Beautiful story

A beautiful and moving allegory which demonstrates just how much God loves us. There is nothing we can do to drive him away or separate us from his love.

Loved the history in this book.

It was like reading at least 3 books in one... The people-Israel's story, One's own personal story, and a novel! There were times I had to put the book down to meditate on what I had just read! Powerful! Love, convicton, favor, forgiveness-What a heartfelt message throughout this book! Father's love for His people, and how He persues those that are His.

I really appreciate all the creativity that went into writing the history (and future) of Israel in the form of a novel. Mostly a very sad book (as the history of the Jews is), it has a beautiful, redemptive end. There is hope. He is coming.

At first, I had some confusion. But as I got into the book, I realized it was a complete story of Jewish Nation and the tremendous pain of the the children of Israel endured. I have read the Bible several times and I know that the Jewish people are God's chosen ones, but this book really brought it to life. Christian, Jew, non-believer, it is worth your time to read this book.

Israel, My Beloved took a little bit to adjust to...knowing that the book was taking me through history, yet with the same characters... once my mind let go of time, I was able to fully enjoy learning how Isreal's history is in fact my story too...Redemption. Grace. A Faithful Eternal God.

I was blessed to read about the historical events that our Beloved Israel has endured through out the ages. Many favorite scenes. Especially when Israel is near a loss of hope (many times) and yet holds on to the promise that her Husband has given her. A word to us as those who claim to have relationship with our Creator God...remember His promises...know His Word.

The way Kay Arthur beautifully weaves scripture through out the story line was amazing...intricate...a wonderful and well written historical fiction that caused me to rise up and Bless Israel, God's Chosen Nation, and to keep my eyes to the East in preparation of His Son's coming.

I enjoyed the first part of the book set in Biblical times. Next thing - the same character - Sarah - is now in Nazi Germany and then in Israel. It was like time travel. The history was good but I felt the flow of the book was very disjointed.

I wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did. It took a little while to really get into it, but once I did I could hardly wait to read the next chapter. The characters were interesting and I found myself really caring about many of them as the story progressed. It is a great history of God's Chosen People and His everlasting love for them.

Like reading the stories of the bible in a female voice. Revealing. Difficult at times, but worth the effort. If you want to understand the history of the old testament but can't follow the timeline or if you fall asleep to too many thee's and thou's, read this novel. I wish Kay would write more historical fiction based on the Bible.

Wow

It was a nice story. The writing style could have been a little better, but, otherwise, it was ok. I did learn a lot about Jewish history and tradition. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys Christian Fiction.