Unveiled: The Biblical Story of Tamar (Lineage of Grace Series Book 1) Historical Christian Fiction Novella with an In-Depth Bible Study - Hardcover

Rivers, Francine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0842319476 ISBN 13: 9780842319478

Publisher: Tyndale Fiction, 2000

Synopsis

Book 1 in the 5-book biblical historical fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.

Betrayed by the men who controlled her future, she fought for her right to believe in a loving God.

Meet Tamar, one of the five women in the lineage of Christ. She risked her life and her reputation to be the woman she was called to be. Her story serves as an example of how God uses our circumstances and our steps toward Him, however faltering, to fulfill His plan.

Unveiled is book one in the popular Lineage of Grace series about five unlikely women who changed eternity.

• Inspirational biblical fiction that will point you back to Scripture
• Brings to life the Old Testament story of a courageous young woman in the household of Judah
• Weaves together themes of seeking justice and clinging to hope

“Francine Rivers utilizes her expertise as master storyteller to unveil Tamar’s saga, a tale of deception, betrayal, and ultimately hope.”
―Romantic Times

This novella includes an in-depth Bible study perfect for personal reflection or group discussion.

About this title

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers has published numerous novels―all bestsellers―and she has continued to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her Christian novels have been awarded or nominated for many honors and in 1997, after winning her third RITA Award for inspirational fiction, Francine was inducted into the Romance Writer's of America Hall of Fame. In 2015, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Francine's novels have been translated into over 30 different languages, and she enjoys bestseller status in many foreign countries. She and her husband, Rick, enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.

Reviews

In the first of five novels on the women of the Bible, Rivers (Leota's Garden) draws on the Bible's brief mention of Tamar to create a tribute to hope. Tamar is sold as a child to be the bride of Judah's oldest son, Er. When Er dies, Tamar believes that he was struck down by God for pride and arrogance. According to custom, she is given Onan, one of Er's brothers, as husband to beget a son in Er's memory. When Onan refuses her rights, he too falls dead. The third brother, Shelah, is deemed too young to be a husband, but when Judah promises Tamar a child when the boy grows up, she lives on hope for years. When she realizes that Judah has no intention of keeping his promise, she dresses as a temple prostitute and seduces him. After being threatened with death because of her disgraceful pregnancy, Tamar forces Judah to honor his promise. In return, she bears twin sons, Zerah and Perez, a forefather of Jesus. The different mores and customs of Tamar's time take some adjustment for a modern mindset, but a glimpse into what might have happened is worth the effort. Purchase where Rivers is popular.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Tyndale Fiction
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0842319476
• ISBN 13: 9780842319478
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 192