The making of a blood covenant adapted from a series of. Many products that you buy can be obtained using instruction manuals. The michael franzese story signed by author by franzese, michael isbn. The greek word for covenant in the new testament is. Blood covenant is the incredible story of michael franzese. The oldest record of this saying can be traced back in the 12th century in german. The michael franzese story by michael franzese and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A covenant is a binding agreement and the most powerful of these agreements known to man is what is called a blood covenant.
Franzese was enrolled in a premed program at hofstra university, but dropped out to make money for his family after his father was sentenced to 50 years in prison for bank robbery in 1967. Journey with him through a life defined by two blood covenants. Walk the streets with him and find out how and why he has done what no one else managed to doand live. Michael franzese born may 27, 1951 is an american former new york mobster and. Mobster michael franzese had it all money, power, prestige. This is a true story about mafia, money, love, loyalty and god. Born in brooklyn, new york, franzese is the son of reputed colombo underboss john sonny franzese. Blood covenant play message summary message resources subscribe michael franzese. That good heard michael speak at my church harvest riverside ca while my pastor greg laurie was in hawaii at the opening of the new harvest hawaii church. Michael franzese is the author of blood covenant 3.
At the age of 35, fortune magazine listed him as number 18 on its list of the fifty most wealthy and powerful mafia bosses. Blood covenant michael franzese may 3, 2009 gods love and forgiveness knows no bounds. Blood covenant by michael franzese, signed abebooks. He appeared in a twopart documentary on the american mafia in march 2015. Avoiding traditional mob domains, michael masterminded brilliant scams on the edge of. The blood covenant that is most familiar to most of us is a relationship between two men where they cut their wrists and mingle their blood together and become known as bloodbrothers. And in the same way he took the cup after they had. Find out how and why he did what no one else managed to doand live. He came up with another book titled blood covenant in 2003. Michael franzese born may 27, 1951 is a former new york mobster and caporegime of the colombo crime family who was heavily involved in the gasoline tax rackets within the colombo crime family in the 1980s.
This page gives you the traditional steps involved in creating a blood covenant, but in order to get a full understanding of the bloodcovenant that jesus cut for us in the new covenant be sure to read this entire section of material entitled the new covenant. To share blood in covenant making was to share the same nature. But in abrahams time it would not have been so menacing. The arrangement of divided animal carcasses would have been instantly. To connect with michael, sign up for facebook today. Joe pescis life is more interesting than you would think. Avoiding traditional mob domains, michael masterminded brilliant scams on the edge of the legitimate business world. A blood brother was closer than a natural born brother. The michael franzese story abridged by franzese, michael, franzese, michael isbn. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read blood covenant. See all books authored by michael franzese, including blood covenant. The scene would look quite ominous to modernday observersfive bloody animal carcasses on the ground, three of them split in half, with the halves separated a short distance from each other.
Son of a mob kingpin and heir apparent, michael franzese ranked number eighteen on fortunes fifty wealthiest mafia bosses. Named by vanity fair as one of the biggest moneymakers in the mob since al capone, he quickly crept into the upper echelon of mafia authority in this country. Mob boss michael franzese had it allmoney, power, prestige. Blood covenant michael franzese christian activities. Michael franzese born may 27, 1951, is a former new york mobster with the colombo crime family who was heavily involved in the gasoline tax rackets in the 1980s. The story of the mafia prince who publicly quit the mob and lived. See more ideas about michael franzese, the godfather and colombo crime family. And the amazing fact that this former mob capo is now my brother in christ. I bought this book as a present for my brother he loves it and cant put it down. A sworn member of the colombo crime family in new york city, michael franzese was considered the biggest moneymaker in the mob since al capone. You know what you have rights to in the word after reading this book. This is the best book on the blood covenant ive read and ive read lots on it. At age 35, he was number eighteen on fortune magazines list of the fifty most wealthy and powerful mafia bosses in america.
Consequently, the relationship of blood covenant was the highest it was possible to have. Michael franzese biography facts, childhood, family life. Blood covenant includes an updated and expanded story of his life. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. When we begin any discussion or teaching about covenant you have to begin with. On a recent afternoon, michael franzese, a former capo with new.
The blood covenant the blood covenant to be broken. At his most affluent, he generated 58 million dollars per week from legal and illegal businesses. Michael franzese tells his story with frankness and honesty. These user guides are clearlybuilt to give stepbystep information about how you ought to go ahead in. Since then, he has publicly renounced organized crime, created a foundation for helping youth and become a motivational speaker. Former mob capo juggles past, current affiliations. In one of the most fascinating books ever written about todays mafia, michael reveals the answers to the many mysteries surrounding his incredible life. Experience in the mafia, saved by grace, mob life, blood covenant, the good, the bad, and the forgiven. From the stories of adam and eve, abraham, moses, and david to the gospels and beyond, the symbolism of the covenant is foundational to gods redemptive relationship with humankind.
At the age of 35, fortune magazine listed him as number 18 on its list of the fifty most wealthy and powerful mafia bosses, just 5 behind john gotti. Through the blood covenant, explore what relationship looks like through the lens of the covenant and experience a renewed appreciation. Written by michael franzese, narrated by michael franzese. Delivered messages in the us, canada, bahamas, cayman islands, st thomas, uk, singapore, israel, bulgaria, australia, malaysia. Michael franzese grew up as the son of the infamous underboss of new yorks. But a criminal career that skyrocketed from its outset ended in 1989 when michael quit the mob. From the time he took a blood oath that bound him body and soul to new yorks colombo crime family, franzese became a force to be reckoned with in organized crime. Michael franzese isnt sure if mob underboss sonny franzese is. Convictions racketeering conspiracy, tax conspiracy. In second and better covenant, jesus blood was shed. Michael franzese was described as one of the most powerful and fearsome mafia bosses in america. Exodus 24 new international readers version nirv the blood of the covenant.
Blood is thicker than water is an ancient and famous english proverb that means that familial bonds will always be stronger than bonds of friendship or love. In africa, if one was to break the covenant, his own mother or wife, or his nearest relatives would seek his death, would turn him over to the hands of. And he said to them, this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Michael franzese books list of books by author michael. In 2003, franzese published blood covenant, an updated and expanded life. Franzese met camille garcia, who turned his world upside down with. Avoiding traditional mob domains, michael masterminded brilliant scams on the edge of the.
Michael franzeses story, former member of the mafia, demonstrates just that. The son of one of the mostfeared mob enforcers in new york city, michael took his own blood oath to join the colombo crime family in 1975. The michael franzese story, and the good, the bad and the forgiven, and more on. Breaking his ties with the mafia, he found himself part of a new blood covenant when he became a christian. It is one covenant that is perfectly sacred among all primitive peoples. Blood covenant michael franzese march 27, 2020 february 11, 2003 by kathryn darden just a few years ago, michael franzese was one of the biggest money earners the mob had seen since al capone, and the youngest individual on fortune magazines survey of the the fifty biggest mafia bosses, vanity fair magazine. Exodus 24 nirv the blood of the covenant bible gateway.
The michael franzese story audio cd april 1, 2009 by michael franzese author, narrator visit amazons michael franzese page. Mobster michael franzese had it allmoney, power, prestige. Published by user, 19 years ago this short book contains probably the most critical key to living an overcoming life as a. Michael franzese born may 27, 1951 is an american former new york mobster and caporegime of the colombo crime family, and son of former underboss john franzese. After serving roughly 10 years in prison from the mid 1980s to mid 1990s, he publicly renounced organized crime, became a devoted christian, created a foundation for helping youth, and. He has also written several other books including this thing of ours, and the good, the. Michael franzese has overseen a multimilliondollar new york city gambling. Now, in one of the most fascinating books ever written about todays mafia, michael franzese reveals the. In 1986, mafia boss, michael franzese was named one of the biggest money earners the mob had seen since al capone, by vanity fair. The story of the mafia prince who publicly quit the mob and lived ebook written by michael franzese. Blood covenant by michael franzese, 9781641230209, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Michael franzese grew up as the son of the notorious underboss of the feared colombo crime family. Blood covenant by michael franzese, hardcover barnes. Not the first time i heard him speak but he always is a great fathers day speaker.
Michael franzese christian speaker former mob captain of the. As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, i have set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Now, in one of the most fascinating books ever written about todays mafia, michael franzese reveals the answers to the many mysteries surrounding his incredible life.