When Rebekah is offered a marriage to Isaac--heir to wealthy
and well-respected Abraham--she leaves behind the only world she has known and
ventures into the sunbaked lands of Canaan. In her new household, Rebekah
learns of the mysterious Adonai, whose favor has showered Abraham's family with
abundance. To ensure her future children have a different childhood from hers,
she makes a promise to God: If blessed with children, she will love all of them
equally.
Twenty years later, her prayer is answered with twins who could not be more
different. Gentle and thoughtful Jacob captures her heart, while wild Esau
seems determined to defy her at every turn. As her sons grow into men, Rebekah
finds herself torn between her promise and undeniable truths. Can she keep her
love impartial even as she places her faith in God's covenant?
My Thoughts:
There are only really a handful of authors that I truly enjoy their Biblical fiction, and author Hunt is one of them. This is the second in the series, The Matriarchs, and this story is Rebekah's. Rebekah who is the wife of Isaac and gives birth to twins, Esau and Jacob. The author has included notes at the back of the book that gives more clarity on why she wrote certain things. These notes are very helpful.
The story of Rebekah is very familiar to me, and I really liked stepping into the past, even though this is a fictional account, and see a more fleshed out Rebekah. From the time she first meets Abraham's servant to seeing her two boys again at the end, her voice is strong throughout this story. Sometimes Bible characters can be brushed over, and when I read these stories, it does help the person become more alive. Seeing what she may have thought, grieved, loved, hoped, and her faith in the one true God. Reminding me she was a living, breathing heroine a long time ago.
I enjoyed this story and the faith that was shown. I look forward to Leah's next.
I was provided a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.
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