My rating: 5 stars / It was amazing
From 4-time Whitney Award winning author, H.B. Moore, comes the new biblical novel about Deborah the Judge, a woman who rises from oppression and leads her entire nation to victory.
After years of mistreatment, the Israelites prepare to defend themselves against the oppressive Canaanites. Readying for war not only takes secret military training but also an Israelite leader who is willing to both stand against generations of oppression and follow God.
Deborah, a young Israelite woman, lives a quiet and isolated life
with her father and brothers. As a shepherdess in the hills near her
home, she knows well the perils of her work. But when faced with
incredible danger, she witnesses a series of remarkable events that
preserve her life. The hand of the Lord is apparent, and it is clear
that hers will be no ordinary life.
Years later, Deborah is a faithful wife and mother when she
learns that the Third Judge of Israel has died--and she has been called
to take his place. It is a tumultuous time in history, and soon,
Deborah--prophetess, judge, and military leader--faces a seemingly
insurmountable task: alongside the commander of the Israelite army,
Deborah must lead ten thousand soldiers in their final campaign against
their Canaanite oppressors with only her faith in God to guide her.
My Review
I loved everything about this book! We get to know Deborah on a personal level- her daily life and responsibilities, her family, the political climate of the Israelites and Canaanites and how it affects her. The pace of the story is anything but slow though- she is active in defense and her spiritual insights protect her and her family. It was interesting to see her spiritual gift progress as she exercises her strong faith and deepens her relationship with God. I loved the coming of age she experiences as she falls in love, marries, and embraces her role as a spiritual leader. I appreciated that Lapi and the other men in her life deeply respected and protected her not only as wife, daughter, and sister, but recognized how special and important her gift is. It's heartbreaking to learn of the abuses the Israelites suffered at the hands of the Canaanites for so many years, and I was glad to see how the Lord prepared them to finally overcome their oppressors. This Biblical story was brought to life with vivid characters and settings and I was immersed in the book the whole way through!
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
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