Where now was El Shaddai? But Jetur, the Ishmaelite merchant, saw something special in him. By prayerful diligence Joseph worked his way into the confidence of his new owner, Potiphar. "At this rate, you'll be running the entire country before you are done," teased a scribe. Soon slaves were scrambling to meet his needs as he had for others.But heart-rending rumors from home, of the deaths of Er and Onan, of the affair of Judah and Tamar, exacted their toll. And success has its snares. Her name was Lady Tanefret. She had connections, and she had Potiphar. But it wasn't Potiphar she wanted.Based upon meticulous research, Fivash paints a compelling panorama of Egyptian society, with authentic Egyptian names, clothing, and customs, and draws us deeply into Josephs world. You will cheer as he maintains his integrity through prison and through the labyrinth of court intrigue to become ruler under Pharaoh. You will delight in his conquest of the heart of beautiful Asenath. And you will be left with a deeper faith in his God.The author creates a detailed picture of daily life in Egypt with a cast of nearly 80 vibrant characters. Her narrative, filled with fresh insights into one of the great stories of all time, unlocks the secrets of the culture that cradled the Exodus.

    Martin's Press, 1997), which tells the Old Testament story of Dinah. It was a bestseller and the Book Sense 2001 Book of the Year.- Hunt's biblical series on Joseph (Bethany House Publishers) has sold over 50,000 copies and is still in print. Her children's book, The Tale of the Three Trees (Lion, 1990), has over two million copies in print and has been made into an animated video. An established CBA author, her books have sold over three million copies worldwide and have been featured selections in Crossings and Guideposts bookclubs.- There is a huge audience for novels that weave fiction with history, as evidenced by the bestselling success of Caleb Carr.

    Then Lucifer changed. As God's latest secret project progressed, his resentment grew." Insinuations bred suspicion and doubt. So began the real star wars--the great conflict between good and evil.And you are there-alongside Mark, an angel newly assigned to record the history of Planet Earth. Watch the creation of Adam. Eavesdrop as Cain begs his sister Sheena to run away with him. Applaud as Shem rescues Nala, falls in love, and brings her and her parrot, Squawker, into the ark. Feel Ishmael's bitterness. You are there-up close and personal. Mark the Watcher's chronicle offers exciting new discoveries about patriarchs and prophets from Adam to David, as well as lots of interesting new characters you will meet along the way. In the end you will understand as never before the terrible tragedy of sin, and the wonderful love of the God who allowed it to continue.