Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: She'erah's Legacy by Naomi Craig

Book: She’erah’s Legacy

Author: Naomi Craig

Genre: Historical fiction, Biblical fiction

Release Date: August 15, 2023

As tragedy ravages the camp, can She’erah step up and complete the outpost?

She’erahs is a woman trying to leave her mark in a man’s world. Her vision and ability surpasses her father’s, yet she remains second-in-command as they are tasked to build Pharaoh’s outposts in Canaan. She knows she is worthy of the task, but her clan is skeptical

The last place She’erah expects support is from her charioteer, but Lateef is the lone voice of encouragement. His integrity and steadfastness is a plumb-line in She’erah’s life and she can no longer deny her growing feelings for him.

Acts of sabotage threaten the construction and the shaky foundation of She’erah’s pride. It’s up to She’erah to break generations of rivalry, distrust, and jealousy—if she can learn to rely on the strengths and abilities of those around her to help.

Will she learn to trust God and others before her life’s legacy comes crumbling down around her?

 

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Biblical Fiction is not usually a genre that interests me. I have read Book 2 in this series, so I was intrigued to read Book 3, She’erah’s Legacy by Naomi Craig. 

She’erahs is helping to build  Pharaoh’s outposts in Canaan and is second in command for this project. She realizes her position is high because it is still a "Man's World". Many are not so sure she can achieve the goals set before except Lateef. She is taken aback by his support and encouragement, that she soon realizes she is falling in LOVE with him. There is so much going on including someone trying to sabotage the project and it is making She’erahs nervous that she won't accomplish this task. Will She’erahs finally "let go and let God" handle the situation and come out victorious in her accomplishments? 

I have to say I enjoyed this storyline from the very first chapter.  I really LOVE She’erahs determination to show others that she is capable to accomplish this and be in charge. Lateef is a wonderful character in the book and I LOVE that he show his encouragement to She’erahs. I was amazed at how She’erahs overcame the obstacles in her way by trusting God for guidance.  The book is Biblical fiction, but the author really incorporates Scripture and more to encourage the reader. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Biblical Fiction. GREAT BOOK!

 

Author of Biblical fiction, avid reader, pastor’s wife, Naomi loves reading the Bible and imagining how things were at the time. When she’s not serving in various areas at church,  trying to stay on top of mountains of dishes or convincing her rescue dog, Freeway, to be cute on command for Instagram reels, you’ll most likely find her enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee. Naomi co-hosts #BehindTheStory with Naomi and Lisa, an author interview show on YouTube and your podcast platform of choice.

 

 

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A woman architect in ancient times?

 

She’erah’s family is mentioned in five verses in 1 Chronicles 7:20- 24. In this brief detour from the list of genealogy, we learn some interesting facts.

She’erah is the granddaughter of Joseph (yes that Joseph with the coat of many colors, vizier to Pharaoh)

Two of her brothers get themselves killed for cattle rustling.

Her father, Ephraim, goes into deep mourning  for his sons.

There is a late-in-life baby (as a result of dad’s mourning)

and She’erah built Lower and Upper Beth Horon and Uzzen She’erah.

Then we are right back to the begats.

 

Wait, hold on. That’s all we get? What is the story behind her building these towns (two of which are still standing today)? What was the reaction of those around her?

 

Something I find helpful to remember is that when you know about someone’s family, you in a way know the person. With her grandfather being Joseph, suddenly we have opened a whole new world of what we know. She’erah and the clan would have had access to all of Egypt’s knowledge and resources. Where she still might have gotten backlash from her more Hebrew clan, Egyptian women had more independence, managing their husband’s estates, or even their own.

 

We also know the generational legacy that was passed down of the younger sibling being favored above the older. Ephraim over Manasseh, Joseph over his ten elder brothers, Jacob over Esau, Rachel over Leah, Isaac over Ishmael. I’m sure sibling rivalry could have been present.

 

So now we can see She’erah’s picture a little more clearly. A brilliantly minded woman determined to prove herself and her abilities. Raised in Egyptian courts, yet also Hebrew. A strange mix of cultures and dynamics that shape She’erah and nurture her gifts.

 

She’erah’s legacy is not only the towns she builds for  generations to come, but also how she starts the work of unearthing the deep-seated rivalry that is entrenched in her family.

 

I pray you’ll enjoy She’erah’s adventures, as she learns to trust the Lord and those around her.

 

Best Regards

Naomi

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To celebrate her tour, Naomi is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: She'erah's Legacy by Naomi Craig

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