Rebekah
February 16th, 2013. Filed under: This & That.Rebekah
By Jill Eileen Smith
Bestselling author, Jill Eileen Smith, weaves together a story of heartache and the power of forgiveness in Rebekah, the second of the Wives of the Patriarchs series. Using in-depth research and creative storytelling, Smith tells the unique story of Rebekah and Isaac, and brings these biblical characters to life in a way that will transport the reader back to biblical times.
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 surely too deep to be mended. And yet, with God all things are possible.
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Two people who love each other can still mess it up. Both Rebekah and Isaac have doubts and disagreements which threaten their happiness. Familiar story here. The marriage was great until the children came along’
In Rebekah’s case it was a two-in-one deal. Unfortunately each parent favored a different child. This definitely colored their marriage, and burdened the hearts of this couple.
Over time it got worse instead of better. There comes a time when it seems that the marriage is beyond repair. You’ll need to read this book for yourself.
It’s an old story made new. I have a deeper appreciation for Isaac and Rebekah now. Ms. Smith really knows how to bring life to the women of the Bible and their relevancy to us today.
***A special thank you to Donna Hausler for providing a review copy.***
Jill Eileen Smith is the author of the bestselling Michal, Abigail, and Bathsheba, all part of The Wives of King David series, and of Sarai, book 1 in the Wives of the Patriarchs series. Her writing has garnered acclaim in several contests. Her research into the lives of biblical women has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in Old Testament times. Jill lives with her family in southeast Michigan
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