Redeeming Love
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers, published by Multnomah in 1997, is a historical fiction novel set in California’s gold country during 1850. The narrative follows Angel, a woman sold into prostitution as a child, who has learned to expect betrayal from men. Her life takes a turn when she meets Michael Hosea, a man devoted to seeking God’s heart. Michael’s unconditional love challenges Angel’s deep-seated hatred and fear, leading her on a journey of emotional transformation.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of love and redemption as Angel grapples with her past and the overwhelming feelings of unworthiness that arise from her evolving relationship with Michael. The story delves into themes of faith, healing, and the complexities of human connection, set against the backdrop of city life during a tumultuous period. With 464 pages, this edition presents a powerful retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea, emphasizing the depth of God’s love and the struggle for personal redemption.
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A story of love that won’t let go — no matter what. California’s gold country, 1850. A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep. Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. Sold into prostitution as a child, she survives by keeping her hatred alive. And what she hates most are the men who use her, leaving her empty and dead inside. Then she meets Michael Hosea, a man who seeks his Father’s heart in everything. Michael obeys God’s call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally. Slowly, day by day, he defies Angel’s every bitter expectation, until despite her resistance, her fronzen heart begins to thaw. But with her unexpected softening comes overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. And so Angel runs. Back to the darkness, away from her husband’s pursuing love, terrified of the truth she no longer can deny: her final healing must come from the One who loves her even more than Michael does…the One who will never let her go. A powerful retelling of the story of Gomer and Hosea, Redeeming Love is a life-changing story of God’s unconditional, redemptive, and all-consuming love. – Back cover.
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