1. In the Field of Grace
    Tessa Afshar
    Moody Publishers / 2014 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Pam Graber
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Ruth's Story, Unabridged
    March 11, 2015
    Pam Graber
    I confess I have always loved the biblical story of Ruth. I love the whole poor girl rich guy theme of the story. Tessa Afshars In the Field of Grace brings the story to life and fills in so many blanks in the biblical account that readers will think she was there to see them.

    Dirt poor and without hope in her home country, the widowed Ruth chooses to follow her mother-in-law, Naomi, to the land of Naomis birth. Naomi does everything she can to discourage Ruth but relents after Ruth gives her, Dont ask me to leave you! speech. Difficulties after hardship after danger dog their steps. They arrive in Bethlehem to a house that has been trashed by animals and a roof that gives glimpses of the sky above through the many holes that have developed in it. In spite of everything, Ruth does what she does best: persevere and trust the Lord. She learned early in her marriage to Naomis son, Mahlon, that the gods of the Moabites were ineffective and that the God of Israel was worthy of her trust.

    Ruth takes the responsibility of providing for her little family. She chooses a field to glean in where the workers seem happy and comes under the watchful eye of the fields owner, Boaz. Ruth captures his interest and a friendship develops. When they fall in love, neither can believe that the other could possibly be interested.

    Why was Ruth willing to leave the country of her birth and walk into the unknown with Naomi? What was it about Ruth that drew Boaz to her in the first place? How did this hated Moabite woman become one of the most loved in all of Judah?

    I love how the biblical story peeks through in this book. Its almost like the Bible is the Readers Digest Condensed version and In the Field of Grace is the unabridged version. It fills in and explains parts of the story that were always left to the imagination.

    This is a fairly quick read but well worth the time. Now I need to read "A Pearl In the Desert", Rahab's story. This one was fantastic!

  2. Carol
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Field of Grace - Beautiful!
    March 2, 2015
    Carol
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Loved the use of God's Word applied throughout, speaking to my heart, mind and soul right where I am today - God is so good! Afshar's creative endings brought huge delight. I've read through the actual Book of Ruth over and over since with fresh insights. Thank you Tessa!
  3. Debskel
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Excellent!!
    January 25, 2015
    Debskel
    I loved this book... I am ordering more by Tessa Afshar right now!
  4. gcwfarmgirl
    Ohio
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Wonderful
    November 8, 2014
    gcwfarmgirl
    Ohio
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    There's nothing like a good biblical fiction that makes you open your bible to read what's really written.

    A beautiful retelling of the story of Ruth, (fictionally) filling in the gaps and giving you a better picture of how it may of played out. The author did a wonderful job writing all the characters in this book-they were well thought out.

    Tessa did an amazing job writing biblical and historical facts into the book. I was pulled into the story right from the start, though it was a slower read (filled with details), and even though I obviously know how the story ends, this book held my interest to the very last page.

    So in summery; this is a beautifully written story, with well rounded characters. I would definitely recommend this book. 5 out of 5.
  5. KGD history teacher
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    New Insights into the Story of Ruth
    October 19, 2014
    KGD history teacher
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    In the Field of Grace is the retelling of the Old Testament story of Ruth, but it is so much more. It is a tale of hope, faith when all hope is gone, releasing and trusting, and a lovely love story.

    Anyone familiar with the Old Testament knows the story of Ruth a Moabite who marries into a Jewish family who has sought refuge in Moab to escape the famine in their land. When he husband dies, Ruth accompanies her widowed and now motherless mother-in-law back to Israel where she eventually finds a home for both herself and her mother-in-law. In the process of this, she finds love, acceptance, and a place in the lineage of Christ. Ruths loyalty and Naomis faith are held up as standards in the Christian faith.

    Initially, I was only interested in reading this because it was written by Tessa Afshar. I have read all of her books and she has a unique storytelling ability. Many books have been written using Ruths story even some done in modern settings. But, because of Tessa Afshars Middle Eastern background, she has infused new life in this story. She portrays Ruth as a young woman who never knew love until she met Naomi and her family. Ruth never felt worthy until she accepted Gods view of her. Her loyalty and hard work to take care of Naomi really stand out as does her growing love for God. Naomi becomes so relatable as the grieving mother and wife who in her losses questions Gods care for her. Boaz becomes a very wise and godly man who uses his personal prosperity to minister to and care for many. It is no wonder that they are part of the heritage of Christ.

    I received a copy of this from NetGalley for my honest review.

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