{"product_id":"redeeming-grace-ruths-story-paperback","title":"Redeeming Grace: Ruth's Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJill Eileen Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen famine visits Bethlehem, Boaz holds out hope for rain while his relative Elimelech moves his wife Naomi and their sons to Moab. For a while, it appears the Lord is blessing Elimelech's family, and his sons marry two lovely Moabite women. But calamities strike, one after another, leaving Naomi alone in a foreign land with only her childless daughters-in-law for comfort. When news reaches Naomi that the famine in Bethlehem has lifted, only Ruth will hazard the journey to her mother-in-law's homeland. Destitute and downhearted, Naomi resigns herself to a life of bitter poverty, but Ruth holds out hope for a better future. And Boaz may be the one God has chosen to provide it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining meticulous research with her endless imagination, Jill Eileen Smith gorgeously renders one of the most beautiful stories in Scripture. Readers will adore this third installment of the inspiring Daughters of the Promised Land series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne devoted woman is about to discover the power of love\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen famine visits Bethlehem, some hold out hope for rain, while Naomi and her family make a long journey to Moab in search of greener pastures. The harvest there is plentiful, and for a time it appears the Lord is blessing them. But when calamities strike, one after another, Naomi is left alone in a foreign land with only her widowed daughters-in-law for comfort. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDownhearted and destitute, Naomi is determined to return to Bethlehem alone. But her daughter-in-law Ruth refuses to leave her side. Despite the fact that she and Naomi will almost certainly live out their days in widowhood and poverty, Ruth holds out hope for a better future . . . and maybe even a second chance at love. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Daughters of the Promised Land series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Impeccable research and vivid prose.\"--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Smith has made Rahab's dramatic tale newly affecting.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Both a well-drawn love story as well as the wistful imaginings of early Israel.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJill Eileen Smith \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of the bestselling Wives of King David series, \u003ci\u003eThe Crimson Cord\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Prophetess\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the Wives of the Patriarchs and the Loves of King Solomon series.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eHer research has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in Old Testament times. She lives with her family in southeast Michigan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJill loves to hear from her readers. Contact her at www.jilleileensmith.com, or follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com\/jilleileensmith or Twitter @JillEileenSmith.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJill Eileen Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Crimson Cord\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Prophetess\u003c\/i\u003e, The Wives of King David series, the Wives of the Patriarchs series, and the ebook novellas \u003ci\u003eThe Desert Princess\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shepherdess\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDaughter of the Nile\u003c\/i\u003e. Her research into the lives of biblical women has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in Old Testament times. Jill lives with her family in southeast Michigan. Learn more at www.jilleileensmith.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 362\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 14, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51774401216800,"sku":"9780800720360","price":24.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7a698bb4d45e29a55ad9fa50fc3a6294.webp?v=1780448358","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/redeeming-grace-ruths-story-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}