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Jerusalem's Queen

By: Angela Hunt
Narrated by: Rachel Botchan, Leila Buck
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When her father and sister are killed, a distant relative invites Salome and her mother to live with his family in Jerusalem. Quickly betrothed to a pagan prince half her age, Salome questions God's plan. But when she suddenly finds herself being crowned queen of Judea, she learns that a woman committed to God can change the world.

Born in the small village of Modein, a town made famous by the warrior Maccabees, Salome Alexandra knows better than to harbor grand dreams for her future. She pales in comparison to her beautiful older sister, and though she learns to read at an early age, girls are not valued for their intellectual ability. But when her father and sister are killed, John Hyrcanus, a distant relative, invites Salome and her mother to live with his family in Jerusalem, where her thirst for knowledge is noticed and indulged.

When her guardian betroths her to a pagan prince, she questions HaShem's plan. When Hyrcanus finally marries her to a boy half her age, she questions her guardian's sanity. But though Salome spends much of her life as a pawn ordered about by powerful men, she learns that a woman committed to HaShem can change the world.

©2018 Angela Hunt (P)2018 Recorded Books
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This has been a very captivating book!

It held my interest every step of the way. And I put pictures in my mind of a world. I have never know. I’m sure you will enjoy it.

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A GREAT BOOK!

This is a great read for anyone. it is a reading of faith, growth, and understanding

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Queen Salome Alexander

Beautifully written novel of the life of Queen Salome Alexander. Favorite parts of story began at chapter 35. Really enjoyed. Made me look up Queen and her Jewish history. Thank you Angela. The silent years really weren't that silent — loved, loved, loved ending.

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Beautiful, Spiritual, Historical Story

Really a surprise read to be sure. Loved it. I will read another by the same author.

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The accounting of Jerusalem's Queen.

i enjoyed listening to this story.
The imagination, structure, and attention to detail captivated my attention.

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Jerusalem's Queen by Angela Hunt

Loved it! So good and kept you wanting to continue. When reading/hearing was like you were an eye witness to history. Love Angela Hunt books from way back. Highly recommend. Thank-you

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The Silent Years

This is a part of Jewish history that I never knew. The story is a harsh story to hear about what happened and I am glad that I now know about these events in history even though it was difficult at times to listen to. So many times I question why God has patience with mankind? Why does he love us, forgives us or gives us mercy and Grace? He is an Amazing God whom we do not deserve.

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God uses that people reject for great

Thank you for bringing this historic story to life. We see how Gods grace and love is always enough.

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Love this history and perspective

Loved the history, wonderful story that I never knew happened. She was an amazing leader. We need more female leaders like her.

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Loved the story

This had a great storyline. Enjoyed how it was told from both Salome & Kiss a point of views.

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