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Tessa AfsharMoody Publishers / 2014 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$11.994.8 out of 5 stars for In the Field of Grace. View reviews of this product. 39 Reviews
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Court5 Stars Out Of 5Brings the Bible to lifeMay 30, 2019CourtThe story of Ruth has always been one of my favorites, and we read it in the Bible regularly, as my youngest is named Ruth. I have been so delighted by the way Tessa Afshar brought the stories of other women from the Bible to life that I was eager to read In the Field of Grace, and I was not disappointed. I both laughed and cried as I read, which I feel takes a great author to achieve. Several times my family found me laughing and I had to read parts aloud to them.
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KrisFairfax, VAAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Simply FabulousMarch 4, 2018KrisFairfax, VAAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5What a wonderful novel bringing more depth to the Biblical book of Ruth! I just love Tessa Afshars novels and this one is simply fabulous! She brings humor and sweetness, understanding and life to the story and just makes me look forward to reading her next novel.
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bacwMurfreesboro, TNAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Great historical bookJuly 5, 2019bacwMurfreesboro, TNAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Loved this book about Ruth. Yes it is fiction, but it is great fiction, and what I mean by that is it takes you inside the story of the bible. Ms. Afshar fills in the blanks where we wonder what was said? What happen when? Why? I have always enjoyed reading her books, and this one does not disappoint. Gave me a new outlook on the story of Ruth and scripture.
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Jarm Vee5 Stars Out Of 5What Depth of Love and Insight!October 11, 2018Jarm VeeQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Now I'm twice in love with the story of Ruth and Boaz! I felt as though I had made friends and then had to say good bye at the last page. Tessa has artistically and accurately woven prophetic truths of the coming Messiah in the novel, giving us a peek into King David's life. . .and beyond. Beautifully written. It's a must read!
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Crystal5 Stars Out Of 5Tender Love Story for the Ages (Literally!)October 9, 2017CrystalQuality: 0Value: 0Meets Expectations: 0About the Book:
In the Field of Grace is a retelling of the story of Ruth and Boaz from the Bible and chronicles their romance through the authors imagination. Overlooked by her own family, Ruth finds love and acceptance when she marries Mahlon. After Mahlon and his brother dies, Ruth chooses to remain with her mother-in-law, Naomi, after Naomi chooses to return to her homeland. The two widows scratch out a living by Ruths daily trek to the fields to glean leftover barley and wheat for their sustenance. The owner of the fields, Boaz, notices Ruths beauty, grace, and dedication to his cousin, Naomi, almost immediately. Although he, too, is a widow, his recurring interactions with her ignite a long dormant flame in his heart. Ruth also begins falling in love with Boaz, but accepts that she would never capture his heart due to her lowly state. However, against all odds and at Naomis prodding, Ruth takes a bold step to claim her mans heart not knowing if the end result will be rejection or the beginning of an abiding love.
My Thoughts:
This was my first true Biblical novel with the setting actually taking place during Biblical times. I read the Book of Ruth as my devotion at the time I was reading this book, and I very much appreciate Afshar closely following the Bibles account of these two peoples lives as they intersect into one. Her explanation of some of the customs and traditions occurring during the story also helped me understand the culture at the time. I wasnt sure how Id feel about the fictional part of the story, but again, I was pleasantly surprised by Afshars interpretation of how Ruth and Boazs romance may have unfolded. We sometimes forget that people in the Bible were real humans with the same emotions, heartaches, joys, and struggles as us. I enjoyed the realness of Afshars writing. A very tender love story for the ages (literally!).
This review reflects an honest view of my own thoughts and opinions regarding this book. I have not been compensated by the publisher or author in any way.
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