Plot Synopsis
Anne Rice's Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt is a fictional novel about the life of a seven year old Jesus set in Alexandria, Egypt. This is the first part out of a four part series.
Critical Reception
"This new direction for Rice is both bold and reverent, and is bound to please fans and newcomers alike". Matthew L. Moffett, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale
"The book succeeds in capturing Jesus' profound Jewishness, with some of the best scenes reflecting his Torah education and immersion in the oral traditions of the Hebrew Bible". Publishers Weekly
Books in Series
Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt Author Information
- Mahalo's Guide to Anne Rice
- Official Site: Anne Rice
- Wikipedia: Anne Rice
- Christianity Today: "An Interview with a Penitent" (2007)
- National Catholic Reporter: Out of the Savage Garden (2005)
- Sign on San Diego: Anne Rice's Rebirth (2005)
Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt Adaptations
- 2008: Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt In Production
Is Anne Rice's book Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana as good as Out of Egypt?(1 Answer)
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Though fictional, The Road to Cana is also very spiritual, a book of light and not darkness, and highly recommended to those who like Christian fiction, those who ...
Does Anne Rice have any new books coming out?(4 Answers)
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http://www.annerice.com/Bookshelf-AngelTime-Media.html Due on October 27, Angel Time is a metaphysical Christian thriller. This is the first of a 3 part series. On the ...
What are the similarities and differences between Easter and Passover?(3 Answers)
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Easter and Passover are similar in that both are celebrated by Christians, both use the symbol of a slain lamb to prevent God's wrath, and both dates ...
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336
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ISBN 0375412018
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First in a four part series
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Rice wrote the book after reuniting with the Catholic Church in 1998
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A film based on the book was canceled due to creative differences
