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"A splendid exploration of faith against great odds and love that endures years of disappointment.Abraham and Sarah is a masterful historical drama from the moment that Abraham strides into the pagan temple to rescue Sarah. The couple set out in search of the blessings God had promised: abundant fertile land and decedents more plentiful than the stars.But years of wandering bring the couple to Egypt where once again Abraham convinces Sarah that as sister and brother surely they will pass safely through the territory. But Pharaoh takes Sarah into his harem where she befriends Pharaoh's daughter, Hagar. Together the three are ordered to leave.Years of barrenness have embittered Sarah and she hatches a plan: Hagar must become the vessel for the child God has promised. Ishmael is born to Hagar and so is jealousy born in Sarah's heart. But God had a plan and He was right all along. This miracle unfolds with Historical authenticity leaving the reader with a better understanding of the ancient world and the life-changing faith of Abraham and Sarah"--… (more)
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I have to say I wasn't fond of Sarah being rescued from the pagan temple or that Hagar was the daughter of Pharaoh as I have never read that anywhere in the Bible. But do understand that the author used some liberties to write her story.
It is is a remarkable story all the same, which I do recommend just keep in mind if you choose to read that it is fiction based on biblical history.
I received a free copy of this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for my honest review rather it be good or bad. Thank you.
As far as Biblical Fiction goes, this is a rather interesting and eventful story, though the characters seem more like caricatures at times than believable people, almost like in old films where characterizations are dramatic but not always natural. Abram and Sarai are indeed Abram and Sarai for most of the book, as much happens before they can become Abraham and Sarah, and one aspect I liked most was seeing their time in Egypt from Sarai's point of view.
Although it's indeed interesting for the most part, the story's development is awkward at points, dragging and redundant in several places while some events I would think are important are hurried over or they essentially take place in the background. Also, for the vast majority of the reading, I found little enjoyable about Sarai/Sarah's character. Her cattiness toward her maid Hagar is tiresome but understandable, particularly given its biblical basis, but even outside of that, Sarah is mostly depicted as a brat. She's often in a huff or "bursting into tears," and though the promise of God addressing her barrenness would make her someone I'd wish to root for, her constant "head tossing" and spoiled, resentful attitude made her character what I liked least about this book--which is unfortunate, given her pivotal role.
Still, as a novel that was originally published decades ago, Biblical Fiction fans may find this story worth checking out, and the ending left me intrigued concerning what may unfold in the novel that follows, The Sons of Isaac.
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Moody Publishers for an honest review.
This book gets off to a slow start to me. I like how Sarai is rescued from defilement by her half-brother, Abram, and the two are soon married. A curse was placed on Sarai that she would be barren. Abram his wife, Sarai and his family leave Ur because of the
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