Unspoken
by Francine Rivers
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Read in July, 2008
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...more
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Read in June, 2008
recommends it for:
people interested in Bible history.
I really enjoyed the first three novellas in Francine Rivers' "Lineage of Grace" series and then for some reason forgot them for a little while. I'm glad I picked them back up; however, because her fourth book, on Bathsheba, was great. It's hard not to become attached to Rivers' versions of biblical characters. She does a great job of creatively expanding on the existing story without changing the meaning. Her depiction of Bathsheba is both entertaining and uplifting.
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There are five books (more like novella's) in this series that are based on the lives of the five women in the lineage of Jesus. They don't have to be read in order, but it may make more sense if you do. I found them enjoyable; and had to remind myself that they are Francine River's take on the little bit of scripture we have on these women. They do give you some insight as to the culture and customs of the day.
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Read in January, 2007
I can say that anything written by Francine Rivers (after she became a christian) is a wonderful read. Her biblical & hystorical accuracy is awesome & brings stories that we all have heard before to life. I think the story of Kind David & Bathsheeba should be made into a major motion picture cause it has all the elements of a great film!
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recommends it for:
anyone who has ever made a big mistake
I really like this book because it helps me to come to terms with my own past and that nothing is unforgivable. God can make good come from bad, no matter what we intended, and the power of grace and forgiveness are life changing.
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This gave me a whole new perspective on Bathsheba (from the Old Testament). It was a fun historical fiction book, and after reading it, I had to go back and read the "real story." I'm excited to read the rest of her books.
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Read in January, 2007
The way that David was portrayed was very real. Bathsheba's character was very believable also. It really made me think, mostly that she was equally to blame. David doesn't get it all.
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This book was a great historical fiction story. She even includes a bible study at the back of the book so that you can go back & read the story as the bible tells it.
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Francine Rivers is one of my favorite authors, so this is an easy book to recommend. I love considering these Biblical stories in a different light.
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Really enjoyed this whole set of books. Takes the life of a woman in the bible and makes it into a story based on the biblical time, rules etc...
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Read in July, 2006
i liked this story because it shed some light on Bathsheba's point of view. gosh, David was so wrong so much of the time!
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I would recomend these books to any Christian woman wanting to learn more from the women of God who have gone before us.
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recommended to Lacy♥Lilah♥Lolli by:
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recommends it for: Any girl over 12 to 99
recommends it for: Any girl over 12 to 99
This is my favorit-est book in this series. It gave me such a different perspective of how I look at Bathsheba.
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This book was awesome! It made Bathsheba and David so much more real to me. It was an easy read.
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Read in March, 2008
Was OK, not very gripping, but of some interest to me for the interpretation of Biblical history.
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Read in May, 2008
We should all raise our children the way Bathsheba did. The world would be a much better place.
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This set of novellas is effective in presenting a hypothetical "other side of the story."
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Book #4. Tells the story of Bathsheba and her experiences. Easy read.
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LOVED this whole series! Highly recommend them to all women (and men).
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