Genre:
Historical / Biblical
Historical / Biblical
The Prince And The Prodigal
by Jill Eileen Smith
| -From Goodreads- Joseph is the pampered favorite son of the patriarch Jacob. His older brothers, deeply resentful of his status in the family, take advantage of the chance to get rid of him, selling him to slave traders and deceiving their father about his fate. It seems like their troubles are over. But for Joseph and older brother Judah, they are just beginning. While Joseph is accused of rape and imprisoned, Judah attempts to flee the memory of his complicity in the betrayal of his younger brother. After decades apart, the brothers will come face-to-face in a stunning role reversal that sees Joseph in a position of great power while Judah begs for mercy. Will forgiveness or vengeance win the day? Bestselling and award-winning author Jill Eileen Smith brings her considerable research and imaginative skills to bear in this vivid retelling of one of the most popular stories found in Scripture--a story of jealousy, betrayal, and a reconciliation that only God could bring about. ISBN-13: 9780800737634 2 brothers...1 choice...lives forever changed... It's been a little while since I've read one of Jill Eileen Smith's Biblical fiction books but this one intrigued me from the start. There was something about the cover that really drew me in and since I was already familiar with and trusted her Biblical accuracy I went for it. |  This Book received a 4 Bark rating.
 Jill Eileen Smith |
In all of the Biblical fiction books that I've read over the years I think The Prince And The Prodigal is the first one that features Joseph. Strange isn't it? He was a central figure in the book of Genesis and yet I've not, to the best of my recollection, read a single novel encompassing his story. And then there's the other half of the title, the 'Prodigal'. Yes, I did read Francine Rivers' book, Unveiled: Tamar, but this time around was quite different. This time two men, Joseph and his older brother Judah, are the central characters. It was pretty much a new experience to have the two main POVs both be male, an experience that I found quite interesting.
I appreciated that romance was not the main theme in The Prince And The Prodigal. No, the relationships between brothers was more of a focal point and three of the main themes were: forgiveness, redemption, and trust in God even when it seems like things couldn't possibly get any worse.
As always Jill Eileen Smith did an excellent job bringing the drama, the traditions, and culture of ancient Egypt and and the land of Canaan to life. The story was entertaining even as it made me stop to ponder the consequences of our choice, no matter how insignificant they seem at the time. Even if you've read the story of Joseph a dozen, or probably more, times you won't want to miss Jill Eileen Smith's fresh take on it in her newest novel The Prince And The Prodigal...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Prince And The Prodigal by Jill Eileen Smith a 4 Bark rating.
I appreciated that romance was not the main theme in The Prince And The Prodigal. No, the relationships between brothers was more of a focal point and three of the main themes were: forgiveness, redemption, and trust in God even when it seems like things couldn't possibly get any worse.
As always Jill Eileen Smith did an excellent job bringing the drama, the traditions, and culture of ancient Egypt and and the land of Canaan to life. The story was entertaining even as it made me stop to ponder the consequences of our choice, no matter how insignificant they seem at the time. Even if you've read the story of Joseph a dozen, or probably more, times you won't want to miss Jill Eileen Smith's fresh take on it in her newest novel The Prince And The Prodigal...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Prince And The Prodigal by Jill Eileen Smith a 4 Bark rating.
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