Bathsheba by
Angela Hunt
This novel is part of Hunt’s Dangerous Beauty Novels, which
include Esther, Bathsheba and the upcoming one on Delilah. Hunt is careful to handle one of the most
delicate challenges in writing about Bible characters: keeping her story true to the scriptural
account, but filling in details with logical feelings, conversations and
settings. To my way of thinking, a Bible
story novelization can be dangerous to read because it can put ideas or motives
into the reader’s heart that are not in
line with scripture. It seems that Hunt
has avoided that pitfall with a plethora of research, which she includes in the
references.
I found this book to be very engaging. Even though I knew the story, it was the
details that the author added that kept me reading. I was fascinated by the motivation she gave
the characters, especially Michal, David and Nathan. And for the most part they were logical.
The book changed my opinion of Bathsheba as a woman of the
Bible. I credit Hunt with doing the
research that allowed me to see Bathsheba in a new light. The way that Bathsheba dealt with her lot in
life was very encouraging. She is a good
example of growing in trust in God and allowing Him to be sovereign, even in
life’s most difficult moments.
This book is definitely worth the read. I think that readers will be encouraged by
the story of how God used a woman in a way she would not have expected. Be
prepared to think about Bathsheba in a totally new light. This review is my
honest opinion. I received a free copy
from Bethany House publishers.
