The Shepherd's Wife by Angela Hunt

About the Book:

Yeshua of Nazareth has two sisters: Damaris, married to a wealthy merchant's son, and Pheodora, married to a simple shepherd from Bethlehem. When Pheodora's husband suffers an unexpected reversal of fortune and is thrown into debtor's prison, she returns to Nazareth, where she pins her hopes on two she-goats who should give birth to spotless white kids that would be perfect for the upcoming Yom Kippur sacrifice. 

In the eighteen months between the kids' birth and the opportunity to sell them and redeem her husband from prison, Pheodora must call on her wits, her family, and her God in order to provide for her daughters and survive. But when every prayer and ritual she knows is about God's care for Israel, how can she trust that God will hear and help a lowly shepherd's wife?

My Review:

I love Angela Hunt's books! She is a great author and always crafts such well-thought out stories that draw the reader in. This book was no exception! While I have characteristically not been a historical fiction reader, this is one of the few I have read from this genre; they are making me a fan of it for sure. This book gives me pieces of the historical time that help me better visualize the Bible and what I read in it. The characters and plot were well-done and helped me to draw closer to the Lord. Would recommend!

I voluntarily received a complimentary copy from Bethany House. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars