As her statement of faith, she wrote redeeming love, a retelling of the biblical story of gomer and hosea set during the time of the california gold rush. Francine uses her writings to praise and worship jesus for everything in her life. God told hosea to find a wife, and this wife was a prostitute. Michael hosea is a godly man sent into angels life to draw her into the saviors redeeming love. Its a beautiful love story with themes running through it from the book of hosea in the bible. Redeeming love book by francine rivers thriftbooks. Writers like rivers are why people buy christian fiction. Francine rivers books list of books by author francine rivers. Although raised in a religious home, francine did not truly encounter christ until later in life, when she was already a wife, mother of three, and an established romance novelist.
In this splendid retelling of the biblical story of hosea, bestselling author francine rivers pens a. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on redeeming love by francine rivers. Francine rivers audio books, best sellers, author bio. Francine rivers has written a total of 4 novel series in her career, one of which is the mark of the lion series, which consists of 3 novels published between the years 1993 and 1995. But when god tells michael hosea to marry her, she learns to loveuntil fear overwhelms her and she returns to her former life. Bestselling author francine rivers skillfully retells the biblical love story of gomer and hosea in a tale set against the exciting backdrop of the california gold rush. Apr 17, 2011 instead of dwelling on all of francine rivers bad habits and corny sex scenes try thinking about it from my perspective. It is set in california in the 1850s, during the gold rush. Redeeming love is based on the biblical chapter of hosea, in which god tells his prophet, hosea, to marry the prostitute, gomer, to illustrate gods faithfulness to israel despite israels sin. Buy a cheap copy of redeeming love book by francine rivers.
Sarah is a little girl in england in the year 1865. Redeeming love by francine rivers is by far one of my favorite books of all time and one i feel like every christian woman should take the time to read. Redeeming love is a historical romance based on hosea, a book of the bible. Rivers subsequent novels have all been in the inspirational fiction genre, as rivers wants to illustrate christ and the christian walk, to address difficult problems and write realistic stories. After the success of her first novel, francine continued to write novels based on the inspirational fiction genre. Having sold over 1 million copies, this enchanting story of redemption continues to profoundly awaken readers to gods love. Bestselling author francine rivers skillfully retells the biblical love story of gomer and hosea as a tale set against the romantic historical background of the california gold rush.
I was addicted to romance novels christianity today. A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep. Download francine rivers book collection direct download. Aug 04, 2009 shortly after becoming a bornagain christian in 1986, francine wrote redeeming love as her statement of faith. Day by day, he defies angels every bitter expectation until, despite her resistance, her heart begins to thaw. A powerful retelling of the story of gomer and hosea, redeeming love is a lifechanging story of gods unconditional, redemptive, allconsuming love. This is a book that i will probably find myself reading over and over again until it simply falls apart at the seams.
The original does contain some coarse language eg son of a bitch, damn, bastard, etc and some descriptive love scenes. I read it twenty years ago and i knew then this book would be a classic and it is. Shortly after becoming a bornagain christian in 1986, francine wrote redeeming love as her statement of faith. The story is inspired by the book of hosea from the bible. I want you to trust me enough to let me love you, and i want you to stay here with me so we can build a life together. The breathtaking second installment of the story of hadassah, a courageous christian slave girl with unrelenting faith and marcus, the aristocrat who claims her heart, set against the. The story is based on the book of hosea in the holy bible.
Sold into prostitution in childhood, angel is a bitter woman who trusts no man. Redeeming love francine rivers download free ebook. I grew up in a christian home in pleasanton, a small. Free download redeeming love by francine rivers ebook the. The classic story that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. This is the first book i read from francine rivers and im planning to read the bridge to haven after. Elaina burdo courtesy of tyndale i knew from the time i was a child that i would be a writer. A skillful retelling of the biblical story of gomer and hosea. Redeeming love, by francine rivers is a historical romance novel set in the 1850s gold rush in california. Redeeming love is the retelling of the biblical story of gomer and hosea set during the time of the california gold rush, and is now considered a classic work of christian fiction and continues to be one of the christian booksellers associations topselling titles. The imagery of the bridegrooms restorative and intimate love and pursuit of his people is weighty and inspiring.
Why every christian woman should read redeeming love. Searching for solutions to help the homeless part 3 my daughter. What an awesome, healing allegory of christs love for us. The heroine, angel, is a young woman who was sold into prostitution as a child. There are many people like angelsarah out there and this book, even with all of its flaws, was an incredible tool to bring healing to them. This retelling of the biblical story of gomer and hosea set during the time of the california gold rush is now considered by many to be a classic work of christian fiction. She is best known for her inspirational novel redeeming love, while another novel, the last sin eater has become a feature film. Francine rivers began her literary career at the university of nevada, reno, where she graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in english and journalism. Love god and he will enable you to love others even when they disappoint you. In this splendid retelling of the biblical story of hosea, bestselling author francine rivers pens a heartbreaking romance between a prostitute and the upright and.
Feb 06, 20 a dramatic and dynamic retelling of the amazing story of the prophet hosea s unconditional love for the prostitute gomer, found in the bibles book of hosea. Within the book of hosea, hosea is given a command from god to marry a woman of not so polite standards. Redeeming love by francine rivers goodreads share book. Redeeming love by francine rivers has undeniably earned a coveted spot on my top bookshelf of classically flawless stories. Redeeming love is an amazing fictional book by francine rivers based on the book of hosea, which serves as a reminder of gods unconditional love for his people. A powerful retelling of the story of gomer and hosea, redeeming. Francine rivers crafts a marvelous work of art which profoundly depicts this redeeming love. Redeeming love written in 1991, bridges the writing of her original romances and her later christian fiction, illustrating well the old and new francine rivers in the one book. Its central theme is the redeeming love of god towards sinners. Francine sandra rivers born 1947 is an american author of fiction with christian themes, including inspirational romance novels. Jan 22, 20 fanmade booktrailer of the bestseller redeeming love written by francine rivers, if you havnt read it yet, this book will change your way of looking at life and god.
Francine rivers skillfully retells the biblical love story of gomer and hosea as. And i was a changed person when i finished reading that book. New york times bestselling author francine rivers had a successful writing career in the general market for several years before becoming a bornagain christian. Read the christian fiction classic redeeming love a disarming love story based on the book of hosea. Redeeming love is a retelling of the book of hosea from the bible where god told hosea to marry a prostitute named gomer as an allegory to. Redeeming love updates the old testament book of hosea to the american west of the 1850s and tells the story of a prostitute named angel, who is eventually reformed and converted to christianity by the stoic patience and love of a frontier farmer named michael hosea. New york times bestselling author francine rivers continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Redeeming love is a 1991 historical romance novel written by francine rivers.
The novel depicts the life story of a prostitute named angel, who gets reformed and converted to christianity eventually with the help of love and stoic patience of michael hosea, who was a frontier farmer. Love written by francine rivers, if you havnt read it yet, this book will. Redeeming love francine rivers this was the first christian fiction novel that i read shortly after i believed in jesus. Angel, sold into prostitution as a child, survives by keeping her hatred for men alive. The book of hosea happens to be among my favorite books of the bible. From 1976 to 1985, she had a successful writing career in the general market and her books were awarded or nominated for numerous awards and prizes. Michael hosea is sent into her life to draw her into the saviors. Then she meets michael hosea who loves her unconditionally. Christian, fiction, foreign books, free ebooks tag. Her numerous bestsellers include redeeming love, a voice in the wind, and the masterpiece, and her books have been translated into more about francine rivers. The story is inspired by the book of hosea from the. A retelling of the biblical love story of gomer and hosea, set against the romantic backdrop of the california gold rush. While masterpiece was good, i can understand why readers fell in love with redeeming love.
I highly recommend this book for both women and men. Taking its inspiration from the biblical book of hosea, it is built upon the foundation of the authors newfound christian beliefs. The main character, angel, is a young woman who was sold into prostitution as a child. Prior to becoming a bornagain christian in 1986, rivers wrote historical romance novels. Redeeming love is a literary masterpiece, reminding us that gods love is unconditional. Redeeming love by francine rivers, 97815905255, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The breathtaking second installment of the story of hadassah, a courageous christian slave girl with unrelenting faith and marcus, the aristocrat who claims her heart, set against the backdrop of ancient rome.
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