Heavenly Lights: Noah’s
Journey
Barbara M Britton
Pelican Book Group
Released February 2020
Biblical fiction
$5.99 eBook
$15.99 Print
210 pp
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About the Book
Fiction from Joshua 5-8; the daughters of Zelophehad go
forth with God into the book of Joshua.
Noah bat Zelophehad might have broken tradition by being able to inherit her
father’s land, but her heart’s desire is to have the finest herds in all of
Israel, something an orphaned and unmarried woman has never achieved.
Jeremiah ben Abishua cannot speak, nor hear. God has made his thoughts captive
to his mind. But he can communicate with one shepherdess, a woman who sees his
skill with animals and treats him like a man worthy of respect.
When their people disobey God and incur his wrath, Noah and Jeremiah must
overcome tragedy in order to change perceptions in the tribes of Israel. Will
their kinship desire to care for one another and the four-legged creatures God
has placed in their care, be able to flourish in a land filled with enemies of
the One True God?
God gave Noah bat Zelophehad four sisters, a way with four-legged creatures,
and a strong spirit. She will need all three gifts to thrive in the Promised
Land of God and find love with a special shepherd.
Coming in April 2020: Claiming Canaan: Milcah’s Journey
My Review
The second installment of Britton’s well-researched and
imaginative biblical fiction series is a delight. The author focuses on the
little-told story of the daughters of Zelophehad who were bold enough to claim
their rightful inheritance in the Promised Land after Moses led the Hebrews out
of Egypt.
Noah is specially gifted in animal husbandry and the story
opens upon her assisting in a difficult birth and devising an innovative therapeutic
approach to encouraging the offspring to thrive—a talent that will come in
handy in the future. Although her clan of five women has been recognized in the
world of men, it’s still an unusual and prejudicial struggling community of
Israelites navigating and battling to follow God in an alien land and culture.
The women must continually stay alert to protect their reputations and future.
If the feisty Noah has any weak spot it’s for her fellow shepherd, the
deaf-mute Jeremiah, strong and faithful and utterly devoted to her and their
work. Neither dares entertain more than a passing fancy that they could join
their lives; in fact, Noah is so dedicated to her work she would rather not
marry anyone if it means she might not be able to care for her beloved herds.
Jeremiah knows he has to prove himself a man in the eyes of
his clan before he can dream of marrying. Even if it means risking his life in
battle…as well as with his crafty brothers.
Heavenly Lights is
the story of Noah and Jeremiah’s devotion to the God who created the earth and
all the stars of the sky; the God who listens and cares for His people and
provides not only our needs but the desires of our hearts. Told through both
Noah and Jeremiah’s viewpoints, readers of biblical fiction will appreciate
Britton’s detail and faithful retelling of the story of these deserving women.
Barbara M. Britton was born and raised in the San Francisco
Bay Area, but currently lives in Wisconsin and loves the snow—when it
accumulates under three inches. She writes romantic adventures for teens and
adults. Barb has a nutrition degree from Baylor University but loves to dip
healthy strawberries in chocolate. She is a member of the Society of Children’s
Book Writers and Illustrators, Wisconsin Romance Writers of America, Romance
Writers of America and American Christian Fiction Writers. You can visit Barb
online at www. barbarambritton.com or follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
Thanks for sharing my e-release day with me, Lisa.
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