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Peeling away the myth to bring David to life in Second Iron Age Israel, Brooks traces the arc of his journey from obscurity to fame, from shepherd to soldier, from hero to traitor, from beloved king to murderous despot and into his remorseful and diminished dotage.The Secret Chord provides new context for some of the best-known episodes of David's life while also focusing on others, even more remarkable and emotionally intense, that have been neglected....
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Daughters of the promised land volume 3
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English
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When famine visits Bethlehem, Boaz holds out hope for rain while his relative Elimelech moves his wife Naomi and their sons to Moab. For a while, it appears the Lord is blessing Elimelech's family, and his sons marry two lovely Moabite women. But calamities strike, one after another, leaving Naomi alone in a foreign land with only her childless daughters-in-law for comfort. When news reaches Naomi that the famine in Bethlehem has lifted, only Ruth...
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Daughters of the promised land volume 2
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English
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Called by God to lead his people back to Him, Deborah faces doubt from her family and people, and the menace of the Caananites.
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Wives of the patriarchs volume 1
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English
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When Abram requests Sarai's hand in marriage, he promises never to take another wife and in return Sarai promises to give Abram a son, but as the years go by and Sarai's womb remains empty, she becomes desperate to fulfill her end of the bargain.
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Daughters of the promised land volume 1
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English
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"The breathtaking story of the prostitute who risked everything to protect two Israelite spies before the battle of Jericho"--Publisher.
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Sons of encouragement volume 2
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
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Cities of refuge volume 1
Publisher
Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Seven years ago, Moriyah was taken captive in Jericho and branded with the mark of the Canaanite gods. Now the Israelites are experiencing peace in their new land, but Moriyah has yet to find her own peace. Because of the shameful mark on her face, she hides behind her veil at all times and the disdain of the townspeople keeps her from socializing. And marriage prospects were out of the question . . . until now. Her father has found someone to marry...
10) Unspoken
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Series
Lineage of grace volume 4
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
11) Abigail: a novel
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Series
Wives of King David volume 2
Publisher
Revell
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
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Abigail takes a leap of faith and joins David's wandering tribe. When he insists on marrying other women, how can she share his love?
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Daughters of the promised land volume 4
Publisher
Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Hannah and her husband, Elkanah, share a deep and abiding love, for each other, for their God, and for his tabernacle at Shiloh. Greatly disturbed by the corruption of the priests, they long for restoration and pray for a deliverer. As years pass, Hannah remains barren. Pressured by his family to take another wife, Elkanah marries Peninnah, who quickly begins to bear children. Why does God remain silent and indifferent to Hannah's pleas?
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Publisher
Bethany House Publishers
Pub. Date
c2005
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English
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"When King Hezekiah discovers that God's Law forbids him to take multiple wives, he must choose one woman to love. He must also choose to trust God's promises when he decides to rebel against his powerful Assyrian overlords"--Provided by publisher.
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Treasures of the Nile volume 1
Publisher
WaterBrook Press
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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"Fear is the most fertile ground for faith." "You will be called Anippe, daughter of the Nile. Do you like it?" Without waiting for a reply, she pulls me into her squishy, round tummy for a hug. I'm trying not to cry. Pharaoh's daughters don't cry. When we make our way down the tiled hall, I try to stop at ummi Kiya's chamber. I know her spirit has flown yet I long for one more moment. Amenia pushes me past so I keep walking and don't look back. Like...
15) The prince
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Series
Sons of encouragement volume 3
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
16) Rebekah: a novel
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Series
Wives of the patriarchs volume 2
Publisher
Revell
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
When her father dies and she is left in the care of her conniving brother Laban, Rebekah knows her life has changed forever. Her hope for the future is restored when she falls in love with her cousin Isaac, and their relationship starts strong. But marital bliss cannot last forever, and the birth of their twin sons marks the beginning of years of misunderstanding, disagreement, and betrayal. The rift between them grows wider and wider until it is...
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Publisher
WaterBrook
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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"In this epic Biblical narrative, ideal for fans of The Bible miniseries, ayoung woman taken into the prophet Isaiah's household rises to capture the heart of the future king. Isaiah adopts Ishma, giving her a new name--Zibah, delight of the Lord--thereby ensuring her royal pedigree. Ishma came to the prophet's home, devastated after watching her family destroyed and living as a captive. But as the years pass, Zibah's lively spirit wins Prince Hezekiah's...
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Publisher
Zondervan
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
From Walter Wangerin, Jr. comes this familiar biblical saga told in a fresh, transfixing way. Melding historical accuracy with imaginative detail, Wangerin uses the biblical books of Judges and Ruth to explore themes of love, faith, grief and community set against a backdrop of war and political instability. There are echoes of contemporary issues throughout: deceit, heartbreak, loss, war, and, of course, the power of love.
19) Rachel: a novel
Author
Series
Wives of the patriarchs volume 3
Publisher
Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Jacob would do anything to have Rachel, but his longing will lead to devastating choices when he is confronted with betrayal and deceit.
20) Michal: a novel
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Series
Wives of King David volume 1
Publisher
Revell
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Daughter of King Saul, Michal lives a life of privilege - but one that is haunted by her father's unpredictable moods and competition from her beautiful older sister.
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