Judah's Wife

A Novel of the Maccabees

De: Angela Hunt

Narrado por: Rachel Botchan

The miraculous story of the Maccabees told through the eyes of a woman who learns that love requires both courage and sacrifice. Seeking safety after a hard childhood, Leah marries a strong and gentle man of the nation of Judah. But when the ruler of the land issues a life-altering decree, her newfound peace - and the entire Jewish heritage - is put in jeopardy.

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.

©2018 Angela Hunt Communications, Inc. (P)2018 Recorded Books

Great Story

Great story. I only wish for a male voice to read Judah. I was confused a couple of times.

Fascinating Story

Previously, I didn’t know much about the Macabees so I found the story very interesting. I liked this book much better than Egypt’s Sister since I found the female protagonist much more likable. The narrator isn’t my favorite, but she is also not the worst that I’ve heard. She doesn’t really do voices, but she does slight differences when a lot of people are talking. However, that is just down to preferences. I plan on continuing through the series.

Outstanding

Love the mix of biblical fact with fiction. Great story. Thought provoking. Such a time of spiritual unrest, similar to today. God is good

Love It

Hard to put down. This retelling of the little known history of the days of Israel after the time of the king's and prophets was engaging. I am going to read it again and share it with friends.

A good listen and story

like it would listen while working the story was good but wish the narrator put more feeling into the story

The recording could have been a lot better

Good story line, good character development and resolution to the plots. Enjoyable and recommendable.
However, there was only one voice in the narration with little to no distinction between the characters. Then there was whispering at an extremely low volume. The narrator's voice was pleasing. I find fault with the Producer/director and the technical aspects of the recording.

one of the best I've heard in a very long time.

I will listen to this story again. what a blessing it was!!! clean, inspiring stories are difficult to find. this is one.

Powerful and Deeply Moving.

This is a great way to stomach the extreme story of Israel in this time in history. I think the author could have done more to talk about WHY the laws meant so much to the Maccabees, though she did a good job. Judah's wife's story, though at times dramatic and seemingly unnecessary, proved to be a benefit to the story in a unique angle of understanding violence -when it was merited and needed and where is is harmful and sinful. The author did a good job of portraying extreme hardship without making me gag at violent detail. Overall this book was a huge blessing for me to get to know this important history on a meaningful level. I cried at it's powerful epilogue.
Would recommend. Not for children.

Such a great story!

The author's amazing writings and the narrators gift to read, combined, made this book open up and swallow me in! Thank you!👑🤩

Great Story

Loved the story. The narration was confusing. The main characters, Leah and Jude got confusing. Jude, who is a warrior, was narrated by the female who was the voice for Leah. Would have been a much greater story, had there been a male voice for Jude.