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Judah's Wife (The Silent Years Book #2): A Novel of the Maccabees Kindle Edition

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Seeking peace and safety after a hard childhood, Leah marries Judah, a strong and gentle man, and for the first time in her life Leah believes she can rest easily. But the land is ruled by Antiochus IV, descended from one of Alexander the Great's generals, and when he issues a decree that all Jews are to conform to Syrian laws upon pain of death, devout Jews risk everything to follow the law of Moses.

Judah's father resists the decree, igniting a war that will cost him his life. But before dying, he commands his son to pick up his sword and continue the fight--or bear responsibility for the obliteration of the land of Judah. Leah, who wants nothing but peace, struggles with her husband's decision--what kind of God would destroy the peace she has sought for so long? 

The miraculous story of the courageous Maccabees is told through the eyes of Judah's wife, who learns that love requires courage . . . and sacrifice.
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To Be Silent Would Be to Deny Their God, To Defy Would Bring the Wrath of the King.

Seeking quiet and safety after a hard childhood, Leah marries Judah, a strong and gentle man, and for the first time in her life Leah believes she'll have peace. But the very nation Judah was named for has been conquered by a cruel king, who decrees that all Jews are to conform to Syrian laws or risk death for following the laws of Moses.

Judah's father resists the decree, igniting a war that will cost him his life. But before dying, he commands Judah to pick up his sword and continue the fight--or bear responsibility for the obliteration of Israel. Leah, who wants nothing but peace, struggles with her husband's decision--what kind of God would destroy the peace she has sought for so long?

The miraculous story of the courageous Maccabees is told through the eyes of Judah's wife, who learns that love requires courage . . . and sacrifice.

"In the second title in her Silent Years series, following Egypt's Sister, Hunt continues to breathe new life into our understanding of the 400 years between the Old and New Testaments by telling the story of Leah, the wife of Judah Maccabaeus. . . . Hunt, who has clearly done her research, narrates from both Judah's and Leah's perspectives, and this tale is sure to please Hunt's legion of fans."--Booklist

Praise for Angela Hunt's Silent Years series

"Once again, Hunt demonstrates her stunning mastery of historical biblical literature as she begins her new Silent Years series. . . . This fresh approach brings a faith-based perspective to the tension and complexity of the Intertestamental Period. Rich in history, atmosphere, emotion, and spirituality, Hunt's ambitious series debut is astounding."--Booklist starred review

"The historical detail, depth of characterization, and hopeful outlook of this story will keep readers entertained and inspired."--RT Book Reviews

"Setting her new biblical series half a century before the birth of Christ, Hunt once again vividly brings the ancient world to life."--Library Journal

"Hunt continues to bring the Silent Years, the four hundred years between the end of the Old Testament and the New Testament, to life with historical details and emotional depth worthy of her subject. . . . Readers who enjoy Biblical history will be captivated by this fascinating series."--RT Book Reviews Top Pick

About the Author

The author of more than 100 published books and with more than 5 million copies of her books sold worldwide, Angela Hunt is the New York Times bestselling author of The Note, The Nativity Story, and Esther: Royal Beauty. Romantic Times Book Club presented Angela with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. In 2008, Angela completed her PhD in Biblical Studies in Theology. She and her husband live in Florida with their mastiffs. She can be found online at www.angelahuntbooks.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077MQ757J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers (January 2, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 2, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 11928 KB
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 386 pages
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Christy-Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who have learned to expect the unexpected in novels from this versatile author. With nearly six million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 160 works ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to novels and nonfiction.

Now that her two children are grown, Angie and her husband live in Florida with Very Big Dogs (a direct result of watching Sandlot too many times). This affinity for mastiffs has not been without its rewards--one of their dogs was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly as the second-largest canine in America. Their dog received this dubious honor after an all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan for the dog and the Hunts, complete with VIP air travel and a stretch limo in which they toured New York City. Afterward, the dog gave out paw-tographs at the airport.

When she's not home writing, Angie often travels to teach writing workshops at schools and writers' conferences. And to talk about her dogs, of course.

Readers may visit her web site at www.angelahuntbooks.com.

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Mama Cheryl
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible Come Alive
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
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Angela Hunt tells the Biblical stories with compassion, thorough in her research, she brings the stories to the forefront. And she is teaching us about I and II Maccabees. She does an outstanding job of developing the characters. I strongly encourage you to read any or all of her novels. She is gifted to bring God’s Word alive.
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ELMorehead
5.0 out of 5 stars How Did God Use Judah Maccabees in Isreal's History?
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Angela Hunt's Stupendous, Truth-Based, Historic Fiction, "Judah's Wife (The Silent Years, Book #2)", should be 📖 by every Christian! AH chronicles Leah's and Judah's lives from their 1st meeting, through their married life together. Why did Judah, a Priestly descendant of Aaron, pick up a sword, & fight the Jews Enemies for God? How did this impact his marriage, his family, his Country? I Highly Recommend You 📖 This Story, to find the answers!

I ❤ed 📖ing this Novel. I felt Inspired, & Challenged in my Christian Faith, by this 💎 of an Engrossing, Poignant 📗. Will I, Like Judah Maccabees, Stand In The Gap, For My People too? Only with God's Help & Leading! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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B. Burnham
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting historical novel.
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019
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Judah’s Wife by Angela Hunt was my book club’s selection this month. We have read a number of Hunt’s books — all genres — before and have always enjoyed great discussions from them. This novel was no exception. Even though it was not a favorite of a couple of our members (they are not big historical fiction fans), the majority liked the book. For most of us the events depicted were new, and the author did a good job of making us think about the years between the Testaments of the Bible.

Judah’s Wife begins in 168 BC, a time when the Hellenistic influences of the era were undermining the culture and worship of Israel. The novel introduces the reader to Judah Maccabeus and his family. The author drew from the history recorded in the Apocrypha. That and the historical details she included gave an authenticity to the book. The story is told through the first person POV of Judah and his wife, Leah. The two were at odds for most of the book, a fact that my book club felt was more a product of a 21st century understanding than would have been true during their own time period. That and a couple of odd scenes (you’ll know them when you read them) were the only negatives we found. The story was heroic, the characters complex, and the history enlightening and interesting. We did wish for a happier ending, but that would have been untrue to the essence of the story. The main characters learn to trust God with their problems and doubts, even as they struggle to adjust to His will over their own.

Judah’s Wife is the second book in Hunt’s Silent Years series. Each novel is a standalone and can be read independently of each other. They do progress chronologically, so reading them in order may help with historical context. My group is going to read book 1, Egypt’s Sister, next year. I look forward to another great story from Hunt.

Recommended.

Audience: adults.
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Linda M. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good story!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and especially the author. She did an excellent job telling the story so the reader felt they were there!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spoiler Alerts! Unpredictably Real and Captivating.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2018
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When I first read one of Hunt's book (Esther) I was unsure if I wanted to dive into her work because most historical fiction books, the biblical ones, have very predictable endings and I wanted to read a book that surprised me. Judah's Wife was that book. I was hooked by the character who suffered abuse in silence, by the way Leah's quiet personality captivated. I kept reading to see what would become of Leah and her mother and Hunt did not disappoint.

I liked that Leah's dad did not get the chance to further ruin their lives but I wanted more to become of Leah and her mother. I was certainly intrigued by the wars and by the imagery of degradation of God's laws and His temple. Hunt did an amazing job describing what the silent years could have been like when Israel had no king. Of course, I was saddened when Judah was killed on the battlefield. I wanted them all to live and I wanted the book to end on a happy note but as anyone who believes the Bible knows, the silent years were anything but happy. I liked reading about the love Judah and Leah shared. I recommend this book to others who are tired of predicable endings.
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Mary A. Boone
5.0 out of 5 stars Judah & Leah
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
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I learned so much about this family who led & fought in the army of Israel. The Maccabees loved Adonai & lived by the Law of Moses. They won many battles for God against those who strived to abolish Him. These were violent times when evil, ruthless men fought to own Israel. The Maccabees trusted Adonai to help them defeat the enemies…and He did until the mistake was made to turn to the Romans for support. Turning away from their trust in God was their downfall. Well-written & hard to put down, this book is a winner!
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Faith Finch
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