This novel’s protagonist, Michael Hosea, is a farmer who marries “soiled dove” Angel on God’s instructions.Īngel has been abused for years, was sold into prostitution at the age of eight, and believes she is guilty for even existing. It’s loosely based on the Biblical book Hosea, which is about a prophet commanded by God to marry a prostitute. This may be the single most moving book you will read this year - or in your lifetime.' - Angela Hunt, author of Magdalene From the Hardcover edition.Redeeming Love is a 1991 Christian Historical Fiction novel by Francine Rivers, set in California during the Gold Rush.

' - Amy Grant, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, quote sited from an interview with Ted Koeppel, ABC News 'A splendid piece of work exploring both physical love and a love of God.There is not one false note in this wonderful novel.' - Library Journal 'Simply put, Redeeming Love is the most powerful work of fiction you will ever read.' - Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author of Thorn in My Heart 'The timeless biblical themes.are beautifully portrayed and brought to life through her unforgettable characters.' - Stephen Arterburn, best-selling author of The Everyman Series and founder of New Life Ministries 'My heart and soul were profoundly shaken as I realized anew the lessons portrayed through the stories of Hosea and Gomer, Michael and Angel. And I was a changed person when I finished reading that book. This may be the single most moving book you will read this year - or in your lifetime.' -Angela Hunt, author ofMagdalene From the Hardcover edition., 'The truth that ran through that story absolutely took me to my knees. ' -Amy Grant, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, quote sited from an interview with Ted Koeppel, ABC News 'A splendid piece of work exploring both physical love and a love of God.There is not one false note in this wonderful novel.' -Library Journal 'Simply put,Redeeming Loveis the most powerful work of fiction you will ever read.' -Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author ofThorn in My Heart 'The timeless biblical themes.are beautifully portrayed and brought to life through her unforgettable characters.' -Stephen Arterburn, best-selling author of The Everyman Series and founder of New Life Ministries 'My heart and soul were profoundly shaken as I realized anew the lessons portrayed through the stories of Hosea and Gomer, Michael and Angel. 'The truth that ran through that story absolutely took me to my knees.

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