Unveiled: Tamar (Lineage of Grace #1)
by Francine Rivers
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Read in May, 2008
I loved this book and could not put it down! While fictionalizing the story of Tamar, the author really defined what life was like for women of the times. I had never heard of Tamar before, although I am sure many have heard of her brother-in-law, Joseph and his coat of many colors.
The story was poignant for me because of the incredible amount of patience Tamar had! In our fast paced, instant gratification world, we are all impatient. The story of Tamar revealed the value of patience to me....more
The story was poignant for me because of the incredible amount of patience Tamar had! In our fast paced, instant gratification world, we are all impatient. The story of Tamar revealed the value of patience to me....more
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I have read all of the books by this author about the women in the bible. I found them worthy in that collectively they really make these women come to life. If this is a topic of interest for you, they are well worth looking at. I bought a couple companion books that were reference books on the women of the bible. They helped to sort out what is strictly connected to scripture and what is the result of the author's imagination.
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Read in April, 2008
I didn't like this one as well as the others but it was still interesting. The culture was so different in the old testament and the laws and customs are so foreign to me. One of the best things about these little novellas is that it has made me stop and re-read these storis in the Bible and think about the real people who lived these lives. I'm not sure I agree with Rivers take on this one but it was very interesting.
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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 May, 2008
Presents the story of Tamar and Judah (Gen. 38)in short novella form. The book is historical fiction. The author obviously had to add details to make it a novella. However she did a good job telling the story from the Bible. When reading you must be sure to remember that this was a different time with different customs than we have today. This is the first of 5 books of women in the lineage of Christ.
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Read in December, 2001
Based on Gen38: 1-11
Married to Er & Onan, sons of Judah
Then married to father (Judah)
Judah, son of Jacob
Tamar mistreated by parents & siblings, Husbands Er & Onan
Forgave Judah of his cruelty & was finally tenderly loved by him
Bore twin sons & others -- Tribe of Judah often mentioned in Bible Gen45:3-10, Gen 49: 8-12, Deut 33:7, Psalms 78: 65-68
Married to Er & Onan, sons of Judah
Then married to father (Judah)
Judah, son of Jacob
Tamar mistreated by parents & siblings, Husbands Er & Onan
Forgave Judah of his cruelty & was finally tenderly loved by him
Bore twin sons & others -- Tribe of Judah often mentioned in Bible Gen45:3-10, Gen 49: 8-12, Deut 33:7, Psalms 78: 65-68
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Read in January, 1999
I love the idea of expounding the lives written in the Bible in a way that makes you connect with the real people behind the parables. Rivers could have gone even further in adding detail and painting a picture of the past though. Some parts are a bit thinly done.
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These books about the women in Jesus's lineage are wonderfully written. Francine Rivers does such a good job of researching. Even though it's fictionalized accounts of biblical stories, you do feel like her scenarios are plausible. Loved all of them.
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I read this on the flight to see my husband while he was in Korea. My mother-in-law lent it to me. While I enjoyed it at the time, I can't remember any details of it. I wouldn't say that makes it bad, but hardly a landmark in my literate past.
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Read in February, 2008
The first four books of this series bring four women of the Old Testament to life. I've never been so captivated by historical fiction and would have NEVER understood so much by reading the passages on my own.
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Read in October, 2006
I read this book as part of a bible study book club group. I liked this one so much I ended up reading the whole series. Francine Rivers takes a biblical story and embellishes them to make them more readable.
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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.
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This series is really good.
Its about women who are mentioned in the bible, but the bible doesnt really explain a whole lot about them. so reading this books gives you a better perspective on them.
Its about women who are mentioned in the bible, but the bible doesnt really explain a whole lot about them. so reading this books gives you a better perspective on them.
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Hmmm....I guess the reason I liked this book was that I just like how Francine writes. I wouldn't read it again because I don't know if I'd want to re-live some of what happened to her.
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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 March, 2008
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Nikkirecommends it for: everyone
Great read! Very real and vivid acount of the Life of Tamar. Discover true hope and perserverence even in the hardest times through Tamar's eyes.
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Read in April, 2007
Lineage of Grace was good too but it's a five in one series and i got to read only unafraid the story of Mary and the birth of Jesus christ.
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The courage and faith Tamar had was incredible. I couldn't put this book down, and didn't stop bawling until I finished the last page.
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Read in August, 2005
a look at one woman's life and how she 'made it' into the Bible. it delves deeper than the story in the Bible and made her real.
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Read in February, 2008
Interesting concept from a fabulous author. Not sure it would rank in my favorites of hers, but it was a good, very quick, read.
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