Jerusalem's Queen Library binding -

Name: Jerusalem&#39;s Queen (The Silent Years)
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Author: Hunt, Angela
ISBN: 9781432859855

by Angela Hunt

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From the rear cover

Her Rise to the Throne Defied Expectations.
And Then She Proved to Be One of Judea's Greatest Rulers.

Born in the small village of Modein, a place made famous by the warrior Maccabees, Salome Alexandra knows better than to harbor grand dreams for her future. She pales in comparison to her beautiful older sister, and though she learns to read at an early age, girls are not valued for their intellectual ability. However, when her father and sister are killed, John Hyrcanus, a distant relative, invites Salome and her mother to live with his family in Jerusalem, where her thirst for knowledge is noticed and indulged.

When her guardian betroths her to a pagan prince, she questions HaShem's plan. When Hyrcanus finally marries her to a boy half her age, she questions her guardian's sanity. Though Salome Alexandra spends much of her life as a pawn ordered about by powerful men, she learns that a woman committed to HaShem can change the world.

"Hunt's compelling chronicle dramatizes the repression of women during this historic time and spotlights the role faith played in female empowerment. Hunts places Shelamzion's story within the growing religious dissonance and speculation about the long-awaited Messiah. Readers who admire the biblical Esther will enjoy this tale of another brave woman playing a pivotal role in the survival of her people." --Booklist

Praise for Angela Hunt's Silent Years series

"Hunt's latest series puts a human face on a momentous event in ancient history. . . . Fans of biblical fiction will be captivated."--Library Journal on Judah's Wife

"The historical detail, depth of characterization, and hopeful outlook of this story will keep readers entertained and inspired."--RT Book Reviews on Egypt's Sister

"Once again, Hunt demonstrates her stunning mastery of historical biblical literature as she begins her new Silent Years series. . . . Rich in history, atmosphere, emotion, and spirituality, Hunt's ambitious series debut is astounding."--Booklist starred review of Egypt's Sister

Details

Title Jerusalem's Queen
Author Angela Hunt
Binding Library Binding
Pages 507
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Thorndike Press Large Print
Large Print Yes
Features Large Print
ISBN 9781432859855 / 1432859854
Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
Dimensions 8.6 x 5.7 x 1.1 in (21.84 x 14.48 x 2.79 cm)
Themes
- Religious Orientation: Christian
Library of Congress subjects Large type books, FICTION / Historical
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2018044828
Dewey Decimal Code FIC

About the author

The author of more than 100 published books and with more than 5 million copies of her books sold, Angela Hunt is the New York Times bestselling author of The Note, The Nativity Story, and Esther: Royal Beauty. Romantic Times Book Club presented Angela with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. In 2008, Angela completed her PhD in biblical studies in theology. She and her husband live in Florida with their mastiffs. She can be found online at www.angelahuntbooks.com.