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Unveiled: Tamar (Lineage of Grace Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Francine Rivers (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 in the 5-book biblical historical fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.

Betrayed by the men who controlled her future, she fought for her right to believe in a loving God.

Meet Tamar, one of the five women in the lineage of Christ. She risked her life and her reputation to be the woman she was called to be. Her story serves as an example of how God uses our circumstances and our steps toward Him, however faltering, to fulfill His plan.

Unveiled is book one in the popular Lineage of Grace series about five unlikely women who changed eternity.

“Francine Rivers utilizes her expertise as master storyteller to unveil Tamar’s saga, a tale of deception, betrayal, and ultimately hope.”
—Romantic Times

This novella includes an in-depth Bible study perfect for personal reflection or group discussion.

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Her name meant "date palm," and like her namesake, Tamar hoped to survive the harsh environment she was placed in: to bend but not to break. Rubbed with scented oil and arrayed in wedding finery, 14-year-old Tamar is thrust into a world of abuse, betrayal, and disillusionment when she is given in marriage to an evil, idol-worshiping man. In the face of her suffering, she must make choices: Will she let her new husband, Er, destroy her innocence and corrupt her? Will she leave the religion of the Canaanites and embrace the God of the Hebrews despite the life of misery she is cast into? Or will she fall into despair and become as wicked as her husband and his brothers?

Unveiled is the first in award-winning veteran author Francine Rivers' Lineage of Grace series of five novellas, which feature biblical women in the genealogy of Christ: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. This dramatic retelling of the scandalous risks Tamar must take to ensure her place in biblical history showcases Rivers' ability to sketch a short vignette of an ancient character and bring her to life in the minds of contemporary readers. The twin themes of sin's consequences and God's redemption resonate throughout the pages of this engrossing novella. --Cindy Crosby

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In the first of five novels on the women of the Bible, Rivers (Leota's Garden) draws on the Bible's brief mention of Tamar to create a tribute to hope. Tamar is sold as a child to be the bride of Judah's oldest son, Er. When Er dies, Tamar believes that he was struck down by God for pride and arrogance. According to custom, she is given Onan, one of Er's brothers, as husband to beget a son in Er's memory. When Onan refuses her rights, he too falls dead. The third brother, Shelah, is deemed too young to be a husband, but when Judah promises Tamar a child when the boy grows up, she lives on hope for years. When she realizes that Judah has no intention of keeping his promise, she dresses as a temple prostitute and seduces him. After being threatened with death because of her disgraceful pregnancy, Tamar forces Judah to honor his promise. In return, she bears twin sons, Zerah and Perez, a forefather of Jesus. The different mores and customs of Tamar's time take some adjustment for a modern mindset, but a glimpse into what might have happened is worth the effort. Purchase where Rivers is popular.
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AEB3CH8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tyndale House Publishers (May 1, 2000)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2000
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 6263 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 204 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #376,738 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #454 in Contemporary Religious Fiction
- #1,050 in Religious Historical Fiction (Books)
- #1,495 in Christian Historical Fiction (Kindle Store)

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New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her numerous bestsellers include Redeeming Love, A Voice in the Wind, and Bridge to Haven, and her work has been translated into more than thirty different languages. She is a member of Romance Writers of America's coveted Hall of Fame as well as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Visit Francine online at www.francinerivers.com and connect with her on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FrancineRivers) and Twitter (@FrancineRivers).

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Jamie Brokus

Enlightening

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2001

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This is the first book that I have ever read by Francine Rivers, and I am very impressed. Generally I purchase books by authors such as Frank Peretti, Bill Myers, etc., but this book was just as exciting, so much in fact that I am reading the rest of the Lineage of Grace series now! Rivers makes the story of Tamar very interesting and not too extremely detailed. She doesn't bore the reader with unecessary historical facts; she only sets the stage for the story to take place. At the conclusion of the book she makes sure the reader knows that "most" of the story was factual and all added details were obviously only from one persons point of view. She includes a bible study at the end that walks you through the story as well. Rivers uncovers, to most of us, an unknown courageous character of the Bible. It is a very, very good book. A quick, but impacting read.

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Katie

WOW!

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2008

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Unveiled: Tamar (The Lineage of Grace Series #1)

What a GREAT Book! I absolutely did not want to put it down. When I did, I was so into it that I remembered where I left off and what had been going on. While it is a "Novella" therefore considered "fiction" I found that it followed scripture, simply turning it into a detailed story. I found the book intriguing and really enjoyed the Bible Study in the end of the book. I also purchased Unashamed: Rahab (The Lineage of Grace Series #2) by Francine Rivers. I am in the process of reading it and fully intend to purchase the other three books in the series! If you are into a GREAT read, any of the books by Francine Rivers are a sure bet. Her writing is riveting. Every book I've read of hers has been spectacular!!

Now that's my story, and I'm sticking to it!

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AnneCliffe

Tamar's story

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023

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This book is absolutely true to the biblical narrative of Tamar. And Francine Rivers' writing is up to her usual standard of excellence. I will be recommending Unveiled: Tamar to all my friends and look forward to reading the other four books in the series.

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B. Burnham

Good look at what-ifs of Tamar and Judah

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020

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My Bible study/book club, Faith And Fiction, chose Unveiled as an easy summer study. We spent 6 weeks studying the scripture guide at the end of the novella. The questions are easily accessible for all people at all stages in their faith journey. While not terribly in-depth, they did promote great conversations. I chose to do the study first, and then read the fictional account of Tamar and Judah so that I wouldn’t color my perception of the scripture. I did like Rivers’ take on Tamar and Judah. These two flawed characters were fleshed out realistically and credibly. I always have a lot of what-ifs about Biblical figures, and Unveiled helped me imagine the culture that the two were part of. It also fueled my imagination about Judah’s son Er’s wickedness. Rivers did a great job detailing all the possibilities with his personality and attitudes. Of course with Biblical fiction there is a lot of filling in the gaps, and Unveiled is no exception. But I did not find anything that was inconsistent with the Biblical record. A short and quick read (I read it in an afternoon), the novella and accompanying guide is a good place to begin exploring the women who are named in Jesus’ genealogy.

Recommended.

Audience: adults.

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Vanessa g Phaire

Fantastic

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023

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The bible came to life while I was reading this book. Francine has a way if making her stories seem like they are on the silver screen. I can't wait for the next one.

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The life of a Desert Palm …. Sturdy and Strong

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022

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The author gave Tamar’s character strength and a determination that was to be admired. She gave us several thought provoking conversation pieces as a small group of women used this book to read together.

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2012

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This fictional account of Tamar helped me to understand the somewhat difficult-to-understand Biblical account of Tamar and Judah. Scripturally, Ms. Rivers does hold true to all the information the Bible gives us, while adding information about the culture, laws, and daily living of the people of that time. Written for the average person, this book is easy to read and easy to understand; it is not a deep theological study. At the end of the book is a Bible Study on the Biblical passages of Tamar, for those who want to study it more fully, or conduct a study with others.

I have read all of the books in this series and found them a very helpful supplement to the Biblical account of these important women in the lineage of Christ through Mary.

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Inamay

The Woman who did what needed to be done

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2022

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The young woman did things that was right even though the way she was treated.Never have up on given the man Son's.

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