The Midwife's Song: A Story of Moses' Birth

by Brenda Ray and Brenda Ray

Book Overview

An intriguing, provocative "story behind the story" as told in Exodus, chapters one and two. It is the tale of the young Hebrew midwife, Puah, who defies Pharaoh's decree to murder all newborn Hebrew... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965396681
• ISBN13: 9780965396684
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Karmichael Press
• Length: 243 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Engaging from the first page

A wonderfully written and fascinating tale of the midwives Puah and Shiphrah. Brenda Ray brought the characters to life unfolding a story filled with romance, inspiration and gripping drama. A very enjoyable book; I was a bit sad for it to end. I found The Midwife's Song to be a more compelling read than The Red Tent.

A Tale of courage and justice hard won.

Puah is a Hebrew midwife in the Land of Egypt where Pharaoh rules like a god. He has proclaimed that all male Hebrew babies are to be slain at birth. Puah is an instrument of the one true God and cannot follow such a command. The story goes on to tell of the coming of Moses in the midst of this strife. This is a book with more than the story of Moses; it is a love story that will reach the very depths of your heart. The author, who is also a midwife, had me in the palm of her hands by the second chapter. Her characters were so real, and their emotions so strong, I am still moved by them now. This is a wonderful story that is fast moving and written with a flow that makes the pages fly by. If you enjoy this book, another similar book of equal quality is QUEENMAKER by India Edgehill. Kelsana 1/26/02

Not enough praise for this book!!

This is one of those books that I hated to see come to an end...wonderful story from the Bible. This author has a talent for bringing the women of the Bible to life. While reading this book, the reader realizes how special a good midwife was in Egypt in the time of Pharoah. This is a story of Moses' birth and his survival. The sacrifices his mother made to give birth to him and also keep him from being murdered. Here's another example of how wise and sacrificing the women of biblical times were.I would encourage everyone to read this novel. The writing flows, there are no unnecessary wordy descriptions. Very enjoyable as well as educational.If you enjoyed Red Tent, Queen maker, or any of Francine Rivers' books....this is a book you do not want to miss reading, enjoying, and discussing.

Truly Inspiring!!!!!!!

This is a truly inspiring novel written by a truly inspiring woman! Brenda Ray took the events leading up to and following the birth of Moses and made it all "come to life"! I have read the story of Moses' birth many, many times over the years but NEVER have I been able to even think into the deepness that Brenda Ray was able to bring out in this book by using the midwives of the Hebrew day in the way she was able to portray them in the book! I shed tears as well as smiles while reading this book! It is one of those " I can't put it down" books! This book was truly enjoyable.