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S'està carregant… Rebekah's Treasurede Sylvia Bambola
Cap No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra.  debf56 | Aug 2, 2014 |   Rebekah is forced to leave Jerusalem and all she loves to save herself and her daughter Esther. Her husband Ethan and four sons remain in the Holy City to continue their fight for freedom. But Rebekah sees the determination to fight as senseless in the face of vicious infighting among Jewish sects and the merciless assaults by the Roman Army. She flees her home with few possessions, but includes a treasure from her past — the cup that Jesus used in the upper room of her family’s home in His last Passover supper. While Rebekah struggles to find safety far from her home, Ethan stands with his sons to the very last. Given a command to retrieve hidden treasure from Qumran, he attempts to keep his family safe and restore the hopes of the defeated Israel. Both Rebekah and Ethan face loss and extreme hardships as they learn just what is true treasure. Rebekah’s Treasure brings to life the horror and deprivation of the last days of Jerusalem before the complete destruction of the city by Titus and his army. I was not aware of the sectarian disputes that decimated the city prior to the siege by the Romans that Bambola presented. Well-researched, the novel also gives the reader a look into the early church — the struggles of maintaining faith in a time of trial and persecution. It is its historical context that I enjoyed the most. Of the two points of view, I connected with Rebekah more so than Ethan. Rebekah’s character seemed more real and relatable. With the exception of Zecheriah, the secondary characters were not well-developed. The basic conflict in the novel is reliance on treasure, rather than God. The miracles associated with the cup and the hoped for security found in the hidden Temple treasure are fleeting without the true dependence on God and His promises. In the end Rebekah, Ethan and others look to God for what they need. Be aware that Rebekah’s Treasure is not a quick read. There is a lot of detail to absorb and Rebekah and Ethan’s journeys are slow and filled with obstacles. The plot moves slowly and the characters are not really dynamic. But if you like fiction set in the first century AD with a front and center faith message, then check it out. (Thanks to BookCrash for my review copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.) Audience: adults (  ) vintagebeckie | Aug 1, 2014 | Bambola's skill is evident in the characters she creates and the depth to which she develops each. She invites her readers into their lives, their inner struggles, and their intense love and commitment to each other. When their heart's break our heart's break. Her writing style is unique in that she writes in first person through Ethan, the father and Rebekah, the mother. She does so by changing voice between chapters. Rebekah and Ethan are seperated early in our story. Ethan and their four sons are soldiers and are commited to staying in Jerusalem regardless. Ethan secretely has Rebekah and their daughter smuggled out of Jerusalem as he know their fate once Titus and the Roman army arrive. Months of separation saturated with much turmoil and devastation befalls both those with Rebekah and those with Ethan. As we continue to hear our story from this mother and father's viewpoint we experience battles, bloodshed, miracles, mysteries and an ever present sense of danger. Bambola pencils these in such a fluid manner the pages seemed to turn themselves. Yes this book is greatly entertaining. Without spoiling the end let me just say as powerful as the book was I was not prepared for the purity of love and sacrifice in the end. Beautiful. Life changing. I had not heard of or read Mrs. Bambola prior to this book. I picked it up to read and review as part of an early review process allowing me to receive the book free. I never anticipated experiencing such a poignant work. Seeing and being reminded of the early church and even more so the work of the cross with such passion challenged me as a person. I hope to read more of Mrs. Bambola's work. I wholehearted recommend this book. (  ) Books4Nana | Jun 29, 2014 | So begins Sylvia Bambola’s novel of the early days of Christianity. It’s a gripping tale, filled with believable characters, flaws and all; imbued with honest faith, failings and all; and beautifully told. Rebekah will learn where her true treasure lies, as fate takes all she loves away from her. Her husband and sons will choose who to serve. And the master who serves them all will answer prayer, just not always the way we want him to. Faith and history are complex and real in this story. Deep questions arise with no get-out clauses. Life isn’t simple or clean. Treasure isn’t magic or gold. And war is hard. But love is true. Readers are invited to walk at the side of both Rebekah and Ethan as they seek their way through Jerusalem’s fall, and just maybe find The Way. A lovely novel of Christianity’s first years, Rebekah's Treasure is highly recommended. Disclosure: I was given a free copy by the author and asked for my honest review, which I offer here. ( ) SheilaDeeth | Jun 13, 2014 | Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
2015 Book of the Year Christian Small Publishers Association, Historical Fiction 2014 Reader's Favorite Bronze Medal Winner, Christian-Historical Fiction Forced to flee war-torn Jerusalem in 70 A.D. Rebekah and her husband, Ethan, each take something of value: Rebekah, the cup of the Last Supper; Ethan, a copper scroll detailing the whereabouts of a vast Temple treasure. Ahead, separation and danger face them as each tries to survive. But it's not only external forces that could keep them apart forever but internal ones as they struggle to discover where their true treasure lies. Rebekah's Treasure has won first place for adult fiction in the Florida State Association National League of American Pen Women. The novel's combination of history, love and suspense will capture and engage readers right from the start. "Rebekah's Treasure by Sylvia Bambola is a tale that will capture your attention and heart. Set in war-torn Israel when zealots fought for the honor of the Temple and Jerusalem, when the majesty and might of Rome became a terror and a scourge, one Jewish family's story twists and turns with passion, action, and love. This novel will not only entertain, but satisfy the most avid reader. Well done, Bambola. Well done." Barbara C. Nelson, author of Women on a Mission "Sylvia Bambola, in her historical novel, Rebekah's Treasure, surrounds actual events with an intriguing fictional story and skillfully draws in the reader. Normally not a reader of fiction, myself, I found I was unable to put down this fascinating book until it was finished " Cindy Miller, author of The Home That God Built "To read Rebekah's Treasure, by Sylvia Bambola, is to become engulfed in an intricate work of art. As your mind joins itself to the story, it will absorb the fibers and finely crafted strands of its tapestry until you are completely captivated. Rich in detail, reading this book is nearly like watching a movie. Bambola has done a remarkable job of deliberately weaving each carefully chosen thread into a story that will alter the way you view the past and the future . . . forever." Christina Cook Lee, music/media producer and author of A Quest for Virtue "Rebekah's Treasure, a love story that unfolds in the midst of impossible circumstances, captivates the reader from the first page to the last. Drama, suspense, passion, faith-all the elements of a riveting read are found in this novel which follows a family torn apart by Jerusalem's struggle for survival in 70 A.D. The author's exquisite gift for storytelling combined with historically-accurate backdrops, make this book a treasure. I couldn't put it down " Joanne Derstine Curphey, Director of Communications at Christian Retreat, columnist for Today's Seniors of America, free-lance editor and writer. "For everyone who enjoys historical fiction, Rebekah's Treasure will be right up your alley. Sylvia Bambola has written an extremely well researched story of the fall of Jerusalem. For you who love love-stories, you'll also find this book is for you. If you like mysteries, again this book is for you. I heartily recommend it." Joe Fouraker, Florida State Faith Fund Coordinator for Gideons International, on Board of Directors of Gospel Crusade, Northwest airlines 747 captain-retired, and history buff. No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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Rebekah's Treasure by Sylvia Bambola is a wonderful addition to any library. It is 70 A.D. and Jerusalem is being taken over by the Romans and the Jews are leaving to escape being tortured, killed or made slaves. It is written from the view point of both Rebekah, who is sent away by her husband from the Temple and Jerusalem to keep her and her daughter safe, and her husband Ethan who stays to fight with his sons and try to save the Temple. It is a remarkable book about love, faith, family, and perseverance through a tumultuous time for the Jews and Jerusalem.
I loved this book. It leads you on a journey seen through the eyes of Rebekah that takes her to a new life with the believers of Christ in Pella. She is a strong woman whose faith sustains her through all she has to face in the new town while her sons and husband are in danger fighting to save the Temple and Jerusalem from the Roman's who are taking over and destroying everything and everyone. It is a emotionally charged book that you get swept up in right along with Rebecca and her family. It also is well written from Ethan's point of view showing how devastating and brutal the struggle for the Jews were in trying to keep the Romans from overrunning Jer4usalem and Killeen all the rebels and Jews that are still living there. It shows the strength of the Jewish people and their perseverance in the face of the enemy.
If you love a great emotional, action packed, faith building, historical novel then you must read this book. It is a great insight into the struggles and devastation the Jews at the hands of the Romans as well as rebel factions of Jews.
Rebekah and Ethan each have what they think is the treasure they have to save, but in the end they find the true treasure isn't in objects and the journey to realizing this is one we can all relate to in our life.
I was moved by this book and it was a journey that I am glad I didn't miss. I can not recommend this book enough. I hope you will get this book and read it and join me in finding a true treasyre of a book.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion and review by Heritage Publishing House through bookcrash.com (