The Hebrews call me prophetess, the Egyptians a seer. But I am neither. I am simply a watcher of Israel and the messenger of El Shaddai. When He speaks to me in dreams, I interpret. When He whispers a melody, I sing.At eighty-six, Miriam had devoted her entire life to loving El Shaddai and serving His people as both midwife and messenger. Yet when her brother Moses returns to Egypt from exile, … when her brother Moses returns to Egypt from exile, he brings a disruptive message. God has a new name – Yahweh – and has declared a radical deliverance for the Israelites.
Miriam and her beloved family face an impossible choice: cling to familiar bondage or embrace uncharted freedom at an unimaginable cost. Even if the Hebrews survive the plagues set to turn the Nile to blood and unleash a maelstrom of frogs and locusts, can they weather the resulting fury of the Pharaoh?
Enter an exotic land where a cruel Pharaoh reigns, pagan priests wield black arts, and the Israelites cry out to a God they only think they know.
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This book was a page turner…could not put it down and feel that my understanding of scripture was enhanced through this book. I will definitely be reading more of this author.
very interesting to look into the thots of how it was to be in slavery in Egypt- the
daily living and social struggles. And to see the power and hand of GOD in how he
dealt with Pharoah – giving him every chance to change his arrogant stance. I appreciate having a good read with moral characters!
I loved it.
A good historical novel, good characterization about people we’ve always read about but were curious what made them tick. I’m looking for more by the same author.
scripturally accurate and captivating.