In a kingdom where loyalty and duty reign supreme, love is the most dangerous rebellion of all. The "King's Forbidden Servant" series takes readers on a captivating journey through the opulent and treacherous world of a royal court, where the heart's desires clash with the strict mandates of power. Each novel delves into the lives of the king's closest servants, whose forbidden romances threaten to unravel the very fabric of their lives and the kingdom itself. Follow the passionate and perilous stories of characters who must navigate the fine line between duty and desire, secrecy and scandal. From whispered confessions in hidden alcoves to daring escapes under the cloak of night, every page pulses with the tension of forbidden love and the sacrifices it demands. In a realm where betrayal lurks around every corner and loyalty is tested, these star-crossed lovers must decide if their love is worth the ultimate price. Will their clandestine affairs lead to their downfall, or will they find a way to defy the odds and carve out their own destinies? The "King's Forbidden Servant" series is a rich tapestry of romance, intrigue, and drama, weaving together the timeless themes of love and power in an unforgettable saga. Dive into a world where every heartbeat is a secret, and every secret is a potential undoing

Violence on the streets. Military expansion. Consumerism. Policies exploiting people and natural resources. Harassment and abuse: 1 & 2 Kings could hardly be more relevant. In the thirty-fourth volume of the Believers Church Bible Commentary series, Old Testament scholar Lynn Jost claims 1 & 2 Kings were written to form a community that would embrace the Ten Commandments and the Great Shema and would champion righteousness and compassion. Jost traces the characteristics of royal justice, with its systems of excess and indulgence, as well as the court intrigue, succession politics, interfamily rivalries, and prophetic judgment that mark the books. Through it all, Israel remains in a covenant relationship with a delivering God. Through it all, God calls the leaders and the people to practice justice, protect shalom, and live righteously. In vivid and accessible prose, Jost invites pastors, scholars, and lay readers to read 1 & 2 Kings as books of promise—ones that gesture toward a faithful God who rescues, judges, commands, and provides. About the Believers Church Bible Commentary series This readable commentary series is for all who seek more fully to understand the original message of Scripture and its meaning for today—Sunday school teachers, members of Bible study groups, students, pastors, and other seekers. –From the Series Foreword

In a kingdom where loyalty and duty reign supreme, love is the most dangerous rebellion of all. The "King's Forbidden Servant" series takes readers on a captivating journey through the opulent and treacherous world of a royal court, where the heart's desires clash with the strict mandates of power. Each novel delves into the lives of the king's closest servants, whose forbidden romances threaten to unravel the very fabric of their lives and the kingdom itself. Follow the passionate and perilous stories of characters who must navigate the fine line between duty and desire, secrecy and scandal. From whispered confessions in hidden alcoves to daring escapes under the cloak of night, every page pulses with the tension of forbidden love and the sacrifices it demands. In a realm where betrayal lurks around every corner and loyalty is tested, these star-crossed lovers must decide if their love is worth the ultimate price. Will their clandestine affairs lead to their downfall, or will they find a way to defy the odds and carve out their own destinies? The "King's Forbidden Servant" series is a rich tapestry of romance, intrigue, and drama, weaving together the timeless themes of love and power in an unforgettable saga. Dive into a world where every heartbeat is a secret, and every secret is a potential undoing.

George Lyman Kittredge's insightful editions of Shakespeare have endured in part because of this eclecticism, his diversity of interests, and his wide-ranging accomplishments—all of which are reflected in the valuable notes in each volume. The plays in the New Kittredge Shakespeare series retain the original Kittredge notes and introductions, changed or augmented only when some modernization seems necessary. These new editions also include introductory essays by contemporary editors, notes on the plays as they have been performed on stage and film, and additional student materials. These plays are being made available by Focus with the permission of the Kittredge heirs.

George Lyman Kittredge’s insightful editions of Shakespeare have endured in part because of his eclecticism, his diversity of interests, and his wide-ranging accomplishments—all of which are reflected in the valuable notes in each volume. The plays in the New Kittredge Shakespeare series retain their original Kittredge notes and introductions, changed or augmented only when some modernization seems necessary. These new editions also include introductory essays by contemporary editors, notes on the plays as they have been performed on stage and film, and additional student materials. These plays are being made available by Focus Publishing with the permission of the Kittredge heirs.