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Based on the life of a Jewish prophet, Woman of Flames is a sweeping epic of how faith, lust, and revenge can drive nations into war. As a child, Deborah must convince those around her that her visions are a gift from the Hebrew God, whom she is called to serve. As she matures, Deborah battles the prejudices of her people to achieve the position God has ordained, that of a spiritual leader for Israel. Growing in confidence and power, Deborah accepts Godâ??s promise to use her to free the Israelites from their oppressors. One man stands in her wayâ??Sisera, general of the Canaanite army. With nine hundred chariots, thousands of soldiers and the help of a sadistic priest, Sisera relentlessly pursues his one objectiveâ??total annihilation of the Israelites. After he captures Deborah, his life is altered in ways he never dreamed possible. Attracted to her power and consumed by her beauty, Siseraâ??s single obsession becomes to possess Deborah, body and soul. Deborah fights against the temptations of her enemy, and her own fears, to ignite a fire of rebellion that could set her No library descriptions found. |
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As a child there is hardship but God starts communicating with her. Of course this is frowned upon as surely God only speaks to men not a girl.
Her people are constantly under attack from the Canaanites she begins to tell her people to turn back to God.
A really interesting story which does feel at times that it could be accurate but of course we'll never know. It does show how hard it must have been literally living day by day.
The inner turmoil faced by anyone who is close to God is clearly shown here.
I did find at times that her youth makes it hard to believe the freedom she had
I recommend this book. ( )