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Jill Eileen Smith

    Jill Eileen Smith immerses herself in ancient biblical narratives, bringing Old Testament women to life with a passion for detail and historical accuracy. Through her writing, she explores the lives and experiences of women from this era, drawing on extensive research that has taken her to Israel. Her works delve into the complex relationships and societal dynamics of biblical figures, offering readers a compelling glimpse into the past.

    Bathsheba - A Novel
    When Life Doesn't Match Your Dreams
    The Crimson Cord
    Daughter of Eden: Eve's Story
    The Prince and the Prodigal
    Passionate Hope
    • Passionate Hope

      • 362 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
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      Hannah and her husband, Elkanah, share a deep and abiding love, for each other, for their God, and for his tabernacle at Shiloh. Greatly disturbed by the corruption of the priests, they long for restoration and pray for a deliverer. But nothing changes as the years pass. Years that also reveal Hannah to be barren. Pressured by his family to take another wife, Elkanah marries Peninnah, who quickly begins to bear children. Disgraced and taunted by her husband's new wife, Hannah turns again to prayers that seem doomed to go unanswered. Do her devotion and kindness in the face of Peninnah's cruelty count for nothing? Why does God remain silent and indifferent to her pleas? Travel back to the dusty streets of Shiloh with an expert guide as Jill Eileen Smith brings to life a beloved story of hope, patience, and deliverance that shows that even the most broken of relationships can be restored.

      Passionate Hope
    • The Prince and the Prodigal

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
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      Two brothers among twelve. One pampered. One petulant. After a stunning betrayal, Judah struggles to forget what he's done while Joseph attempts to move on from what's been done to him. Is there hope for reconciliation for one of Egypt's most powerful men and his wayward brother?

      The Prince and the Prodigal
    • Daughter of Eden: Eve's Story

      • 517 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      "The first time she opens her eyes, Eve gazes on One whose beauty nearly blinds her, whose breath is in her lungs. Her Creator takes her hand and gives her to one like her and yet different. Together, she and Adam experience pure joy as they explore Eden. But her favorite moments are when the Creator comes to walk with them, day after day.Until everything changes. With one act of disobedience, Eve finds that her world is no longer a friendly place. With remorse in her heart, she must face the unknown future--the births, the deaths, the sacrifices, the loss of the one home she has ever known. Perhaps worst of all is the loss of trust, not only with her Creator but with the man who shares her life. How will they ever survive out of Eden?Bestselling biblical fiction author Jill Eileen Smith imagines the life of the first woman to ever live, unspooling a story of love, loss, and the promise of redemption"--

      Daughter of Eden: Eve's Story
    • The Crimson Cord

      • 362 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
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      Wife to a gambler who took one too many risks, Rahab finds herself sold as a slave to cover her husband's debt. Forced into prostitution by Dabir, counselor to the Syrian king, Rahab despairs of ever regaining her freedom and her self-respect. But when Israelite spies enter Jericho and come to lodge at her house, Rahab sees a glimmer of hope and the opportunity of a lifetime. In one risky moment, she takes a leap of faith, puts her trust in a God she does not know, and vows to protect the spies from the authorities. When the armies of Israel arrive weeks later, Rahab hopes they will keep their promise, but she has no idea what kind of challenges await her outside Jericho's walls--or if she will ever know the meaning of love. Under Jill Eileen Smith's talented hand, the familiar story of Rahab bursts forth in high definition. Readers will find themselves fully immersed in a world of dark and dusty streets, clandestine meetings, and daring escapes as a mysterious biblical figure claims her full humanity--and a permanent place in readers' hearts.

      The Crimson Cord
    • Bestselling author connects the hardships of twelve Old Testament women with our lives today to show readers that only God, not time, can heal our hearts' broken desires and dreams.

      When Life Doesn't Match Your Dreams
    • Bestselling author brings to life the Bible's most famous story of passion, betrayal, and redemption.

      Bathsheba - A Novel
    • Rachel

      • 314 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
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      Beautiful Rachel wants nothing more than for her older half sister Leah to wed and move out of their household. Maybe then she would not feel so scrutinized, so managed, so judged. Plain Leah wishes her father Laban would find a good man for her, someone who would love her alone and make her his only bride. Unbeknownst to either of them, Jacob is making his way to their home, trying to escape a past laced with deceit and find the future God has promised him. But the past comes back to haunt Jacob when he finds himself on the receiving end of treachery and the victim of a cruel bait and switch. The man who wanted only one woman will end up with sisters who have never gotten along and now must spend the rest of their lives sharing a husband. In the power struggles that follow, only one woman will triumph . . . or will she? Combining meticulous research with her own imaginings, Jill Eileen Smith not only tells one of the most famous love stories of all time but will manage to surprise even those who think they know the story inside and out.

      Rachel
    • The Heart of a King - The Loves of Solomon

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
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      Exploring the complex emotions of love, loss, and longing, this narrative delves into the intricacies of human relationships and the profound impact they have on our lives. The characters navigate their intertwined fates, facing heart-wrenching challenges and moments of deep connection. Through their journeys, the story captures the essence of yearning and the healing power of love, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences with these universal themes.

      The Heart of a King - The Loves of Solomon
    • The Prophetess

      • 358 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
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      Outspoken and fearless, Deborah has faith in God but struggles to see the potential her own life holds. As an Israelite woman, she'll marry, have a family, and seek to teach her children about Adonai--and those tasks seem to be more than enough to occupy her time. But God has another plan for her. Israel has been under the near constant terror of Canaan's armies for twenty years, and now God has called Deborah to deliver her people from this oppression. Will her family understand? Will her people even believe God's calling on her life? And can the menace of Canaan be stopped? With her trademark impeccable research and her imaginative storytelling, Jill Eileen Smith brings to life the story of Israel's most powerful woman in a novel that is both intriguing and inspiring.

      The Prophetess
    • Miriam's Song

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
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      Miriam and her people have prayed for deliverance from the cruel tyranny of Egypt for generations. She believes her brother is the long-awaited answer to their pleas. But how can the exiled prince-turned-shepherd Moses stand against the most powerful man in the world?

      Miriam's Song