The Prophetess is
Deborah’s story and the second in the series, Daughters of the Promised Land by Jill Eileen Smith. I read and enjoyed the The Crimson Cord, which was Rahab’s story, and I think this one
topped that one. Deborah of the Bible
has always been a mysterious person to me and I was very interested in how Ms.
Smith’s imagination would take on her character. I personally always wondered how Deborah, a
woman in Israel, became a well-respected prophetess in a culture where it was
more of a man’s world. Not only are we
told Deborah’s story through her point of view, but also Barak’s, the captain,
and Jael’s, the woman who ultimately kills the very evil Sisera the terrorist
leader in their time. With great
attention to detail of the times and culture we are treated to “what-if’s”
surrounding the very real Bible story.
We also are showed the brutality which held Israel in fear and in bondage
for twenty years to the Canaanite King Jabin and to his commander Sisera. The very real struggle was not unlike the
struggles today with acts of terror and the current slave trade. When the Israelites finally repented of their
worship of other gods, the one true God fought for them and ultimately rescued
them. I also enjoyed the romance
storylines that blossomed and became stronger, and the ending was very beautiful,
heartwarming, and bittersweet. I received a copy for an honest review from
Revell Publishing and the opinions expressed are my own.
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