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Yeshua of Nazareth has two sisters: Damaris, married to a wealthy merchant's son, and Pheodora, married to a simple shepherd from Bethlehem. When Pheodora's husband suffers an unexpected reversal of fortune and is thrown into debtor's prison, she returns to Nazareth, where she pins her hopes on two she-goats who should give birth to spotless white kids that would be perfect for the upcoming Yom Kippur sacrifice.

In the eighteen months between the kids' birth and the opportunity to sell them and redeem her husband from prison, Pheodora must call on her wits, her family, and her God in order to provide for her daughters and survive. But when every prayer and ritual she knows is about God's care for Israel, how can she trust that God will hear and help a lowly shepherd's wife?
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Can she discover the purpose of the life she's been given?

Yeshua of Nazareth has two sisters: Damaris, married to a wealthy merchant's son, and Pheodora, wed to a simple shepherd from Bethlehem. Damaris can't understand why her younger sister settled for such a poor existence, but she does what she can to share her abundance. When her husband is invited to join the Pharisees, she is excited by the opportunity to elevate the family's status, even though some aspects of the lifestyle seem contrary to what she has always been taught.

Pheodora has long felt inadequate compared to her beautiful sister but has no regrets about the life she chose. When Pheodora's husband is unexpectedly thrown into debtors' prison, she is shocked to learn that a loan from her generous sister would jeopardize her brother-in-law's religious aspirations. Forced to pin her hopes on two she-goats whose spotless white offspring could be sold for an upcoming Yom Kippur sacrifice, Pheodora must struggle to keep the animals--and her family--alive.

When horrific reports about Yeshua reach the sisters in Nazareth, Pheodora and Damaris each grapple with their relationships to God, their radical brother, and their own questioning hearts.

"Hunt turns to the family of Jesus for this excellent second in her Jerusalem Road series (after Daughter of Cana), based on real women who met Jesus. . . . Hunt's marvelous tale will appeal to any theologically minded fan of Christian historicals."--Publishers Weekly

"Hunt masterfully weaves the threads of God working in Pheodora's and Damaris's lives, revealing their outcomes at just the right narrative moment. . . . I've always enjoyed the rich settings and spiritual insights Hunt's novels offer, and this is no exception." --Historical Novels Review

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Angela Hunt (AngelaHuntBooks.com) is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 160 books, with nearly 6 million copies sold worldwide. Angela's novels have won or been nominated for the RWA RITA Award, the Christy Award, the ECPA Christian Book Award, and the HOLT Medallion. Four of her novels have received ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award, and Angela is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from both the Romantic Times Book Club and ACFW. Angela holds doctorates in biblical studies and theology. She and her husband make their home in Florida with mastiffs and chickens.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Oct. 6 2020
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Christy-Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who have learned to expect the unexpected in novels from this versatile author. With nearly six million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 160 works ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to novels and nonfiction.

Now that her two children are grown, Angie and her husband live in Florida with Very Big Dogs (a direct result of watching Sandlot too many times). This affinity for mastiffs has not been without its rewards--one of their dogs was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly as the second-largest canine in America. Their dog received this dubious honor after an all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan for the dog and the Hunts, complete with VIP air travel and a stretch limo in which they toured New York City. Afterward, the dog gave out paw-tographs at the airport.

When she's not home writing, Angie often travels to teach writing workshops at schools and writers' conferences. And to talk about her dogs, of course.

Readers may visit her web site at www.angelahuntbooks.com.

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  • Westside A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling read
    Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2020
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    This book was so enjoyable.
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  • Christian Fiction Addiction
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent novel from Angela Hunt
    Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2020
    The question weaving its way through the course of this story about our purpose in life is explored in a beautiful way in Angela Hunt's latest biblical fiction offering. Showcasing her attention to detail and the in-depth research she's carried out, "The Shepherd's Wife" will transport readers back in time to reveal a "what if?" type of story about another of Jesus' siblings, a story that truly engaged me deeply.

    As Pheodora's tale unfolded before me, I felt such a strong sense of injustice at the way she and her family are treated when her husband is thrown into prison with little recourse to securing his freedom. Although I know this novel is just fiction, Hunt succeeds at making it all too real, giving me a real and fresh understanding of why people in the New Testament felt so strongly about tax collectors and those who not only cheated them from their wages but could alter the course of their lives with a single - and unfair - decision. The actions of the Pharisees were likewise horrific to behold. Yet watching Pheodora's brothers gather around her to sustain her and her daughters was a beautiful contrast to their actions, as was the neighbour who ends up going from becoming a possible irritant and foe to a gift of God. Isn't that just so in keeping with the mysterious ways God works in our lives? And though this story is not one of suspense per se, I truly was kept on the edge of my seat because I was just so eager to see how things would work out. As with other tales set in Bible times that Hunt writes, the ending is more true to life than happily ever after. But the story points to what really matters in life and to the amazing work that Jesus did for us all, the way God is able to bring good out of the most difficult of circumstances.

    The Shepherd's Wife is another excellent novel from Angela Hunt's fervent imagination, and she has once again given me a fresh appreciation for the Biblical passages upon which this story sprung forth. I award this novel 4.5 out of 5 stars, and I look forward with anticipation to the third novel in the Jerusalem Road series, "A Woman of Words", coming in May 2021!

    Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
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  • Laura Davis
    4.0 out of 5 stars Will Move You to Tears!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2020
    The Shepherd's Wife by Angela Hunt is the second book in the Jerusalem Road series. I feel like I got a peek behind the curtain into Jesus' family.

    The main character in this book is Jesus' sister Pheodora. Married to a shepherd named Chiram and living in Bethlehem, her world is upended when Chiram is thrown into prison for being unable to pay a toll tax. Her only hope to get him out of prison is to ask her rich sister Damaris and her husband Shimon for money. But Shimon is about to be elevated in status as a member of the Pharisees. Helping his brother-in-law is not as simple as it may appear.

    So Pheodora pins her hopes on a pair of white goats that Chiram bred and would sell for Yom Kippur. But she needs the help of her brothers, so she travels home to Nazareth, and while there, she learns about Jesus and his followers. She doesn't know what to think about her older brother, but she fears for his life as he becomes bolder in denouncing the Pharisees.

    I learned a great many things in this book. From how to care for goats to the ridiculous rules of the Pharisees, which they believed made them holy. Hunt has done her research, and I feel I have a better understanding now of why Jesus called out the Pharisees so much.

    While I do enjoy good research, all the details about the goats made the story drag somewhat. At times, I had to force myself to continue reading. I am glad I did because the ending made me cry and helped me to imagine what it was like for Jesus' family when they finally realized his identity.

    This is a story that will move you to tears and have you asking the question - what debt do I owe to Christ? I highly recommend it.

    I received this book courtesy of Bethany House Publishers through NetGalley, for my honest opinion.
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  • Sharon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2022
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    Once again I fully enjoyed reading one of Angela Hunt’s books. This was the next book in the series and it did not disappoint.
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  • CozyWriter'sDen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2022
    I love Angela Hunt's work. Her ability to draw you back into Biblical times and open your eyes to see what might have been is simply a gift. When I've completed a book by Angela Hunt I always feel like I've invested my reading time wisely and I've gained something - be it perspective, knowledge, or an emotion I hadn't related to that particular Bible story before.

    The Shepherd's Wife is book two in the Jerusalem Road series. Daughter of Cana is book one (another book I read and really enjoyed based on the miracle of Jesus turning the water to wine). The Shepherd's Wife is about Jesus' sisters and what their lives may have looked like. What would they have felt being related to Jesus? How would it have impacted their social standing that that of the men they married? How would it have affected their marriage prospects? This was a very interesting read. Of course, the Bible doesn't really mention much about Jesus' sisters, only that he had some. Therefore, this book is a lot of speculation, but woven into the story are many historically accurate facts about sacrifices and Jewish holidays and traditions.

    I really enjoyed this novel and felt enriched by it. I would certainly recommend Angela Hunt to anyone looking for a strong Biblical fiction. Thank-you to Graf Martin Communication and to Baker Publishing House for a complimentary copy.
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  • schalk p.
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved the whole series
    Reviewed in Australia on February 23, 2023
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    Loved the total natural way the Jewish life is portrayed and also discussion of facts afterwards and teachings. Very real
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  • Wendy Mutema
    3.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read
    Reviewed in Germany on August 3, 2021
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    I really enjoyed this book. It was difficult to out it down. I did however, give it 3 stars because of the ending. It felt rushed and was a little disappointing considering the highs and lows you emotionally experience as you read.
    That said, i enjoyed it
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  • 鶹 Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book of faith
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2021
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    I enjoy reading these books Angela a good writer and helps you to understand what it might of been like to live at the time of Jesus. How things might of been for Jesus family as he lived with them and growing up with them. To discover who Jesus is and to see Jesus JOY and pain and suffering and how it effects the family and the community around them .
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  • Stephanie McCall
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Beautiful Book of My Year So Far!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2020
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    I could simply leave this review at the title. The Shepherd's Wife blew me away, and I hardly know where to begin in explaining why that is and why I want others to read it. However, I'm going to try.

    I don't know what I expected when I cracked open this treasure, but what I got was so much more. First of all, I want to commend Angela Hunt, again, for sticking with Scripture while giving readers such a detailed portrait of Biblical people we don't know, who in fact rarely get mentions, let alone names. Angela combines thoroughly detailed research of ancient Israel, with a clear, deep love for God the Father and God the Son that lends every word an extra measure of truth.

    In addition to truth, The Shepherd's Wife is chock-a-block with relatable characters and conflicts. Pheodora jumped into my heart almost from page one. I related to her feelings of being overshadowed and "less" so much, it hurt at times. For instance, I struggled with the idea that she felt conviction over pride, because clearly, other people had bigger pride problems than she did! But it was a good struggle for me. It reminded me, God deals with us on an individual basis. He convicts and lovingly leads us to the things we need to know, never mind what anyone else is doing (shades of Peter and John). Pheodora's journey is at once heart-twisting and triumphant, sad and hopeful. She's also one of the most determined, compassionate, and faithful characters I've met in a while.

    Although I loved Pheodora, I'd be remiss if I didn't talk about the other characters, who are amazing, too. I especially liked how Angela wrote Damaris. At first blush, she looks like a stereotype--the spoiled, beautiful older sister, the one who's always picked first, the one who has everything handed to her. In some ways she is, and she makes choices based on those traits that filled me with hurt and anger on her behalf. At the same time, like so many in her day, Damaris was simply ignorant. She's trying to support her husband and family the best way she knows how, and trying to help Pheodora the only way she knows how. At times, this falls flat; I wouldn't have hit her with a bread loaf, I'd have just hauled off and slapped her, especially near the end. But, Damaris grows and learns in her own time, and it's gratifying to see. I also loved the threads of sisterly relationship between her and Pheodora, and what both ladies learned about forgiveness.

    The secondary characters, from Chiram to Pheodora's daughters to Bethel to Lavan, all got just the right amount of page time and development. I rooted for Chiram all through the book. Kudos to Angela for keeping me in suspense about his freedom right up to the end. Bethel was a great addition, the grandma figure and mentor Pheodora and her family needed, and quite a character. Plus, because of her, I became "closer" to Pheodora's goats. Who knew goats could be so interesting? And would you believe, I nearly cried over those little ones? Pheodora's daughters were just plain sweethearts, and while Lavan was a villain I loved to hate, he was also a cautionary tale.

    Speaking of cautionary tales--and the redemption that goes along with them--I adored the spiritual threads in this book. The Shepherd's Wife reminded me that in some ways, we haven't moved too far from the attitudes of ancient Israel's Pharisees. We still exclude based on appearances. We still think people should "know their place" and give us acknowledgments we don't deserve. We still cling to man-made rules rather than what Jesus intended. The whole thing can really grind your toes into the ground, in a good way. But because Angela made Pharisees human, instead of cardboard Sunday school villains, you can also remember that redemption is possible.

    Ah, finally, we get to redemption. There's so much of it here, and it's so touching. As noted, I don't often cry at books--here, I only got to "almost." But I was definitely moved. Pheodora's last encounter with Yeshua is probably one of the best scenes in the entire novel. I also loved Angela's choice not to have Pheodora and her family at the cross or in Jerusalem afterward, because it let her finish her journey with HaShem one-on-one, in a personal manner. Pheodora's journey back to Bethlehem, accompanying decision, and the events following it, gave me a twist I didn't expect but that meshed perfectly with the novel's message. Pheodora made Yeshua's choice, and it will rip your heart out in the best way possible. I found myself praying to become as faithful and trusting as Pheodora was.

    As with any book this good, it's the little scenes and character developments that push it over the top. Please look for some of my favorite moments, such as:
    -Pheodora's letters to and encounters with Chiram
    -The story of the shepherds at the birth of Yeshua
    -Pheodora's journey in realizing she is not overlooked, but loved as she is (my personal favorite)
    -The character development of James as he speaks out against the Pharisees (you can sense shades of James' namesake book written between the lines)
    -Pheodora and family caring for the goats, especially Pheodora's moment with little Ora (oh, sob)
    -Pheodora hearing Yeshua's parable of the ungrateful servant (I was waiting the whole book for that one)!

    I could, as you see, go on all day. I can't wait for the next Jerusalem Road book, but I don't think Angela can beat The Shepherd's Wife. Read it. I know you'll love it!
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  • Sheepdog
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2024
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    This is the second book in a series of 4 and it just gets better and better. Can’t wait to read 3 and 4
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