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Summary: The most faith-impacting portrayal of a biblical woman
Review: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." Thus begins one of the greatest psalms ever written, and is the strong message I received from this spirit-filled novel. The description of Bathsheba, the fourth woman figure in the lineage of Christ, is a vivid example of God's redemption and unconditional love. The first outhstanding feature is the introduction of Bathsheba. Although history surrounds her name with stories of adultery, scandal, and murder, the examination of her emotions in the novel gave a complete understanding of the encounter and cost of sin. True, at a first glance at the basic story, it would seem Bathsheba and David deserved what the received for their sin. But the novel shows the greater importance that God places on repentance. And even more so, it shows that He grants unlimited restoration! One word of caution. The novel is written in bold simplicity and detail. It calls for open-minded students of God's word, those who are willing to examine God's will as just and marvel in His judgement. From the inspiring presentations of David, the meritorious behavior of Uriah, the admirable personality of Abigail, and the redeemed portrayal of Bathsheba, the story causes those who are willing to lose the "bad-girl" appraisal of Bathsheba. Though these biblical characters' faults and triumphs, God contiues to demonstrate His providence. And that, indeed, is everything we need.
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Summary: Not into it.
Review: A thinly veiled harlequin romance. We are set up to rain sympathy on poor poor Bathsheba...The victim of love. A very predictible book. What a major disappointment.
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Summary: What an imagination!
Review: Francine gives the reader an idea about what it must have been like in Bathsheba's time and how similar us humans really are even over thousands of years we never fail to be consisitant with our sins and triumphs! Francine uses the actual story from the Bible and enhances settings and obstacles with her imagination. This is a great read and can be read in one night. It even contains a Bible study at the end so you can refer to the actual facts in accordance with her story.
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Summary: Women of the Bible come to life!
Review: Francine Rivers continues her series of Lineage of Grace, with the story of Bathsheba, one of the best examples we have of the power of God's forgiveness. Bathsheba's early life is described, from her admiration of David to her love for her grandfather Ahitophel. She grows up and unwillingly becomes the wife of Uriah, still clinging to her love for David. The Biblical events of her affair with David are narrated, along with the guilt they feel from betraying Uriah. Even after Bathsheba and David are married, their troubles do not end. Family intrigue becomes a way of life and a tragic death mars their marriage. Bathsheba learns in a painful way the price of disobeying God, but as the book continues we see her redemption and her realization that her first love and loyalty must be for
her Heavenly Father.
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Summary: This is the best of the series
Review: I honestly think that this is the best book of the series--but of course, I haven't read the last one yet. There is a humanness to Bathsheba and David that I didn't get out of the Biblical version. The author portrays David as a humble man, who forgets his role as king and spiritual leader of his people to focus on his own physical desires. This leads to chaos. David eventually comes back to his true role as king. Bathsheba was a little girl with a dream. She grew into a woman who was forced to marry against that dream, and then betrayed that marriage. But after all the heartache that she had and that she caused, she came to have a relationship with God that allowed her peace of spirit. The end of the book brought tears to my eyes. I think that everyone should read this book and learn how one action can change the destiny of an entire people.
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Summary: This is the best of the series
Review: I honestly think that this is the best book of the series--but of course, I haven't read the last one yet. There is a humanness to Bathsheba and David that I didn't get out of the Biblical version. The author portrays David as a humble man, who forgets his role as king and spiritual leader of his people to focus on his own physical desires. This leads to chaos. David eventually comes back to his true role as king. Bathsheba was a little girl with a dream. She grew into a woman who was forced to marry against that dream, and then betrayed that marriage. But after all the heartache that she had and that she caused, she came to have a relationship with God that allowed her peace of spirit. The end of the book brought tears to my eyes. I think that everyone should read this book and learn how one action can change the destiny of an entire people.
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Summary: Bathsheba's story is an example of ... grace?
Review: In River's latest novella, she recreates the scandalous and steamy story of King David and Bathsheba. Brought up a "good girl", the story of David and Bathsheba seemed so unrelated and removed from my life. While reading Unspoken, however, I found myself in Bathsheba, matching her emotion for emotion, and for the first time, actually understanding her. The stone that I had been holding against her slipped out of my hand, as through this book, I heard Jesus whisper, "Let he without sin throw the first stone". For the first time, I am fully aware of why God put this tale of adultery/betrayal/murder in His sacred Book. Bathsheba's story, as I previously thought, is NOT about sex or murder. Rather, it is a shining example of how God's grace and mercy covers all sin, separating it from us as far as the east is from the west, and working through our failures. Bathsheba's story is our own story each and every time we fail, with the promise that redemption beyond anything we could ever earn is within our grasp, held out by the Holy One. Bathsheba's name, infamous for her sin, should instead be known for the forgiveness and mercy that she received. This story, coupled with the self - examining Bible study in the back of the book, makes this a real find.
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Summary: What a Read!!!
Review: It teaches you about history, love, and God. It would touch the heart of any woman living. Today or in the future. God's Word is always valid and usefull. With the imagination of a truly gifted woman all the books in this line are just wonderful. I loved reading all of them.
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Summary: great little book!!
Review: Ms Rivers gives such depth and insight into the lives of Bathsheba and her family. There is so little about her in the Bible and yet she plays a vital role in the lineage of Christ. This little book helps put that into perspective and demonstrates something we sometimes forget: That the God of the Old Testament was and is a loving and forgiving God both then and now.
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Summary: A Great Francine Story from the Biblical Past
Review: Once again, Francine Rivers brings a bible story to life with all of its reality and wonderful characters. Her characters become very real and even Bathsheeba who I always viewed in a negative light suddenly seemed human and acceptable as a person. By portraying Bathsheeba as a real person, it helped me look at the whole story of David and Bathsheeba in a new light and a much more forgiving one too I may add. The story is well written, poignant, and beautifully narrated. I very much enjoyed it and am now looking forward to reading the 5th book in the series. I hope she writes more of them about some New Testament women when the Church first began.
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