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Hind's Feet on High Places (High Places #1)
Hannah Hurnard created the story of Much Afraid, a young girl hoping to travel from the Valley ofHumiliation to the High Places. Along the way, she meets a number of memorable charactersincluding the Family of Fearings, Cousin Pride, Mrs. Valiant, Mercy, and Peace. Much Afraid alsomeets the ever-caring Shepherd, who helps her on her journey, at the end of which she receive...more
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June 30th 2004
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(first published January 1st 1977)
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When I first started reading this book I thought it would be too simplistic. Even the names of the characters, like Much Afraid and her companions Sorrow and Suffering, seemed to scream spoon fed spirituality.
As it turned out, I only had 10 minute chunks to read this book in and it allowed me to time to really chew on the story and how I could relate my own life and experiences to it. It turned out to be a beautiful meditation of God's love for us and our journey to our own high ...more
As it turned out, I only had 10 minute chunks to read this book in and it allowed me to time to really chew on the story and how I could relate my own life and experiences to it. It turned out to be a beautiful meditation of God's love for us and our journey to our own high ...more
An allegory, beautifully written. Puts me in mind of C.S. Lewis' 'Till We Have Faces, but it is less complex. This is a story/parable for the soul. It would be a lovely gift book.
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This book is a profound little book. Hannah Hurnard writes a very provocative account of little "Much Afraid" and her journey to join the Shepherd in the High Places. This book unashamedly deals with the doubts we face in our Christian walk. When it seems that we are being led in the wrong direction, in the end we have taken the right journey and been made stronger for it. Without the suffering and trials we face, we cannot learn to enjoy the pleasure and beauty of the High Places...more
I found it to stir the heart and soul in deep ways. It is the story of Much-Afraid leaving the Valley of Fear that she has always known, and embarking on a journey to become a new creation. The thing about this book is that it talks about the deepest longings and fears of our hearts in following God--following Him when we can't see ahead of us, when we feel like we're going in circles, when we feel like He is not taking us where we want to go, and how following Him can mean laying down the deepe...more
Almost exactly one year ago, a friend read an excerpt of this book to a group of women. In the portion she read, Much-Afraid (the main character) is promised a new name by The Shepherd. I asked what name she was given, but my friend merely smiled and told me I should read the book myself. From that point on, the book has been in my mental queue, but the time was never right. Then last month, someone mentioned the book, heard I hadn't read it and loaned it to me on the spot. There's somethin...more
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I read this book at my wife's request, who loved it. It is in the genre of Pilgrim's Progress, an allegory of a pilgrim who must journey through the dangers and trials of the Christian life. The biggest difference is that the main character is a female, which gives the book a decidedly different feel. There are many beautiful and convicting parts in the book, although I probably don't identify with the author, as much as a woman might.
With that said, my favorite moment of the bo...more
With that said, my favorite moment of the bo...more
I know 2 out of 5 stars sounds dismal, but it really is a worthwhile book to read, if in the correct mood and with the right expectations. This is a spiritual book that uses an "allegory" to describe a Christian's life experiences with God. I use the word "allegory" very loosely, which also explains the 2 stars. Whereas other tales like "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" are very imaginative Christian allegories, this one is so explicit with character names l...more
Very Strange, Song of Salomon inspired Allegory. I was very confused in the beginning. I was picturing the deer form the cover and then they talked about Much Afraid having hands?!... I ended liking the book OK and gave it the 3rd * for obscurity and effort. The book got me going back to the Old Testament and to read the actual Song of Salomon which I had not done since the teenage years when I considered it to be way too sensual and pornographic to be in the Bible...Now many years later: "...more
This is not a bla-bla-book although it is a story but the genuine profound experience the author lived all her life and also while she was visiting Switzerland for a 10-days-holiday. Behind the main character with all her failures, fears and physical defects lies the author herself. The beautiful landscapes through which Much-Afraid is going on her journey and the message that they carry were the same thing Hannah Hurnard was taught by her Shepard seeing the beautiful landscape of Switzerland.
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If you've ever been through a 'valley' in life and wondered will it ever end, this is a great book. It's definately a 'christian' book. It's written from a scripture in Habakkuk 3:19. Habakkuk is a great short book in the bible, and the verse she writes from is so powerful obviously, since Hannah is able to write an entire book about it. I think probably one of the best, second to the bible that is. It's a super easy read, short. But the character, Much Afraid, you will definately feel like is y...more
What an uplifting allegory of the Christian walk! Refreshing to read an identifiable book with a happy ending! The valleys, the deserts, the storms, the plateaus, the successful climbs, the battles with Resentment and Bitterness and Self-Pity among others. My mom has been trying to get me to read this for years and finally bought it for me for Christmas. Not only did I read it (and it was a fast read), I recommended it for Book Club, and it generated some wonderful discussions. Besides a fe...more
The youth pastor at our church recommended this book which is a classic among Christian books. At first it was difficult to get started as it is written in a bit of an old style and the story didn't connect for me right away. I persevered due to the recommendation and I encourage you to hang in there as well, for as it progresses, the parallels to my life started to pour out of the pages and the experience became one of reading and journaling my way through the book to take full advantage of t...more
This book dramatizes on the yearning of God's children to be led to greatest heights of love, joy, and victory. It explains a lot about the trials and tribulations, suffering and sorrow that one must endure to reach these great heights. Very interesting book. I loved the way it was written and actually used certain "feelings" and "characteristics" as the names of people. I think in doing this, it better explains and elaborates more into the story to help you better understand...more
Its not really fair to say that I READ this book. I've been reading this book since I was in high school. It really touches me in a special way every time I pick it up. However for me, it is just so weighty in topic, and picturesque in nature, and emotionally spiritual that I can hardly get through a chapter or two before I put it back down for several years. As it has been brought to my attention again, I guess it must be time to read more. I might move this over to my currently reading sh...more
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I didn't read this book until I was on old lady and I saw my own story written in every detail in every page, finding understanding of why God expected me to travel such hard roads during my life as a slow learner. A must-read for every Christian woman, maybe men. too, especially those (like me) whose lives have been compressed, narrowed, and limited by their fears and worries, for those who value security over growth. To paraphrase Beth Moore, we will never find our way to our Promised Land ...more
One of my favorite books! After learning that one of our sons was diagnosed with a terrible disease, we did a family devotional from the book Hind’s Feet on High Places, an extraordinary and enlightening allegory about the “lessons of accepting and triumphing over evil, of becoming acquainted with grief, and pain, and, ultimately, of finding them transformed into something incomparably precious; of learning through constant glad surrender to know the Lord of Love himself in a new way and to expe...more
Book Club Discussions on 7/20/10 and 8/3/10. I read and studied this back in 2000 for a Woman's bible study making it a great book for me to facilitate discussion for the book club I'm apart of. During our book club discussions, I incorporated various scriptures that brought the book even more to life. I found this book to be more powerful the second time around, especially having a better understanding of how to read an allegory.
My current journey of purchasing our first home made ...more
My current journey of purchasing our first home made ...more
This is an allegory, written in a similar style to Pilgrim's Progress. Here is a beautiful passage from the end (that reminded me of The Hiding Place which I had just read) where Much-Afraid, now renamed Grace and Glory, is telling the Shepherd (Christ) what she had learned: "Every circumstance in life, no matter how crooked and distorted and ugly it appears to be, if it is reacted to in love and forgiveness and obedience to your will can be transformed.
"Therefore I begin to ...more
"Therefore I begin to ...more
This book is an allegory. Much-Afraid is trying to reach the High Places and become transformed into Grace and Glory. Her relatives make fun of her and make it difficult for her to complete her journey. With the help of the Shepherd and her traveling companions, Suffering and Sorrow, Much-Afraid makes it to the Kingdom where she becomes a new person. I enjoyed the book. It took a lot of imagination to write it. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to read religious literature.
This is a Christian classic but also a personal classic, meaning this book stands the test of time and is one I will read over and over again. This is one of the books I turn to whenever the going gets tough in my personal journey. Through this book I gain perspective and courage to face the battle. I am reminded the the Shepherd is never far away even though I can not always see or sense His presence and I know He has a purpose for the current trial in my life.
I read this book years ago around the time when I decided to read books even if I didn't have time to.... I was a young married woman with small children and I really loved the richness of this lovely book. I remember the struggles of Much-Afraid and the journey of her life. I think I read this book at about the same time I read the story of Joni Earickson and her story of overcoming. I really took in the message about how God helps in time of adversity.
I have read this book many times, and I never cease to be challenged by the power of this allegory of Much-Afraid's journey with the Shepherd to healing and wholeness. The fear I feel, the difficulties in the journey, are laid out in the book form.
Allegory is a powerful format for teaching a spiritual truth that makes me relate in many new and different ways to my own spiritual journey.
If you have ever felt "much-afraid" in life's journey, you will easily r...more
Allegory is a powerful format for teaching a spiritual truth that makes me relate in many new and different ways to my own spiritual journey.
If you have ever felt "much-afraid" in life's journey, you will easily r...more
I must say this is one of the books that changed my life. It gripped me and held me through a story of my archetypal journey. It spoke of all the dark places within me and it also showered truths and promises that all is well. This is a great book for anyone especially those faced with insurmountable challenges; delivering the hope that you will survive with the faith of the indwelling Christ spirit that is forever near.
This is one of my favorite books. It is based on Songs of Solomon book of the Bible. It shows the love that Jesus has for each one of us and how patient He is with our weaknesses and fears. How He is always waiting willing to lend a helping hand. This book is also special because I read it every night with my kids and they enjoyed it. They were quite young and still were able to understand Jesus' love for them.
I actually read this book out loud with a group of close friends over the course of the last couple of months. We would read a couple of chapters each week and then discuss our observations. It is such a beautiful allegory. The use of personification was amazing. I was surprised at how much the words stuck with me throughout the week after reading it out loud. What a beautiful description of the Christian journey.
This is a wonderfully insightful allegory of the path you take during your journey with your relationship with God. From the place which we all dwell now being the Valley of Humiliation to the new place to which we travel being the Highest Places. It's amazing to see yourself actually in and relating to the stops along the way and with their names. It really makes one see the truth of why we go through what we do.
I read this 36 years ago when I was struggling with my faith. I could identify with the character,Much Afraid. This is a great book for those looking for understanding of what the walk with the Lord is about..... the pitfalls,temptations,the suffering ,the understanding of sacrifice and the acceptance.
I recommend this book to new believers or those who have lost their way in their path with the Lord.
I recommend this book to new believers or those who have lost their way in their path with the Lord.
What a great book that captures Romans 5:3-5 so beautifully - "but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." I could easily relate to this allegory and the lessons Hannah Hurnard presented so well throughout her book. It's a story that speaks hope and life into anyone ...more
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a twentieth century Christian author, best known for her allegory Hinds' Feet on High Places.
Hurnard was born in 1905 in Colchester, England to Quaker parents. She graduated from Ridgelands Bible College of Great Britain in 1926. In 1932 she became an independent missionary, moving to Haifa, Israel. Her work in Israel lasted 50 years, although she would later maintain a home in England as we...more
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Hurnard was born in 1905 in Colchester, England to Quaker parents. She graduated from Ridgelands Bible College of Great Britain in 1926. In 1932 she became an independent missionary, moving to Haifa, Israel. Her work in Israel lasted 50 years, although she would later maintain a home in England as we...more
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“She bent forward to look, then gave a startled little cry and drew back. There was indeed a seed lying in the palm of his hand, but it was shaped exactly like a long, sharply-pointed thorn… ‘The seed looks very sharp,’ she said shrinkingly. ’Won’t it hurt if you put it into my heart?’
He answered gently, ‘It is so sharp that it slips in very quickly. But, Much-Afraid, I have already warned you that Love and Pain go together, for a time at least. If you would know Love, you must know pain too.’
Much-Afraid looked at the thorn and shrank from it. Then she looked at the Shepherd’s face and repeated his words to herself. ’When the seed of Love in your heart is ready to bloom, you will be loved in return,’ and a strange new courage entered her. She suddenly stepped forward, bared her heart, and said, ‘Please plant the seed here in my heart.’
His face lit up with a glad smile and he said with a note of joy in his voice, ‘Now you will be able to go with me to the High Places and be a citizen in the Kingdom of my Father.’
Then he pressed the thorn into her heart. It was true, just as he had said, it did cause a piercing pain, but it slipped in quickly and then, suddenly, a sweetness she had never felt or imagined before tingled through her. It was bittersweet, but the sweetness was the stronger. She thought of the Shepherd’s words, ‘It is so happy to love,’ and her pale, sallow cheeks suddenly glowed pink and her eyes shown. For a moment Much-Afraid did not look afraid at all.”
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He answered gently, ‘It is so sharp that it slips in very quickly. But, Much-Afraid, I have already warned you that Love and Pain go together, for a time at least. If you would know Love, you must know pain too.’
Much-Afraid looked at the thorn and shrank from it. Then she looked at the Shepherd’s face and repeated his words to herself. ’When the seed of Love in your heart is ready to bloom, you will be loved in return,’ and a strange new courage entered her. She suddenly stepped forward, bared her heart, and said, ‘Please plant the seed here in my heart.’
His face lit up with a glad smile and he said with a note of joy in his voice, ‘Now you will be able to go with me to the High Places and be a citizen in the Kingdom of my Father.’
Then he pressed the thorn into her heart. It was true, just as he had said, it did cause a piercing pain, but it slipped in quickly and then, suddenly, a sweetness she had never felt or imagined before tingled through her. It was bittersweet, but the sweetness was the stronger. She thought of the Shepherd’s words, ‘It is so happy to love,’ and her pale, sallow cheeks suddenly glowed pink and her eyes shown. For a moment Much-Afraid did not look afraid at all.”
“O Shepherd. You said you would make my feet like hinds' feet and set me upon High Places".
"Well", he answered "the only way to develop hinds' feet is to go by the paths which the hinds use.”
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"Well", he answered "the only way to develop hinds' feet is to go by the paths which the hinds use.”
