The Bell Messenger, Robert Cornuke
The Bell Messenger, Robert Cornuke
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The Bell Messenger

Author: Robert Cornuke, Alton Gansky

Narrator: Henry Strozier

Unabridged: 10 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/15/2009


Synopsis

Adventurer and author Robert Cornuke delivers an archaeological thriller that crosses the globe and spans two centuries. With these hopeful words, a dying Confederate lad bequeaths his Bible to the Union soldier who just shot him: "Be God's messenger as I have been." And so begins the journey of Elijah Bell's cherished Bible as it travels the world, transforming hearts wherever it goes.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael on June 18, 2022

One Bible starts out in the Civil War and keeps getting passed on and on through the years connecting people. Where each person who gets that Bible is called a Bell Messenger getting to know God and how it has an effect on each person. The story alternates between the past happenings and future/ pre......more

Goodreads review by Elise on February 23, 2017

This book was a change from what I usually read, so I really enjoyed it. The plot was unique and the various characters were easy to keep track of. The author did such a good job of describing the people and their experiences.......more

Goodreads review by Cora on September 16, 2024

This story follows a Civil War era Bible that passes through the hands of several people. I found it to be a nice historical fiction novel. It was not too syrupy or preachy. It did put more focus on the book rather than the teachings, but probably would have lost a few readers if it didn't. Sometime......more

Goodreads review by CindyHunt on May 09, 2019

An incredible story... That grabs your attention and doesn't let go. Even when you get to the very last word you still want to know...was there redemption for R.C.??? Where did the Bible go next... This story will tug at your mind and heart, as the Bell Messengers Bible transforms the lives the souls......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on January 28, 2018

Interesting novel about a Bible that passes through a variety of hands through history. Each new owner is challenged to "Be God's messenger as I have been" from the current owner as is it passed on.......more