The Pride of Babylon

About the Book

Cut off from a mother's love and facing his father's rejection, legendary King Nebuchadnezzar II struggles through waves of conflict to eventually reign over the great Empire known as Babylon. Fiction based on biblical and historical fact, The PRIDE OF BABYLON chronicles "Nebuk's" birth, struggles to please his father, finding and marrying Mara (the love of his life) then through military successes, to the throne and finally seven years of madness. While military success makes him popular with the people, it does not exempt him from conflict. fending off members of his own family who plot to kill him or at least deny his right to rule by stealing the throne from him. Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed Nego, faithful Judean eunuch slaves play key roles in the development of the Babylonian Empire and personally to this great king who shaped the history of the world.

About the Author

Warren Way founded and pastored a non-denominational church for thirty-one years. In retirement, helped establish a second church. Writing has become a continuation of ministry. He as been published in newspapers and magazines. Education: Northern Baptist Seminary and Bob Jones University. The Ways have two daughters and six grandchildren.