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    Rahab's Story
    Jael's Story
    Abigail's Story
    Audiobook series4 titles

    Women of the Bible Series

    Written by Ann Burton

    Narrated by Effie Johnson, Celeste Ciulla, Rachel Botchan and Mia Barron

    4/5

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    About this series

    Ann Burton, acclaimed author of Jael's Story, creates enthralling historical fiction by skillfully inter - weaving authentic elements of biblical history, culture, and geography. Deborah's Story is the gripping saga of one female slave who risks her life for a chance at true love-and rises to unimaginable prominence. It's an inspiring tale of developing wisdom, courageous faith, and blossoming love.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateNov 24, 2015
    Rahab's Story
    Jael's Story
    Abigail's Story

    Titles in the series (4)

    • 1

      Abigail's Story
      Abigail's Story

      Abigail's Story

      Ann Burton
      4/5 - 5 ratings
      4/5 - 5 ratings

      Ann Burton's critically acclaimed first novel in this compelling Biblical series tells the fictionalized tale of a young Jewish lady who makes and markets pottery to support her family. But when her brother's huge gambling debt threatens to enslave them, she convinces his creditor to marry her and forgive the debt. After her husband sends her to manage his herds in the hills far away, Abigail grows fond of its rustic inhabitants-and of an enigmatic shepherd-soldier who's on a collision course with her husband.

      Ann Burton's critically acclaimed first novel in this compelling Biblical series tells the fictionalized tale of a young Jewish lady who makes and markets pottery to support her family. But when her brother's huge gambling debt threatens to enslave them, she convinces his creditor to marry her and forgive the debt. After her husband sends her to manage his herds in the hills far away, Abigail grows fond of its rustic inhabitants-and of an enigmatic shepherd-soldier who's on a collision course with her husband.

    • 2

      Rahab's Story
      Rahab's Story

      Rahab's Story

      Ann Burton
      4/5 - 3 ratings
      4/5 - 3 ratings

      Ann Burton, author of the critically acclaimed Abigail's Story, traces Rahab's incredible journey from harlot to heroine. Shorn of her hair, stripped of her clothes, and cast out of her father's house, Rahab now scavenges the streets. Desperate for food, she's soon welcomed by the sisterhood of the House of Palms, a bordello. But after encountering two Israelite spies, Rahab makes a risky, life-altering choice. ". a riveting tale of intrigue and heartache, with threads of hope ."-My Shelf

      Ann Burton, author of the critically acclaimed Abigail's Story, traces Rahab's incredible journey from harlot to heroine. Shorn of her hair, stripped of her clothes, and cast out of her father's house, Rahab now scavenges the streets. Desperate for food, she's soon welcomed by the sisterhood of the House of Palms, a bordello. But after encountering two Israelite spies, Rahab makes a risky, life-altering choice. ". a riveting tale of intrigue and heartache, with threads of hope ."-My Shelf

    • 3

      Jael's Story
      Jael's Story

      Jael's Story

      Ann Burton
      4/5 - 3 ratings
      4/5 - 3 ratings

      Ann Burton-best-selling author of Rahab's Story-pens a sweeping historical novel about the Biblical heroine who risks all by wielding a tent peg and mallet. In this compelling tale of faith, courage, and romance, Jael boldly seizes a pivotal opportunity to free Israelites-and herself-from years of oppression. "Terrific Biblical biographical fiction."-Midwest Book Review

      Ann Burton-best-selling author of Rahab's Story-pens a sweeping historical novel about the Biblical heroine who risks all by wielding a tent peg and mallet. In this compelling tale of faith, courage, and romance, Jael boldly seizes a pivotal opportunity to free Israelites-and herself-from years of oppression. "Terrific Biblical biographical fiction."-Midwest Book Review

    • 4

      Deborah's Story
      Deborah's Story

      Deborah's Story

      Ann Burton
      4/5 - 3 ratings
      4/5 - 3 ratings

      Ann Burton, acclaimed author of Jael's Story, creates enthralling historical fiction by skillfully inter - weaving authentic elements of biblical history, culture, and geography. Deborah's Story is the gripping saga of one female slave who risks her life for a chance at true love-and rises to unimaginable prominence. It's an inspiring tale of developing wisdom, courageous faith, and blossoming love.

      Ann Burton, acclaimed author of Jael's Story, creates enthralling historical fiction by skillfully inter - weaving authentic elements of biblical history, culture, and geography. Deborah's Story is the gripping saga of one female slave who risks her life for a chance at true love-and rises to unimaginable prominence. It's an inspiring tale of developing wisdom, courageous faith, and blossoming love.

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