Joseph

by Terri L. Fivash

Sometimes the Ways of God Seem Like Hieroglyphics. Sold by his brothers into slavery in a strange land, the pain in Joseph's ankles matched the pain in his heart. Where now was El Shaddai? But Mishma,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0828016291
• ISBN13: 9780828016292
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Review & Herald Publishing
• Length: 461 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Reading it for the fourth time . . . .

Don't think I will ever get tired of this story! I love the way she has set up the political situations--so logical. The way Joseph processes his emotions are so realistic. Great book!! I hope she will write many more books!

Didn't Want It to End

I haven't read a book this compelling since 1991. Terri Fivash sees Joseph as a very real, complex human being, complete with a full range of emotions. Her integration of Hebrew and Egyptian cultures was fascinating. I can't wait to read her next, and next, and next.........

Best Biblical Fiction Book on Joseph EVER

This book is great. I loaned my first copy to a friend and they lost it. I loved this book so much I was willing to spend another $22 to get another copy. The story lines are excellent and you realize that Joseph was just willing to be used by God, despite his background and trials. You really just see him growing in his faith. Also the aother characters are great. Note to those who think she just made up a lot of the names, when refering to Ishmaelites (Jetur and Mishma) she did not make the names up Jetur was really a son of Ishmael and the name of Mishma is used in the records of Ishmael's sons as well she just makes it seem like Jetur named him after his brothes both are listed in the Bible (1 and 2 Chronicles has the geneological lists) so Terri really did a good job in researching this book. I think this is the best biblical fiction book ever. You will just love seeing how Joseph and his Egyptian wife Asenath fall in love. And seeing some of the nasty Egyptian nobles get their just deserts if really funny. Also Joseph's willingness to forgive Potiphar. And his reunion with his father is so beautful.

Grippingly good!

I've read it once to myself, another time out loud to my wife, and a third time out loud to my kids all in a few weeks and enjoyed it each time!If you know the story of Joseph well, the very first part of the book may seem too familiar, but as she weaves politics and personalities into the tapestry of history, the story deepens and resonates with intrigue.A great read!

A pleasant surprise in the realm of Christian fiction!

I have never claimed to be a fan of Christian literature in any form, and most likely never will. Thus, I was pleasantly surprised at the incredible depth and spirit of this book. Joseph is not only incredibly well-written in general (and truly astounding when compared to similar Christian historical fiction) but it is chock full of humor, heart, and real life lessons that Christians and non-Christians alike can learn from. Forget the cliched story of Joseph you grew up hearing about- Fivash presents him as the real person he was. He made mistakes, he doubted God, long story short- he was human, just like you and me. I cannot stress enough how much I absolutely love this book and encourage you to read it. The only word of advice I have, and which I see has been mentioned by other reviewers is this: Make time in your schedule to read it, because you won't be able to put it down once you've started!