Jen147 reviewed on
Helpful Score: 10
I would agree that this book really draws you in and is an addictive read. But I would agree with one other reviewer that it is not completely biblically accurate. For those that this would be of importance is why I mention it. There were some aspects, ideas of the author that I could let go for the sake of fiction, but the bible is VERY specific that Joseph did NOT seduce nor sleep with Pontiphar's wife, but Diamant writes the opposite. Also... the bible never says that Dinah was a willing participant and in love with Shechem, my bible says..."...he took her and raped her..." Gen 34:2 NLT. Diamant protrays a young girl who was in love and denied that relationships by her egotistical and violent brothers.
Sorry to be such a downer because many love the book so much and I enjoyed it as well, but it's worth noting for those who think they are picking up a fiction but also biblically accurate book... You're not.
Sorry to be such a downer because many love the book so much and I enjoyed it as well, but it's worth noting for those who think they are picking up a fiction but also biblically accurate book... You're not.
