Fiction, Historical Fiction, Christian fiction

Naaman, the Syrian--Fiction; Elisha (Biblical prophet); Fiction; Bible--History of Biblical events--Fiction; Slaves--Fiction; Syria--History--To 333 B.B.--Fiction; Jordan River--Ficiton

Twelve-year-old Gili firmly believes in miracles. Since the day her father was miraculously healed by the prophet Elisha, her faith in God has sustained her through the hardships of life in Israel. But when her town is invaded and she is captured as a slave for Naaman, a powerful Syrian military commander, can her faith endure? Amidst the chaos of battle, a young Israelite slave impresses Naaman with her bravery. Gili’s courage is admirable, and her place in Naaman’s household is assured. When his incurable disease progresses, ravaging his body, Naaman is desperate for relief. And in this retelling of one the mightiest of Biblical miracles, it is a young servant girl whose knowledge of God’s power is the key to Naaman’s salvation…

BX 8688.3 .H2455ch 2014

9781621083634

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