In the second century before Christ, the land of Judea is ruled by the Syrian king Antiochus IV, who issues harsh decrees that criminalise the faithful observance of Jewish law. The revolt that ensues is seen through the eyes of Leah, loving wife of the Jewish leader Judah the Maccabee.Seeking...
In the second century before Christ, the land of Judea is ruled by the Syrian king Antiochus IV, who issues harsh decrees that criminalise the faithful observance of Jewish law. The revolt that ensues is seen through the eyes of Leah, loving wife of the Jewish leader Judah the Maccabee.
Seeking peace and safety after a hard childhood, Leah marries Judah, a strong and gentle man, and for the first time in her life Leah believes she can rest easily. But the land is ruled by Antiochus IV, descended from one of Alexander the Great's generals, and when he issues a decree that all Jews are to conform to Syrian laws upon pain of death, devout Jews risk everything to follow the law of Moses.
Judah's father resists the decree, igniting a war that will cost him his life. But before dying, he commands his son to pick up his sword and continue the fight--or bear responsibility for the obliteration of the land of Judah. Leah, who wants nothing but peace, struggles with her husband's decision--what kind of God would destroy the peace she has sought for so long?
The miraculous story of the courageous Maccabees is told through the eyes of Judah's wife, who learns that love requires courage ... and sacrifice.
In the second century before Christ, the land of Judea is ruled by the Syrian king Antiochus IV, who issues harsh decrees that criminalise the faithful observance of Jewish law. The revolt that ensues is seen through the eyes of Leah, loving wife of the Jewish leader Judah the Maccabee.Seeking...
In the second century before Christ, the land of Judea is ruled by the Syrian king Antiochus IV, who issues harsh decrees that criminalise the faithful observance of Jewish law. The revolt that ensues is seen through the eyes of Leah, loving wife of the Jewish leader Judah the Maccabee.
Seeking peace and safety after a hard childhood, Leah marries Judah, a strong and gentle man, and for the first time in her life Leah believes she can rest easily. But the land is ruled by Antiochus IV, descended from one of Alexander the Great's generals, and when he issues a decree that all Jews are to conform to Syrian laws upon pain of death, devout Jews risk everything to follow the law of Moses.
Judah's father resists the decree, igniting a war that will cost him his life. But before dying, he commands his son to pick up his sword and continue the fight--or bear responsibility for the obliteration of the land of Judah. Leah, who wants nothing but peace, struggles with her husband's decision--what kind of God would destroy the peace she has sought for so long?
The miraculous story of the courageous Maccabees is told through the eyes of Judah's wife, who learns that love requires courage ... and sacrifice.
Judah's Wife: A Novel of the Maccabees (#02 in The Silent Years Series)$24.99
This was a great read by a well liked author of mine. In this book, Hunt has explored the writings of the book of """"The Maccabees"""", which was an interesting way of bringing to life characters that would have been within that biblical time period and a look at what their struggles could have looked like. It was written in first person, with each chapter written from the narrative of one of the main two characters. This helped to bring the character's voice more life as you got to explore their journey and identify with some of their questions and uncertainties from their point of view. Though this is part of """"The Silent Years"""" Series, it can also be read as a stand-alone novel, as I have not yet read the previous book and didn't find any disconnect within the storyline. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys writings that depict the historical biblical times.
