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- Experience the story of the great flood as you never have beforeZara and Noah have walked together with the Creator for their entire lives.
- About the Author: Jill Eileen Smith is the bestselling and award-winning author of the biblical fiction series The Wives of King David, Wives of the Patriarchs, and Daughters of the Promised Land, as well as The Heart of a King, Star of Persia: Esther's Story, Miriam's Song, The Prince and the Prodigal, and Daughter of Eden.
- 336 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian
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Only Noah and his family know that God's judgment is coming soon. He and his wife Emzara dedicate themselves to God's command to build an ark. After years of preparing for the end of life as they know it, can they survive what lies ahead or will they simply relive the past they are trying to escape?Book Synopsis
Experience the story of the great flood as you never have beforeZara and Noah have walked together with the Creator for their entire lives. They have done their best in an increasingly wicked and defiant world to raise their three sons to follow in their footsteps. It has been a challenge--and it's about to get much, much harder.
When the Creator tells her husband to build an ark to escape the coming wrath against the sins of humankind, Zara steps out with him in faith. But the derision and sabotage directed their way from both friends and extended family are difficult to bear, as is knowing that everyone she interacts with beyond her husband, her sons, and their wives is doomed to destruction.
When the ark is finally finished and the animals have been shut up inside, Zara and her family embark on an adventure that will test their patience and their faith as they await deliverance and dry ground.
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Experience the story of the great flood as you never have beforeZara and Noah have walked together with the Creator for their entire lives. They have done their best in an increasingly wicked and defiant world to raise their three sons to follow in their footsteps. It has been a challenge--and it's about to get much, much harder.
When the Creator tells her husband to build an ark to escape the coming wrath against the sins of humankind, Zara steps out with him in faith. But the derision and sabotage directed their way from both friends and extended family are difficult to bear, as is knowing that everyone she interacts with beyond her husband, her sons, and their wives is doomed to destruction.
When the ark is finally finished and the animals have been shut up inside, Zara and her family embark on an adventure that will test their patience and their faith as they await deliverance and dry ground.
Praise for the Novels of Jill Eileen Smith
"Smith excels at writing fiction that brings women in from the margins of biblical history and allows their achievements to shine."--Booklist
"Smith puts our imagination into full gear."--Interviews & Reviews
"Smith is a master storyteller."--Life Is Story
About the Author
Jill Eileen Smith is the bestselling and award-winning author of the biblical fiction series The Wives of King David, Wives of the Patriarchs, and Daughters of the Promised Land, as well as The Heart of a King, Star of Persia: Esther's Story, Miriam's Song, The Prince and the Prodigal, and Daughter of Eden. She is also the author of the nonfiction books When Life Doesn't Match Your Dreams and She Walked Before Us. Her research has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in biblical times. Jill lives with her family in Michigan. Learn more at www.JillEileenSmith.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.47 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inches (W) x .84 Inches (D)
Weight: .66 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Christian
Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Jill Eileen Smith
Language: English
Street Date: February 27, 2024
TCIN: 89609038
UPC: 9780800737658
Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-5288
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Tickmenot - 1 year ago
Ready to experience life on Noah's ark? This book will give you a good idea of what it might have been like. Shortly after this story begins, God tells Noah to build an ark. The only people on it will be Noah, his wife, their three sons, and their wives. Life is hard because peril lurks everywhere. People have turned away from God, and have become mean and dangerous. Hazardous Watchers are all around them, treating people badly, and influencing them to live the wrong way. Two of their sons have wives, but Ham does not. They grab a wife quickly for him, afraid no one will marry into their family once news of the ark gets out. As they work on the boat, they face ridicule along with people making it hard to get supplies. Some even try to destroy the ark. As the older generation dies off, Noah and his family are the only ones left that still believe in God. When they finally get inside the ark, they face new tensions. The immense amount of work needed to care for the animals, coupled with just the eight of them being in the ark, is not easy. There is also an underlying tension from the wife they quickly decided on for Ham. She often rubbed them the wrong way before they all lived on the ark. Being crushed together only made things worse, and Ham's wife causes even more problems. This is a fictionalized account, so some of the story is the way things may have been according to the author's interpretation. I believe the author captured much of what life was like on the ark, including the time before and after the ark. If there was ever any thought this account was only a myth, this book will make you pause, because it clearly shows how it could have happened. This story will capture you from the first page, and I highly recommend this five-star book. Thank you, Revell Books, for providing Tickmenot with a book to review. Opinions are my own.
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Sunnie Reviews - 1 year ago
I was happy to be able to read this biblical fiction version of Noah's Ark, written in the view of Noah's wife, who in this book is known as Zara. The narrative is lively, showing that families aren't always perfect and all have things that need to be worked through. It was interesting to realize what an all encompassing job this ark was, not just the building of the ark, but rather, the feeding, cleaning and caring for the many creatures that were on board not to mention the humans, as well! And realizing we can't go to the local hardware or grocery story to find the supplies needed for such an venture. It does make you realize that God had a big hand in helping those building and preparing the ark for the flood to come. I loved this book and am sure that I will be reading much more from this author who has a very enjoyable way of writing that causes the reader to be quickly engaged in the story and events. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Connywithay - 1 year ago
“The world was not like it had been when I was young. And I did not like what it had become,” Zara believes in Jill Eileen Smith’s novel, The Ark and the Dove: The Story of Noah’s Wife. ~ What ~ This three-hundred-and-thirty-six-page paperback targets those interested in Biblical fiction about Noah’s ark and the iconic flood. With no profanity, topics of illness and death may not be appropriate for immature readers. The ending includes a note to the reader, acknowledgments, biography, and advertisements. This story follows Noah, his wife Zara, and their three sons and wives as they not only build the ark but also lead the animals inside to designated cages and rise above the waters for an extended period. As each deals with the past of losing loved ones, their faith and patience are tested as they call on their Creator for deliverance. ~ Why ~ I have always enjoyed fictional books about the Bible and recognize the story of the ark would be daunting in that there is little description in the Word, so I appreciate the research done to write the story (even if it may not be accurate or if I vision it a different way). I liked that the author considered the emotional fragility of the eight individuals on the ark and the burden they carried as the only ones to repopulate the Earth. I commend the author for choosing the topic as she promoted trusting the Creator no matter the outcome. ~ Why Not ~ Those who do not like reads that are based on Scripture will avoid this book. Some may disagree with the ample liberties taken that are not in the Bible. The storyline got sidetracked a few times when it focused on other characters instead of Zara. I got tired of the constant bickering, silent treatment, and inconsideration among the family, although it may have happened. ~ Wish ~ While it is clear that the author did plenty of research with the little information available, I felt she veered off-topic on a few questionable areas that may not have been needed. Adding discussion questions at the end would be thoughtful for book clubs. ~ Want ~ If you like a story about Noah building a giant ship in the middle of a field as it becomes the ark of their safety, this one that focuses on the hope of redemption that God is in control is a good read, but be aware it is a fictional account. Thanks to Revell and Interviews & Reviews for this complimentary book. I am under no obligation to give a positive review.