Judah's Wife

A Novel of the Maccabees

By: Angela Hunt

Narrated by: 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