Karen K. (kkowert) - , reviewed on 4/19/2010 + 44 more book reviews

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A strong woman in ancient times

We dont know a lot about Zipporah from the Bible, so this story of her life is mostly fiction, but it gives a good look at life thousands of years ago. Zipporah, a black Cushite woman is adopted by Jethro, a wealthy, influential Midianite. Because she looks different than her sisters and her neighbors, she feels she is an outsider and will never marry. She meets Moses, who is also an outsider who has fled Egypt and the rest , as they say, is history.

Moses really wants to just enjoy the peaceful life he has found with the Midianites; however Zipporah urges Moses to return to Egypt and fight for his Hebrew people who are being mistreated as slaves. Zipporah proves to be a courageous, proud woman who sticks by her beliefs in the face of pressure from her family and harsh treatment by the Hebrews she is defending.

This was an enjoyable, quick read which gives a glimpse of life in Old Testament times. This book is not as detailed or as beautifully written as The Red Tent, but I enjoyed the story.

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