A fearless leader : a Bible story about Deborah

Format:

Book

Title:

A fearless leader : a Bible story about Deborah

Author:

Weaver, Rachel Spier author

ISBN:

9780736973717

Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Harvest House Publishers, 2018.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Series title(s):

Called and courageous girls.

Summary:

Deborah is an imaginative and perceptive young girl who makes good decisions in the heat of the moment. When she sees her village is about to be invaded by King Jabin and his general, Sisera, she bravely warns the people of danger, and everyone flees. But that doesn't stop Jabin and Sisera's vicious attacks. As Deborah grows up, she becomes a natural leader, sharing God's will with the people and helping them solve difficult problems. Eventually, God calls her to help defeat Sisera's army so Israel can finally live in peace.

Personal Subject:

Deborah (Biblical judge)-Juvenile literature.

Deborah (Biblical judge).

Deborah (Biblical judge) (OCoLC)fst00179292

Subject(s):

Bible stories -- Old Testament.

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Library	Call Number	Status
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Summary

Trust God to Help You Do What's Right

As Deborah grows up, she becomes a natural leader, sharing God's will with the people and helping them solve difficult problems. Eventually, God calls her to help defeat Sisera's army so Israel can finally live in peace.

With God's help, you can be just like Deborah--called and courageous!

Author Notes

Rachel Spier Weaver is a recruiter at HOPE International and has worked as a career counselor at the University of Florida and Dickinson College. She is passionate about sharing stories of women of God who led in extraordinary ways. She lives with her husband, Shane, and their two children, Norah and Jack.

Anna Haggard is coauthor of The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good and Mission Drift , a 2015 Christianity Today Book Award winner. A writer and editor for the Brethren in Christ U.S., Anna previously was a staff writer for HOPE International. She is delighted to write for children (her favorite people).

Eric Elwell is a freelance illustrator who blends traditional and digital art techniques. When he's not hanging out in western New York with his beautiful wife and giving piggyback rides to his three children, he enjoys roasting coffee. Connect with him at www.ericelwellart.com.

Reviews (1)

Kirkus Review

In a retelling of the story of Deborah taken from the Hebrew Bible, she emerges as thoughtful and trustworthy, with God's words to guide her. While on a hill overlooking her village, Deborah spots an army of chariots. She and her friends bravely rush to warn the villagers in time to escape. King Jabin, his general, Sisera, and his men destroy the village, but the people, including Deborah's family, escape. The army continues to attack villages throughout the land, maintaining a reign of terror. Deborah definitely has God on her side, as he speaks directly to her, telling her that she has been chosen to lead her people to freedom. On God's instructions the battle is joined with Deborah and the soldier Barak in the lead and with God's intervention in the form of lightning, pouring rain, and floods. With their bravery and that of the Israelites, freedom is achieved. The authors employ accessible and poetic language to tell the tale, with careful attention to the characters and details as they appear in the Bible and with particular emphasis on Deborah's faith in God. Elwell's strongly hued illustrations capture the texture, light, action, and power of the tale. Deborah and the Israelites are depicted with dark hair and eyes and deep-toned swarthy skin color.An exciting and thought-provoking evocation of a strong, brave young woman. (questions, author's note) (Picture book/religion. 8-10) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.