Zipporah, Wife of Moses

A Novel

By: Marek Halter

Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne

From the internationally bestselling author of Sarah comes the riveting story of the remarkable woman who walked beside Moses.

Although she is a Cushite by birth—one of the people of the lands to the south—Zipporah grew up as the beloved daughter of Jethro, high priest and sage of the Midianites. But the color of Zipporah’s skin sets her apart, making her an outsider to the men of her adopted tribe, who do not want her as a wife. Then one day while drawing water from a well, she meets a handsome young stranger. Like her, he is an outsider. A Hebrew raised in the house of the Egyptian Pharaoh, Moses is a fugitive, forced to flee his homeland. Zipporah realizes that this man will be the husband and partner she never thought she would have.

Moses wants nothing more than a peaceful life with the Midianites, but Zipporah won’t let Moses forget his past—or turn away from his true destiny.

She refuses to marry him until he returns to Egypt to free his people. When God reveals himself to Moses in a burning bush, his words echo Zipporah’s, and Moses returns to Egypt with his passionate and generous wife by his side.

A woman ahead of her time, Zipporah leaps from the pages of this remarkable novel. Bold, independent, and a true survivor, she is a captivating heroine, and her world of deserts, temples, and ancient wonders is a fitting backdrop to an epic tale.

Critic reviews

Praise for Sarah, the first book in Marek Halter’s Canaan Trilogy


“A worthy heiress to Anita Diamant’s bestseller The Red Tent, and an entertaining read, with a heroine who uses both her brains and her femininity to astonishing effect.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Not my favorite of his tellings

Bernadette actually does a better narration of this story I think then the others. But the story itself drags on in ways not absolutely necessary. I feel there is a lot of necessary filler and it could be told more to the point. There are parts of it that don't sync a 100% with the bible, but the bible also does not reveal the details of this marriage, so who can really say if it is accurate or not. Its kind of a hit or miss on if another will enjoy it more or less. it is one of those books and readings that straddles the fence for me on it being good or being one that I should have just stopped listening too. I did find myself not minding if I walked away from the telling for a few minutes here or there so it did not hold my attention as much I I prefer.

Good read

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

yes i would because it is a good read and I learned what I wanted about Zipporah herself. Moses was portrayed close to scripture according to his character and beliefs.

What did you like best about this story?

interesting read

What didn’t you like about Bernadette Dunne’s performance?

no variety of voices and was a dry voice over.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

maybe

Any additional comments?

not scriptural reall but a good read

Great even after 2nd listening!

Loved the story again!! I've always wondered why Moses sons were killed in this story.

Read with an open mind and heart

This is one of my favorite stories because of the narration, unique twist and lessons this story offers.

Zipporah

Overall I’m not sorry I read the book because I love Cristian fiction. It dragged in parts with Zipporah’s misplaced emotions. And the ending was rushed. I can’t recommend it, sorry.