Book #3 of the Genesis Trilogy.
About the Author: Madeleine L\'Engle was the author of more than forty-five books for all ages, among them the beloved A Wrinkle in Time, awarded the Newbery Medal
A Ring of Endless Light, a Newbery Honor Book
A Swiftly Tilting Planet, winner of the American Book Award; and the Austin family series of whic.
The wisdom, gentleness, and insight of Sold Into Egypt offers readers practical advice on clinging to hope, even in the midst of loss and disappointment.
But it is her ability in her nonfiction work to engage with the historical text of the book of Genesis through a dynamic unpacking of protagonists, antagonists, and matters of faith that establishes the Genesis Trilogy as a highly treasured collection of spiritual writings.
Her fictional stories appeal to generations of readers, and are equally embraced in both the secular and religious markets.
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Madeleine L\'Engle possesses the same ambidextrous skill of storytelling as other literary giants, including C.
In this, L\'Engle\'s third book of her Genesis Trilogy, the author draws on the death of her husband to provide comfort and inspiration to those who suffer grief, loneliness, and doubt.
These thoughtful meditations on obedience, prophecy, forgiveness, and compassion are masterfully woven to bridge gaps of belief, politics, education, and even faith.
Is Joseph--the deserted son of Jacob from the Old Testament--relevant in our modern age? For Madeleine L\'Engle, the answer is a resounding yes; not solely because Joseph is an important historical character, but primarily because his experiences of disenfranchisement, tragedy, and profound betrayal resonate within our own society.
Includes a new reader\'s guide.
This special reissue of a classic work of spirituality from the author of A Wrinkle in Time offers life-transforming insights on the rich heritage of the Bible and shows how the characters of this ancient text are relevant for living the good life now.
Book #3 of the Genesis Trilogy
