Harvest of Rubies
by:
Tessa Afshar (author)
The prophet Nehemiah's cousin can speak numerous languages, keep complex accounts, write on rolls of parchment and tablets of clay, and solve great mysteries. There is only one problem: she is a woman.In her early childhood years, Sarah experienced the death of her mother and her father's...
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The prophet Nehemiah's cousin can speak numerous languages, keep complex accounts, write on rolls of parchment and tablets of clay, and solve great mysteries. There is only one problem: she is a woman.In her early childhood years, Sarah experienced the death of her mother and her father's subsequent emotional distance and she came to two conclusions: that God does not care about her, and that her accomplishments are the measure of her worth - the measure of her self.Sarah, the talented scribe and cousin to Nehemiah, is catapulted into the center of the Persian court, working too many hours, rubbing elbows with royalty, and solving intrigues for the Queen. Ironically, it isn't failure but success that causes Sarah to lose her only source of external validation.Sarah soon learns that she has something of worth to offer beyond her ability with languages and sums - her very being proves to be a blessing to others.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780802405586 (0802405584)
ASIN: 802405584
Publish date: April 20th 2012
Publisher: River North
Pages no: 342
Edition language: English
Series: Harvest (#1)
I can't voice how happy I am to have found this book. It is Christian fiction which usually isn't my cup of tea. This one proves to be unusually illuminating. It touched my soul deeply.
I enjoyed this book very much!It’s set in an unusual time: Persian Empire. It was an interesting and very enjoyable read, with a nice set of characters.I enjoyed Sarah, and her life choices, even if I would have preferred to have less religious issues in the book. I understand that this is Christian...