Reviewed by phyllish on
It is hard to imagine what it would have been like for the Israelites moving into the land of Israel, populating it near the remnant of the people they had conquered. In fact, I have never even really considered what that would have been like. Until now.
In this conclusion of the Daughters of Zelophehad series, Barbara M. Britton brings the sisters into their inheritance, a beautiful, fertile land that just happens to be near the city of Megiddo, still populated by the Canaanites despite the death of their king.
It was fun watching Milcah, the fourth daughter, transform from a mild and somewhat timid woman into a strong, confident woman, willing to speak up for herself and for her God. I loved the way she responded, not in anger and scathing words, but kindness and resolution to make things work when Eli put her in a compromising situation.
As in other of her stories, Claiming Canaan shows great imagination on the part of the author, coming up with unusual circumstances to make the story interesting. The love of the sisters for each other and the way they continued to honor the memory of their father despite the manner of his death makes me like them more and more.
If you enjoy Biblical fiction that stretches your understanding of the way things may have happened, I encourage you to read the entire Daughters of Zelophehad series.
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I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 17 April, 2020: Finished reading
- 17 April, 2020: Reviewed