The Shofet
by Leland Olson
AncientAdded on February 17, 2026
Description
“The epic adventure tale of a young man who wanted to be counted among Israel’s mighty men of old, but finds out quickly that being a hero is not what he expected.”948 BC, Israel. A quiet year. Prosperous. King Solomon sits the throne and peace covers the land like a blanket tucked snugly beneath the chin.But not all is as it seems. Whispers abound. Tales of amassing armies and midnight assassins. Waking demons and children cast upon altars of fire.For the young sheepherder, Joshua, the stories seem fantastical. He lives in Shulem and nothing exciting ever happens in Shulem. Goats outnumber people ten to one. Sheep fifty to one. But then one morning Joshua returns from the fields to find his uncle’s head set on a pike and his mother and sister missing. Beside the ashes of his still smouldering house, the prophet Eli is waiting with a mysterious message from Elohim. Judgment comes swiftly. Joshua flees Shulem. Pursued by shadowy assassins through the forests of Bashan and into the Argob, fabled land of the giants, Joshua must learn to put his faith in Elohim even as everything is taken from him – his home, his family, even the slave girl he pulled down a mountain to free.If you enjoyed "The Peasant King," you'll love this thrilling tale of adventure, faith, and sacrifice.
Reader Reviews
The author of the novel writes that the idea to write this story came to him when bad weather forced him to stay indoors in a cabin with only 3 books to read. One was of Tolkien and the other the Bible. Maybe that is why this story had a very Lord of the Rings-feeling to me.Joshua lives in a village with more sheep than people. He and his friend Dan are on the verge of adulthood. Then one day death comes to the village. Horsemen kill many people and when Joshua arrives at his house he finds it b
I must admit that this story started well, slowed a bit and gradually drew me in as I became more comfortable with the characters. Joan was a very complex character and one must keep in mind that those who spam service to more than one king usually are. Alliances can shift. But Joshua is the main character and his father taught him well except people habe told him he is not the father of Tubal. Such tales are told to goad people into acting harshly and stumbling against one's enemies and Joshua
I enjoyed this story set in the era of King Solomon, it was a very rich background for a “young man coming of age heroic quest” story.There was enough action, philosophy, and supernaturalness included to spice it up and advance the tale….yet it did not grt too bogged down in becoming a discourse on religion.Of course there is the young hero finding his true calling, an old mystical sage, a fantastical helper, diabolical enemies, and naturally the maiden in distress…..but hey, the elements all wo
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