This is a different look at the popular Bible story of Joseph. Seen from the viewpoint of Joseph but also of his brother Judah. Detail is given to the religious traditions as well as cultural customs of the time to enrich the story. There's a lot of complicated family interactions and relationships. Some are hard for the modern reader to comprehend by Ms Smith takes time to develop the characters. She also gives enough historical background to help the reader see and feel where each character is emotionally and what shapes their decisions. Having the story of Judah gave a richer, deeper and more meaningful understanding to the story of Joseph for me. The book kept very close to the Biblical account found in Genesis.
I received this book from the publishers but was not required to write a positive review.
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