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Set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt, The Shadow Women recounts the story of Moses from the perspectives of the women who shaped his destiny. From his mother, who courageously gives him to an Egyptian princess, to his sister, who quietly watches over him from the rushes, and finally to his wife, a shepherd's daughter who partners with him in faith, the novel illuminates the personal sacrifices made in the margins of history. As Moses grows into a man marked by violence and terror yet steadfast in faith, the intertwined narratives reveal how his courage and sacrifice ultimately lead to the redemption and liberation of his people from slavery.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Religious & Spiritual Fiction/Religious Fiction
Authors: Angela Elwell Hunt
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