The Bronze Bow

by Elizabeth George Speare

Driven by hatred for the Romans, Daniel has vowed to see their destruction.  His leader is amassing an outlaw force to defeat them, but Daniel has doubts when he hears a teacher from Nazareth preach about the Kingdom of God.  Could he be following the wrong leader?


              Book Summary             

            Study Highlights             

Reading Level:   6th - 11th Spelling/Vocabulary:   Medium
Category:   Historical Fiction Comprehension:   Medium
Setting:   Palestine, 30-33 AD Critical Thinking:   Difficult
Theme:   Forgiveness, Love Biblical Focus:  Knowing Jesus
Paperback Novel:   254 pages Study Guide:  7 units

Related Studies:  Roman empire, Old Testament prophecies, Old World geography

Barbara's Note:  This book is a must-read!  We begin to understand why it was difficult for the Jews to accept Jesus when they yearned for military and political freedom.  Daniel matures from living a life of revenge to feeling that just to know Jesus is enough.  (Grades 7,8,9)