All Blog Posts Tagged 'biblical' (5)

Author The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman

As a longtime fan of Alice Hoffman, I was thrilled to find this latest offering. This author is known for her strong female characters and in The Dovekeepers she does not disappoint. The lure of four strong females was irresistible.

Set on the plains of Masada, four women of varied backgrounds find themselves at a crossroad in history. Two survive, two do not. The two women and five children are the only survivors of the massacre at…

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Added by Marion Marchetto on September 17, 2012 at 11:16am — No Comments

Endless Love Book

I am looking for readers who enjoy reading new authors. The book here entitled, "Endless Love" by Sun Hui East, has been on a market for awhile and it is a great story and read. The author is from South Korea. The book was written in Korean in the author's native tongue and then she worked with her daughter to translate it in English. This novel has a little Asian flare in its writing and has wonderful metaphors within the writing. Here is…

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Added by Christen Flores on March 10, 2011 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Rightfully Mine - God's Equal Rights Amendment - Aggie Villanueva, Author

Rightfully Mine – Reviewed by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

Zelophehad’s eyes fluttered. “Bring my daughters and my half brothers. I want all my family here – to bless them.” His eyes succeeded in opening and as

Rizpah…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on July 13, 2010 at 6:03pm — No Comments

Would like to tell you about my biblical novel

II would like to call to your attention my historical novel about women in the Bible:

THE TRIUMPH OF DEBORAH

Recently published by Plume/Penguin, it offers a daring interpretation of the riveting tale of one of the most beloved biblical figures: the revered leader, judge and prophetess Deborah, who led her people to war and also to peace.

In ancient Israel, war is looming. Deborah has convinced warrior Barak to launch a strike against the neighboring… Continue

Added by Eva Etzioni-Halevy on July 2, 2009 at 7:39am — No Comments

Book Review: The Triumph of Deborah by Eva Etzioni-Halevy

The Triumph of Deborah is the fictionalized story of Deborah, the much adored and highly respected prophetess from the Old Testament. It centers around Deborah, who helped lead the Israelites into war with the Canaanites and what she sacrificed in order to help her people. It also introduces us to Ashera a Canaanite princess and Nogah, the illigitimate daughter of the Canaanite King Jabin and an Israelite slave. It's a fascinating story both educational and entertaining. If you haven't… Continue

Added by Lisa @ Southern Girl Reads on March 12, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments