Jo Baldwin's writing is deeply informed by her extensive time spent in France, from her early career in Paris publishing to her later life in the Languedoc region. This immersion has cultivated a unique voice that often explores themes of cultural adaptation and the nuances of living between different worlds. Her prose is characterized by a keen observational style, bringing to life the settings and experiences that shape her characters' journeys. Readers will find her work evocative, offering insights into the subtleties of place and personal discovery.
Heavenly Creatures meets The Hand That Rocks The Cradle in this exciting debut novel about friendship, love and jealousy. The pain still lies deep within me. I've learnt to manage' it over the years, but today it feels stronger, throbbing like a toothache, yet in the pit of my stomach.'
The stories of Samuel, Saul and David are among the most memorable in the Old Testament. Yet the lives of these individuals are wound up in the larger story of God's purpose for his people. Looking beyond the well-known surface of these stories Joyce Baldwin explores the meaning of the biblical history of Israel's vital transition from a confederation of tribes to nationhood under a king. Bible students at all levels will find that this commentary provides an excellent introduction to the critical issues of authorship, date, composition and structure of Samuel, as well as an able discussion of its theological themes. Written in a clear and straightforward style, here is a worthy addition to the acclaimed Tyndale Commentary Series. - Publisher.
The message of Genesis 12 - 50. From Abraham to Joseph. A companion to the stories of ordinary people who were the 'founding fathers' of Jewish-Christian faith - Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph.