interest. Tale of the Magi from the Bible was one of the coolest thing for me. The way this book explored it in much depth, made me really wan to read it. Thanks for the review.
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Magi Apprentice is a gripping historical fiction novel blending Eastern Magi, biblical events, and political intrigue. Hendrickson's meticulous research and compelling storytelling make it a five-star read. Highly recommended for fans of Biblical historical fiction.
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The OBC reviewer has presented a thorough assessment. The combination of historical fiction, Rasaan and Magi-interesting characters, and Bible references will not disappoint. Congratulations on your BOTD triumph, author!
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I've read this review and some parts of the story are very interesting. I'm not a real book reader, but after trying to read this review, I think I'm starting to be interested in reading books and hopefully I will not only be a book reader but also a book maker someday
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Biblical stories always excites me, I am going to tell my mom about it so we can get a copy
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I also read and reviewed this book. Like you I thoroughly enjoyed this book and author. This fictional depiction engages the reader and it is easy to believe some of these events could have happened. I will look for more from this author.
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Notably, the stars played a pivotal role in guiding the wise men to the birthplace of Jesus. This historical fiction brilliantly shines a spotlight on the practices of old-generation astronomers, revealing how they studied the stars to anticipate the arrival of the Messiah.
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The protagonist of this book is Rassan, a military officer in the Parthian army. One day, he crosses paths with a dying member of a significant Magi Order. Bright and Morning Star was his route, and it will take him to unimagined destinations. Congrats on BOTD
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"Magi Apprentice" is a really interesting book that looks at the story of the Eastern Magi from a long time ago. It talks about history and the stars, which is pretty cool. There are different groups of religious people and power struggles, making the story more interesting. Rassan, the main character, learns a lot and becomes a star expert. The book talks about stories from the Bible, which people may find enjoyable.
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After reading the foreword of the book entitled "Magi Apprentice", I found it very interesting to read and to learn from it about the history of the 3 wise men or magi and of also the birth of Jesus our saviour of the humankind from sin.. Indeed, a very interesting book.
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Thank you for a detailed and thought-provoking review.
This book is amazing! I am no expert but I love everything about the cosmos. I love the research and effort that went into creating this book. We are so familiar with the 3 wise men who followed the stars until they found baby Jesus. I did not realize that they were known as the "Magi". Rasan's adventure sounds very captivating. This book sounds close to perfection. Congratulations to the author!
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Biblical historical fiction is so interesting and unique. I had never heard anything about Magi. Hell, I heard the word for the first time. Reading the review and sampling the book, I will definitely research more about the people and how they affected history. Congratulations to the author for the BOTD and best wishes for future projects.
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