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Premonition (City of God) (Paperback)

by Randall Ingermanson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House (1 Sep 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0310247055
  • ISBN-13: 978-0310247050
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14.1 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,157,787 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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After a physics experiment goes awry, Messianic Jewish archaeologist Rivka Meyers finds herself stranded in first-century Jerusalem, married to the infuriating and lovable Israeli physicist Ari Kazan. Rivka knows that an illegal trial and execution awaits the leader of the Jewish Christian community—James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus. Can Rivka prevent this impending disaster, or is Ari right that Rivka’s meddling will only make matters worse?


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An extraordinary stone box was recently discovered in Jerusalem—the bone-box of "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus." This is his story . . .

It’s the year A.D. 57 and Jerusalem teeters on the brink of revolt against Rome. James, leader of the Jewish Christian community, has an enemy in high places. And two very strange friends . . .

Rivka Meyers is a Messianic Jewish archaeologist from California, trapped in first-century Jerusalem by a physics experiment gone horribly wrong.

Ari Kazan is her husband, an Israeli physicist slowly coming to grips with his Jewish heritage—and with a man named Jesus he was raised to hate.

With no way back to their own century, Rivka and Ari seek their niche in this doomed city of God. Ari applies his knowledge of physics to become an engineer, a man of honor. Rivka feels increasingly isolated in a patriarchal culture that treats women like children. She knows what’s coming—siege, famine, fire. At first, her warnings earn her grudging respect as a "seer woman." But when one of her predictions misses, the city scorns her as a false prophet.

Rivka knows that an illegal trial and execution awaits James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus. Can she prevent this disaster? Will James believe her "premonition"? Or is Ari right that Rivka’s meddling in history will only . . . make matters worse?

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4.0 out of 5 stars Premonition, 5 Nov 2003
By Mrs Marion Stroud (Bedford, Beds United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This is a very unusual book and one that mixes challenge with entertainment. Rivka Meyers, a Messianic Jewish archaeologist and her husband have been trapped in 1st century Jerusalem by a physics experiment that went wrong. Their arrival is the subject of the previous book in the series Transgression, and although the author insists that you do not need to have read the 1st book to appreciate the second, I would have liked a bit more information about how it all came about, in the shape of a detailed flashback or Preface. As a total non-scientist, I found the occasional references to physics theory somewhat puzzling, but having said that it did not spoil my enjoyment of the book.It is a powerful love story mixed with a strong element of suspense. The detailed research that the author has done evokes a very powerful atmosphere and illuminates the biblical accounts of the early church. The underlying question of the book that if Rivka knew what would happen in the 1st century and therefore wanted to warn people could she change the future and so change history is an intriguing one. The answers are not fully resolved - perhaps they will be answered with the next book. I eagerly await it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another fascinating book from the pen of Randy Ingermanson, 4 Sep 2003
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In Premonition, his latest book, Randy Ingermanson once again demonstrates his considerable skill as a writer.

He weaves a fascinating tale, successfully mixing intrigue and danger, to provide a first class, often thought-provoking, historical novel. He skillfully breathes life into the culture and traditions of first century Jerusalem, making us realise the customs and politics of the Jews of AD57 are so very different from our own.

Following on from his first book, Transgression, Ingermanson tracks the lives of Rivka Meyers – a Messianic Jewish archaeologist - and her husband, Ari Kazan – a physicist. Both from current times, they don’t belong in the past, but are stuck there. Rivka uses her knowledge of the future to make predictions, but to her dismay discovers her good reputation turns sour when a prediction fails. Meanwhile Ari seeks his own niche in the city, employing his considerable knowledge and abilities to make a living.

But as political events change, and the turmoil round the corner draws ever nearer, the atmosphere becomes charged and the pace quickens . . .

An impressive book from an impressive author – though I’ve come to expect no less – and one I’d recommend.

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