Reviewed by Kristy: 9 out of 10.

God has a university. It’s a small school. Few enrol; even fewer graduate. Very, very few indeed. God has this school because he does not have broken men and women. Instead, he has several other types of people. He has people who claim to have God’s authority… and don’t – people who claim to be broken… and aren’t. And people who do have God’s authority, but who are (mad and) unbroken.  In God’s sacred school of submission and brokenness, why are there so few students? Because all students in this school must suffer much pain.

A Tale Of Three Kings has been around for quite some time, and is very popular… but for some reason I only discovered it recently, and am so glad I did! This book is a difficult book to categorize. It’s fiction and non-fiction at the same time. Regardless of the genre, every Christian needs to read it.

A Tale Of Three Kings explores the life of the Bible Kings’ Saul, David and Absalom. I found it extremely interesting to read Edward’s profound insights into these ‘three kings’ and it was very impacting on my views and thoughts regarding relationships and what I considered to be right or wrong. You could even say there was a slight twist in the book which gave an impacting blow to my soul… ouch, but very appreciated.

This is one book that every Christian should read, as it will relate to any relationship dynamic. I do wish I had discovered this book earlier. This is the kind of book you want to own a few copies of as you will want it to lend to others! A quick and impacting read I would highly recommend.

Click here to visit Gene Edward’s website.

Reviewed by Symon: 9 out of 10.

God has a university. It’s a small school. Few enrol; even fewer graduate. Very, very few indeed. God has this school because he does not have broken men and women. Instead, he has several other types of people. He has people who claim to have God’s authority… and don’t – people who claim to be broken… and aren’t. And people who do have God’s authority, but who are (mad and) unbroken.

A Tale Of Three Kings by Gene Edwards is considered a modern classic of Christian literature. It was published in 1980 yet still often appears on the list of the top 100 sellers of Christian books. It has become assigned reading in Bible schools and seminaries worldwide, and has been translated into thirty languages. Funny thing is that I never knew this book existed until a wise mentor friend of mine encouraged me to read it recently. I’m so glad he did.

A Tale Of Three Kings does not fall easily into any genre. It is a study in brokenness, but is written as a first person narrative delving into King David’s struggle with Saul and Absalom (and the reader’s comparison to each of the three kings). It contains many fictional conversations by David so I guess the closest genres would be historical fiction/classic.

Perhaps it was just a very timely read, or where I currently am in my Spiritual walk, but I can say that this book ministered to me on a level no other fictional book has thus far. I cannot recommend this book more highly to any person in ministry leadership, especially those who have at times struggled with the authority God has placed them under. To the casual Christian however, this book may not have the same impact, nor the relevance, nor the revelation… then again, it just might.

Click here to visit Gene Edward’s website.