All beautiful unmarried women in the city of Susa are brought to Xerxes. The Declaration of Independence is just over 200 years old and it has to be kept in a glass case with all the air sucked out of it. The story of Esther has been one that has always touched me and challenged me. This book was an enjoyable read, but I'm not able to give it four or five stars because the initial setup/prologue is cheesy, the writing level seemed to be lower than average adult reading level, and the conflict devices seemed cheesy as well. I have no shame in saying, don’t waste your time on this book unless it’s the only one you can find on this list. Such beauty. Esther falls in love with the King. Beyond that it's sexist, stupid and clearly written by a man. Written by Kemp Powers, based on his play. This book was an okay read for me. Still, I commend the fact that it awakens interest in the original biblical account, and it al. I admire her. If he would have talked to even 2 women, he would have discovered how wrong his depiction of gettin. The screenplay by Stephan Blinn is based on Tommy Tenney and Mark Andrew Olsen's novel Hadassah: One Night with the King and Nathaniel Weinreb's novel Esther (the latter uncredited, but the film closely follows Weinreb's book in plot, including direct quotes and events in the novel)[citation needed], One Night with the King is a dramatization of the Biblical story of Esther, who risked her life by approaching the King of Persia to request that he save the Jewish people. I'm not sure I've read anything quite like this before. Awful, awful, awful. Who knows but that we are living now because God has ordained us a purpose for such a time as this?? What age group would this book be appropriate for? When, several years later, Nehemiah asked the Persian King for permission to return to Zion and rebuild Jerusalem, "the Queen is seating by him" (Nehemia 2:6), and she influenced the King's decision to approve Nehamia's request. And hadassah was raised around the Jewish world. About first 20% of the book almost made me gave up. Start by marking “Hadassah: One Night with the King” as Want to Read: Error rating book. One Night with the King is the story of Esther, a book in the Old Testament and King Artexerxis, a powerful Babylonian king. She will not be able to return to the king unless she pleases him and he summons her by name. ( 2004) (The first book in the Hadassah series) A novel by Mark Andrew Olsen and Tommy Tenney. The king spares her life out of his love for her. One Night with the King : the complete screenplay. [6] Subsequent DVD sales were strong at $20,688,299, more than making up for production costs. It cleared up some questions that I had in my own mind concerning the story of Esther. It was made into a film released in 2006 in the United States. In the story, Esther undergoes a transformation from a young girl who doesn't believe in God because her parents were slaughtered to a woman who suddenly trusts everything in God (with no explanation of the change in heart) and realizes that what HE wants is for her to become Queen by giving herself completely over to King Xersies and exist to make him happy. But at the same time, I didn't particularly love any of the characters. In the film, Esther is featured prominently throughout, and it is Haman who receives little screen-time until the last third of the film. The Declaration of Independence is just over 200 years old and it has to be kept in a glass case with all the air sucked out of it. This was ok, I found it very descriptive which is ok if you like descriptive books. One Night With The King quietly came out a couple of weeks ago. I first read it as a Teen. "[9], The film received better views from the Christian community. For instance, I could not find any record that Tenney's take on the story of the Saul and the Amalekites (why the race survived) was true. The film's trailers showed before One Night With The King. By the end of its theatrical run, the film had received $13,395,961 domestically, with $13,728,450 worldwide. The author does take some creative liberties, but that is why it is historical fiction. Before I read this book, I had read some reviews which had me wondering if this one would be something I'd like, reviews from people whose opinions I trust. But once she was hauled into the palace? Perhaps a young Jewish woman, a peasant from Susa, should have been the most unlikely possibility, the most unlikely candidate to be the next Queen of Persia. I see such strength in her. The actual story of Esther wasn't too bad, I mostly had a problem with the premise. But she was one only because she trusted in God who led her to be someone important for a time such as the one that was placed before her. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The actual story of Esther wasn't too bad, I mostly had a problem with the premise. Its tales of Aladdin, Ali Baba, and Sindbad the Sailor have almost become part of Western folklore, though these were added to the collection only in … [8], V.A. During their preparation, Hegai discovers Esther can read and listens to her reading to the other contenders. Hadassah is a great book for those who know about the Esther story. Bestselling author Tommy Tenney expands the extraordinary story of Esther like no novelist has done before. Some of it was a bit too descriptive for me. Jeannie Tenney wrote and sang "One Night with the King", which can be heard during the final credits. After Haman is taken away, the king goes to Esther's side. Towards the end she said "it felt like I would never get there" and I felt exactly the same . None of the women would return to the king unless he summoned her by name (verse 14). Mordecai becomes a scribe in the King's Court, and Hadassah convinces her uncle to dress her as a Persian boy so that she can attend a celebration for all citizens, capping off King Xerx. I am told that the author did extensive research on the subject of Queen Esther before writing this book. During its opening weekend, it earned $4,120,497 in theaters. She was a co-author with her husband, Tommy Tenney (also a producer of the film), of the book upon which the film is based. If it were strictly a fictitious novel and not "historical fiction" I would have done better. She knew the king loved her so she convinced the king to make another law to help the Jewish. The key to watching this movie is to be aware that it is not based on the Book of Esther, it is based on Tommy Tenney’s book Hadassah: One Night with the King, a work of historical fiction, based on The Book of Esther. Hmmm... what I will point out here, is that. The Genius Club[4] from writer/director Tim Chey[5] was also released theatrically in 2006. Bestselling author Tommy Tenney expands the extraordinary story of Esther like no novelist has done before. [14], https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/One-Night-with-the-King#tab=box-office, Treasure Valley Christian News, by Ken Malgren, Boise, Idaho, https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/One-Night-with-the-King#tab=video-sales, One Night with the King - MovieGuide Review, Grace-Centered Magazine Christian Movie Review, One Night With the King MovieGuide Review, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=One_Night_with_the_King&oldid=1009465422, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2018, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2015, Wikipedia articles needing factual verification from July 2010, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 28 February 2021, at 19:02. Blinn, Stephan; Crouch, Paul; Tenney, Tommy, 1956-. Mordecai proclaims, "I order this decree sent out under the great seal of Mordecai, Prince of Persia, a Jew". (The following is a post by Muhannad Salhi, Arab World Specialist, African and Middle Eastern Division.) The king chose Esther. And hadassah was raised around the Jewish world. Queen Vashti was opposed to the war, desiring King Xerxes to enhance his kingdom instead. January 1st 2005 Bestselling author Tommy Tenney expands the extraordinary story of Esther like no novelist has done before. And to top it off, Esther is more of a sexpot than a heroine. Watch knowing you are not going to be seeing the Word of God opening before you, and don’t watch with children under pre-teen ages, there is a lot of sensuality. This book, although fiction, allowed me glimpses into her life and story that inspired me even though they may not be true. After I finished reading the book...I reread the actual account in the bible. I get that this is a fiction novel but to take so many liberties with the details of making a biblical story into a novel is repulsive! One Night with the King is a 2006 American religious epic film produced by Matt Crouch and Laurie Crouch of Gener8Xion Entertainment, directed by Michael O. Sajbel, and starring Peter O'Toole, Tiffany Dupont, John Rhys-Davies and Luke Goss. After the 1970s high of King’s greatest work, Cujo came out of the ’80s and holds great characters and character development, but is overall a touch cartoonish. Then King Xerxes kisses Esther. The king saves her and commands Haman be hanged on the gallows he had erected to hang Mordecai. She wins the king's favor by revealing her heart to him. I felt the same say I feel when watching a better than average made-for-TV movie: it was a nice way to pass the time, but nothing I'd recommend for high awards. It's True, so the book stayed on my "TBR Someday". By the end of its theatrical run, the film had earned $13,395,961 domestically,[2] and $13,728,450 worldwide. After all, it’s about a quiet Maine town terrorized by a rabid dog. First off, Hadassah waking in extreme pain and spilling her whole bed at the onset of her first menses proves Tenney has no clue what this experience is like. An unparalleled monument to the ageless art of story-telling, the tales of the One Thousand and One Nights have, for many centuries, titillated the imaginations of generations the world over. Late into the night, he brings her to King Xerxes to read to him. Very poorly written to boot; really just a man's wet dream. One Night in Miami’s debates about the responsibilities of prominent black artists could hardly fail to resonate with King on a personal level, given her recent ascent of the power ladder. Such beauty. An amazing story that fuses a Biblical epic and relates it to the present day. And because the author added so much, I wasn't sure what I could trust as historically accurate (. In my opinion, he took his author's liberties way, way too far. She holds her own feast in protest against the war. Haman then attacks Esther. He announces himself before Haman to be a son of Abraham, a Jew. Amazon Australia Amazon Canada Amazon France Amazon Germany Amazon India Amazon Italy Amazon Spain Amazon UK Amazon. [13], In the US, One Night With The King is also rated PG by the MPAA for violence, some sensuality and thematic elements. However, "One Night with the King" follows almost identically the novel "Esther" by Nathaniel Weinreb in plot, including direct quotes and events in the novel. She was then gathered with other young women to be chosen by the king of that time. I mean, it's a classic Cinderella-type tale. After Hadassah's entire family is killed by a band of Amalekite rogues set on destroying the Jewish race, she is raised by her cousin Mordecai. [7], One Night with the King received a generally negative reception, garnering a 19% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 26 reviews, with an average of 4.4 out of 10. Free shipping for many products! She knew the king loved her so she convinced the king to make another law to help the Jewish. This book was an enjoyable read, but I'm not able to give it four or five stars because the initial setup/prologue is cheesy, the writing level seemed to be lower than average adult reading level, and the conflict devices seemed cheesy as well. For His purposes. Publication date. Each subsequent night, she will complete the previous night's story and begin a new one, again leaving off to keep him intrigued and herself alive. It appears that each of these women had sexual relations with the king. Apr 21, 2014. And SWASTIKAS?!? He provided her with food, cosmetics, and seven female servants (verse 9). Whilst avoiding graphic detail, the author describes bedroom scenes that will make some readers uncomfortable. Through all the things I knew were going to happen, I was just like bored, "blah, blah, blah, I already know this" and through all the added stuff, I was like, "HEY! "[11] The movie has also been endorsed by the American Bible Society. This book, although fiction, allowed me glimpses into her life and story that inspired me even though they may not be true. Not so for books that... To see what your friends thought of this book, I first read it as a Teen. Michael O. Sajbel. [12], The British Board of Film Classification granted this motion picture a PG certificate, noting that it contained "images of moderate battle violence". For example, the Biblical story focuses mainly on Haman and his plot to destroy the Jews, and Esther is only becoming a dominant character in Chapter 6. I mean, yes, sometimes there were too much information about how beautiful the palace was, a lot of description. In Biblical times, a girl disguises her Jewish origins when the Persian king comes looking for a new bride among his subjects. It reads like a romantic novel with the Biblical story in the background. Esther asks, "What made you come back"? The book. Trouble is, the man in question is Kit, the ex-husband she's spent five years getting over. Haman, filled with vengeance and hatred, seeks to destroy Mordecai and all his people because generations earlier, Jews persecuted his forefathers. Leaf, who was among the group, pressed a dragonglass dagger into his chest, causing his eyes to turn blue and turning him into the first of the White Walkers. The Arabian Nights: One Thousand and One Nights Questions and Answers. Mordecai keeps Hadassah in seclusion, forbidding her to reveal her Hebrew heritage as he believes it puts them at risk. I absolutely loved this book. If he would have talked to even 2 women, he would have discovered how wrong his depiction of getting the first menses is. Esther 2:17 states, “Now the king was attracted to Esther more than to any of the other women, and she won his favor and approval more than any of the other … Musetto of the New York Post, noting that, "The cinematography and sets look great, but the script is a bummer. However, the film adds stylistic elements not present in the Biblical story, as well as depicting several non-Biblical minor characters. And blonde. When it is Esther's turn for her 'one night with the king', she only wears what Hegai advises. So it was probably partially just me. And because the author added so much, I wasn't sure what I could trust as historically accurate (or historically accurate to the best of historians' knowledge) and what was pure fantasy. Wherein a queen is forged in the great fires of trial, a lover shaped with care and a woman gently coaxed into bravery. But then an evil servant of the king tricks the king to make a law to banish and kill the Jewish people. Think Jaws, but with a 200-pound Saint Bernard. The Night’s King was also the 13th Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch. [citation needed]. It is a story that shows God's sovereign hand over our lives and even over our dea. Through her quick wit, intelligence, and integrity, she becomes Hegai's favorite. THAT WASN'T IN THE BIBLE!!!" Hadassah: One Night with the King is a 2004 novel by Tommy Tenney and Mark Andrew Olsen based upon a retelling of the Biblical Book of Esther. He admires her bravery. Mordecai is made a Prince of Persia, and issues a royal decree in his own name, with flashbacks of Esther being made Queen, and the crowd of Jews cheering in the streets. Mordecai refuses, declaring he will only kneel before God and the king. To live out our lives in the places set before us in a manner that honors God alone. Mordecai keeps Hadassah in seclusion, forbidding her to reveal her Hebrew heritage as he believes it puts them at risk. The story of Esther has been one that has always touched me and challenged me. She was raised by her cousin and she practiced her jewfish religion. Think about that: ol’ ice horns was the 13th Lord Commander, and Jon Snow is the 998th! This book in scroll form was written by Esther and his been unrolled and signed by every woman descended from her the night before her wedding. So, I don't often read Biblical fiction but I tried this one. The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night/The Angel of Death with the Proud King and the Devout Man. But if you like books based on the bible that will lighten you up and give you faith this is the way to go. With Tiffany Dupont, Luke Goss, John Noble, Omar Sharif. But then an evil servant of the king tricks the king to make a law to banish and kill the Jewish people. One Thousand and One Nights (Arabic: أَلْفُ لَيْلَةٍ وَلَيْلَةٌ ‎, ʾAlf Laylah wa-Laylah) is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales compiled in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age.It is often known in English as the Arabian Nights, from the first English-language edition (c. 1706–1721), which rendered the title as The Arabian Nights' Entertainment. The book was a great read but the transition into the present and past was a bit confusing. According to legend, Night's King lived during the Age of Heroes, not long after the Wall was complete. First off, Hadassah waking in extreme pain and spilling her whole bed at the onset of her first menses proves Tenney has no clue what this experience is like. She was raised by her cousin and she practiced her jewfish religion. I'm guessing paper that's well over 2,000 years old is in pretty fragile shape. The Thousand and One Nights. Is it adults only or can a young teen read it? I'm guessing paper that's well over 2,000 years old is in pretty fragile shape. A complete waste of time. Faced with many a peril in her pursuit of love, Hadassa must learn to pick her allies and choose her enemies wisely, for the ground she walks upon is treacherous, the King… Because of this, King Xerxes is advised to banish her and select a more worthy queen. I haven't found a book that I like yet about Old Testament figures, including Orson Scott Card's books. The king, overwhelmed by her revelation, leaves the banquet. And the women are suppose. Tiffany Dupont, Luke Goss, John Noble, Omar Sharif. I couldn't bring myself to read beyond the 13th chapter. Tenney is one of the producers of the film. Tommy Tenney shares how one night with the King changes everything! October 13, 2006 by Gener8xion Entertainment/Fox Faith. Poor girl who becomes a queen. I am told that the author did extensive research on the subject of Queen Esther before writing this book. Sorry, we've not found any editions. That scroll should be dust by now. of this book at Amazon. Meanwhile, Haman the Agagite is promoted to the highest-ranking official. Hadassah and Jesse witness the King summoning Queen Vashti. teeeeeerrible writing, couldnt get through it, My original "review" got deleted but all I said was the dialogue was super cringy and it was just an okay book over all. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Both a thriller and a Jewish woman's memoir, Hadassah takes readers to ancient Persia (now known as Iran), into the inner sanctum of the palace and back out into the war zones of battle and political intrigue. Or shame my crown by wearing it before your drunk and thinly veiled war council". I admire her. The movie's Premiere Night took place at Mann Bruins Theater in Los Angeles, California. I would like to recommend all Teens to read the books its encouraging and help you mode your principle as a young lady with. THAT WASN'T IN THE BIBLE!!!" At one point Esther describes being taken to the kings bedroom and it takes about 3 pages of description to get there. It's overlong, overwrought and overblown. The Thousand and One Nights, collection of largely Middle Eastern and Indian stories of uncertain date and authorship. It took me a week to read it and I read fast! The Thousand and One Nights, also know as The Arabian Nights, or Alf laylah wa laylah in Arabic, is a collection of stories from unknown dates and authors taking place largely in the Middle East. This book came highly recommended, and as I love historical fiction and the story of Esther has always been one of my favorites, I couldn't resist. During its opening weekend, it earned $4,120,497 in theaters. Emily (I'll be gone except for book updates for awhile), A Reluctant Queen: The Love Story of Esther, Sinopsis en Español // Synopsis in Spanish, 10 One-Night-Stand Romances that Readers Can Commit To. They move to Susa, capital of the Persian Empire. Oh, man! She is taken in with the rest of the selected women and given cosmetics, perfumes, and treatments under the care of Hegai, the king's royal eunuch. It's what we are all meant for. Knowing the story of Esther, in the Bible, it was predictable especially towards the end. After I finished reading the book...I reread the actual account in the bible. Pul-leazze! Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr. … One Night with the King. Topics. The only similarly is taking a biblical character and building a story around her. Read Online or Download Hadassah: One Night with the King by Tommy Tenney Book For Free Hello fellow readers!,.. Thousands of years later, Leaf tells Bran Stark that her people created the White Walkers to defend themselves when Westeros was invaded by the First Men, who were cutting their sacre… I would like to recommend all Teens to read the books its encouraging and help you mode your principle as a young lady with a lot of patience. If it were strictly a fictitious novel and not "historical fiction" I would have done better. Refresh and try again. Here's the scoop. Esther discovers the plot and breaks protocol by going before the king unsummoned, risking her life to plead for her people. Not awful, but not a favorite either. This book was an okay read for me. Relatively enjoyable and pretty well-written, I guess, but I don't think it was anything special. And, beyond that, until there is historical evidence of Haman being an ancestor of the Nazis, Tenney should not be suggesting that their insignias were the same. “Hadassah: One Night with the King” is a superb retelling of the inspiring journey of a young Jewish girl’s rise to Queen of Persia. The Biblical epic One Night With the King is a compelling story of faith and duty. I felt what I was reading was stretched too far. The Night King was a First Man who was captured by a tribe of the Children of the Forest. The movie was filmed entirely in the state of Rajasthan, India.[3]. This gripping drama of a simple peasant girl chosen over. Directed by Regina King. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Beyond that it's sexist, stupid and clearly written by a man. For example, he describes the extremely brutal and gory execution of King Xerxes' wife Vashti...not in th. all except Mulan). Based on Tommy Tenney and Mark Andrew Olsen’s novel Hadassah: One Night With the King, this onscreen story closely parallels the biblical account, but it doesn’t follow along word for word in the way that, say, the film The Gospel of John does. I couldn't stop reading. The movie, filmed entirely in the state of Rajasthan, India, was released in theaters on October 13, 2006. Theatre Release. But at the same time, I didn't particularly love any of the characters. They move to Susa, capital of the Persian Empire. Welcome back. On their night with the king, each female slave is allowed to bring along whatever she wishes from the harem. Against a vividly painted historical backdrop, bestselling author Tommy Tenney breathes new life into the age-old story of Hadassah, the simple peasant girl who must vie with more than a hundred other … The scheme works immediately, and continues for, as the title says, one thousand and one nights, until the king's mind is finally changed and he accepts Scheherazade as his permanent wife. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. It's a badly contrived, mostly Christian, look at the traditional biblical tale. I felt what I was reading was stretched too far. Well, I see plenty of negative reviews about this book, so let me just shake that up a bit. THE ANGEL OF DEATH WITH THE PROUD KING AND THE DEVOUT MAN. Under the command of her foster-father, "Uncle Mordecai" (who was one of the king's scribes and worked in the palace), Hadassah does not reveal her nationality or family and changes her name to "Esther" (after the Babylonian goddess Ishtar). Lily Montgomery finds the perfect antidote to an anticlimactic New Year's Eve: a hot, up-against-the-door one-night stand with a sexy millionaire. Nevertheless, her ascension to the throne turns out to be a timely rise to meet impending danger in, After Hadassah's entire family is killed by a band of Amalekite rogues set on destroying the Jewish race, she is raised by her cousin Mordecai. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Hadassah : One Night with the King by Mark Andrew Olsen and Tommy Tenney (2005, Trade Paperback, Reprint) at the best online prices at eBay! King Xerxes holds a great feast for all the people to attend. Awful, awful, awful. This book in scroll form was written by Esther and his been unrolled and signed by every woman descended from her the night before her wedding. by Bethany House Publishers. But it was still interesting to keep me up with it. While serving as the thirteenth Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, he fell in love with a white-skinned woman, and when he gave his seed to her he gave his soul as well.Night's King brought her back to the Nightfort and after the unholy union, he declared himself king and her his queen. The Question and Answer section for The Arabian Nights: One Thousand and One Nights is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Directed by Michael O. Sajbel. Relatively enjoyable and pretty well-written, I guess, but I don't think it was anything special. Both a thriller and a Jewish woman's memoir, Hadassah takes readers to ancient Persia (now known as Iran), into the inner sanctum of the palace and back out into the war zones of battle and political intrigue. She was then gathered with other young women to be chosen by the king of that time. Perhaps one of the greatest Arabic, Middle Eastern, and […] We’d love your help. Publisher. Mordecai becomes a scribe in the King's Court, and Hadassah convinces her uncle to dress her as a Persian boy so that she can attend a celebration for all citizens, capping off King Xerxes' 180 day drunken revels. One Night with the King is a 2006 American religious epic film produced by Matt Crouch and Laurie Crouch of Gener8Xion Entertainment, directed by Michael O. Sajbel, and starring Peter O'Toole, Tiffany Dupont, John Rhys-Davies and Luke Goss. Esther was a heroine. To see a woman of such courage, a believer in God, to be led by her heart and her faith in a way that threatened her very life and yet saved all of her people. I see such strength in her. She starts reading from the assigned scroll and then begins telling the love story of Jacob and Rachel (from the Old Testament). The film was awarded four Doves by the Dove Foundation and received the Dove Family-Approved Seal. A Jewish woman, Hadassah, longs to go to Jerusalem to see the Holy Land and prepares to leave with the caravan along with her friend, Jesse. For example, he describes the extremely brutal and gory execution of King Xerxes' wife Vashti...not in the scriptures...it just says she was "deposed as queen." In most romances, a romp in the hay comes after many chapters of meeting cute, silent pining, and steamy banter. He chooses her and crowns her queen. I think a key point to remember is that it is based on a historical figure and setting but is still Fictional! Despite being a critical and commercial failure, it received a 2007 CAMIE Award for Goss' portrayal of King Xerxes.[1]. It was okay but I'm not likely to reread it. In the story, Esther undergoes a transformation from a young girl who doesn't believe in God because her parents were slaughtered to a woman who suddenly trusts everything in God (with no explanation of the change in heart) and realizes that what HE wants is for he. Buy from. To see a woman of such courage, a believer in God, to be led by her heart and her faith in a way that threatened her very life and yet saved all of her people. The Queen described in the Book of Nehemiah is Queen Esther. He also said that Haman was skewered (naked) on a gallow 50 cubits high he'd built for Mordecai - the actual account said he (and his 10 sons) were "hanged"...not graphically "skewered" and left for weeks for the towns people to see. I couldn't bring myself to read beyond the 13th chapter. 2 And there it was found recorded that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs who guarded the king’s entrance, when they had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes.…. In my opinion, he took his author's liberties way, way too far. And my favourite re-telling of the Esther story is Hadassah by Tommy Tenney (not that I've read that many retellings). I read it because I saw a review that said it was like the Red Tent. 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