The Midwife's Song: A Story of Moses' Birth

brenda ray

An intriguing, provocative "story behind the story" as told in Exodus, chapters one and two. It is the tale of the young Hebrew midwife, Puah, who defies Pharaoh's decree to murder all newborn Hebrew males, and unknowingly saves her people. Under the shadow of Pharaoh's ungodly edict, Puah finds love and sees her own vacillating faith tempered in the trial of fire. Puah is a headstrong Hebrew girl whose parents have almost abandoned hope of finding a husband who pleases her. None of the young men "make her heart sing." Then she meets Hattush, of the house of Jacob and chief goldsmith of Pharaoh. The shy but willful midwife captures his heart and thrusts him toward his own unexpected destiny. Pharaoh grows more insane with each passing day. His obsession to complete his tomb and his hatred for the Hebrews color every royal decree. When his paranoia peaks, he demands the midwives slay all Hebrew male infants. In the midst of this spiritual trial, Hattush and Puah must discover if they are truly worthy to be called "children of Abraham." With thoroughly researched detail, author Brenda Ray brings to life the Biblical account of the Hebrew midwives and the birth of Moses. Using vivid imagery that appeals to all the senses, she places the reader in this timeless story.

Genres historical fictionfictionchristian fiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published October 1,2000

Series

Hebrew Midwives Trilogy

This edition

Format: 256 pages, Paperback
Published: October 1, 2000 by Karmichael Pr
ISBN: 9780965396684
ASIN: 0965396681
Language: English

About the author

brenda ray

Brenda began writing in 1997, when latex allergy ended her beloved midwifery career. Her first book, "The Midwife's Song: A Story of Moses' Birth" was published in 2000.

After finishing her career in nursing management and nursing education, she is retired and has published book two in the Hebrew Midwives Trilogy, "The Midwife's Heart." This book follows Hannah, the heroine, and great-granddaughter to Puah (heroine in book one).

Brenda also writes under the pen name "B. K. Ricotta." Her contemporary romance "Two of a Kind" is based partly on her experiences on a sailboat while caught in a gale on the Gulf of Mexico. It's a story of tragedy, loss, and redemption.

Also, a newly released novella, "A Love So Sweet," is a sweet Texas romance by B. K. Ricotta

All are available on Amazon

She lives in Vero Beach, FL, and when she is not writing she is fantasizing about living in Italy, reading, and traveling.