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Unspoken
by Francine Rivers
The lineage of Jesus contains one of the most well-known women of the
Bible - Bathsheba. Bathsheba is notorious for her adulterous
affair with King David but lesser known is the story of her
redemption. Her one night with King David had lasting
consequences… to King David, to herself, and to Israel as a
nation. Step inside the pages of UNSPOKEN and see the woman
behind one of the infamous affairs of all time.
As the mother of the wisest king of Israel, King Solomon, Bathsheba’s
story offers up hope for all who have sinned. Every action,
whether for good or for bad, has consequences. Through the eyes of
Bathsheba we see her sorrow and shame - and ultimately her redemption.
Some of the aspects of her life were ones I’d never considered,
especially the reactions of others towards her. While the Bible doesn’t
explicitly describe the details of her life, Bathsheba’s story is one
that still resonates with readers today. Francine Rivers provides
readers another view of Bathsheba, a woman frequently scorned for her
actions, and shows that there is hope for anyone, even in their darkest
hours.
God’s mercy is beyond human comprehension and Bathsheba’s story shows
us a glimpse of just how powerful it can be. Francine Rivers doesn’t
skirt the issues but faces them head on in a stark, seemingly
simplistic way that only serves to highlight their importance.
UNSPOKEN is at its heart a tale of hope and comfort, showing that God
is always with us through all our trials and tribulations. Bravo,
Ms. Rivers!
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (June
2001)
Series: The Lineage
of Grace series (other books include: UNVEILED, UNASHAMED, UNSHAKEN,
UNAFRAID)
Reviewed
by Debbie, Debbie Wiley Book Reviews
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