Glimpses of Truth

by Jack Cavanaugh

Book Overview

An extraordinary intellect, the love of a beautiful woman, and a remarkable mission - life holds great promise for Thomas Torr. Chosen by John Wycliffe to assist in translating the Latin Vulgate into... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310215749
• ISBN13: 9780310215745
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

It's great!

Wow...this book was really great! I had never read anything by Jack Cavanaugh before, and I really don't know who he was - but this book totally blew me away. You get totally drawn into the story and you feel connected to each one of the characters - when one takes a blow you feel it! My favorite part of this book is how God is highlighted as the main focus -then there is this tender romance underlying it - that...wow, just tears at you! It's a great book, I highly recommend it, you won't be disappointed!

Cavanaugh = Great Historical Fiction

I highly recommend "Glimpses of Truth" to anyone who 1) enjoys a good adventure, 2) likes a tender romance and 3) wants to understand why the Bible is a precious book.Jack Cavanaugh is a master of historical fiction, bringing to life the people and places involved in major events long ago that still affect us today. One can practically smell the earthy grime of the village of Fearnleah, taste an elaborate dinner prepared for the bishop, hear the hubbub at the annual Christ's Mass celebration. But more than that, we are led through young Thomas Torr's spiritual odyssey in a way that leaves a permanent impression; one can never look at the Bible in the same way.All in all, this first volume in the Book of Books series is a great read and difficult to put down. But that's the case with most anything written by Cavanaugh!

History Revealed in All Her Glory!

Jack Cavanaugh is one of my favorite writers of historical fiction--this book is yet another example of why he's so good at his craft. Facts and figures are woven into the fabric of the story, not stitched on top like superfluous trim. His homework is obvious, yet never overshadows the story or the characters. It's a powerful rendering of the Wycliffe history, told with a pastor's heart and a novelist's sense of drama. A wonderful read!

Eye Opening! Inspiring!

When I first looked at the description of this book I thought, "How could the english translation of the Bible be an interesting subject for a historial novel". After reading it I am in awe of the people who suffered and sacrified their lives to get the Bible into the hands of others. Seeing the scriptures, with all the hope they provided, for the first time must have been a life changing experience. I can't imagine not having my Bible to read freely. And this is exactly the picture Jack Cavanaugh creates in this book. The heart of the book is best illustrated in the statement "I'll be content with whatever glimpses of the truth he'll [God] allow me to keep." This book really makes you appreciate what a privaledge we have today. I can hardly wait until the next in the series. Please hurry Jack!

Life-changing

I will never look at my Bible the same way. Jack Cavanaugh writes a compelling tale of love and commitment, courage and compassion. In Glimpses of Truth, the tale of the English translation of God's Word is told in a stirring, heart-felt way. The book we take for granted can only be resting in our hands today because of the blood of others. Their strength of purpose, their love for God, their commitment to truth enables us to read God's word for ourselves, in our own language. Jack Cavanaugh brings home the ultimate truth that having God's Word isn't just a privilege, it's a heavenly right, and one we should never take for granted. Put this in your shopping cart. You won't be sorry you did.