13 must-read historical fiction books like The Jewel of Judea: A Biblical Historical Novel by Orna Burdman

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The Jewel of Judea: A Biblical Historical Novel

By: Orna Burdman

4.44

Format: 298 pages, Kindle Edition

Tragedy made her a slave. Will she have the courage to take her fate into her own hands?When Abigai…

If you liked the historical fiction plot in The Jewel of Judea: A Biblical Historical Novel by Orna Burdman , here is a list of 13 books like this:

1. Daughter of the King

By: Carlene Havel , None

4.70

Format: None pages, Paperback

This is a powerful love story from the Bible. Princess Michal was the youngest daughter of ancient … read more

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2. Harvest of Rubies (Harvest of Rubies, #1)

By: Tessa Afshar

3.33

Format: 75 pages, Paperback

The prophet Nehemiah has a cousin who can speak several languages, keep complex accounts, write on … read more

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3. Up from Dust: Martha's Story

By: Heather Kaufman

4.53

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

No stranger to adversity, Martha of Bethany is a woman of dust, undone and unseen in her hurt and l… read more

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  • historical fiction
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4. The Days of Elijah

By: John Noble

4.50

Format: 272 pages, Kindle Edition

Elijah’s friends are dead, and without a miracle, he’s next.When the soldiers of Queen Jezebel burn… read more

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  • historical fiction
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5. When the Rivers Swell (When the Rivers Swell #1)

By: Sierra A. Elliott

4.57

Format: 300 pages, Kindle Edition

Fans of dual perspective books will love this Christian historical fiction novel about the Hebrew E… read more

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  • historical fiction
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6. Shelter of the Most High (Cities of Refuge, #2)

By: Connilyn Cossette

4.52

Format: 343 pages, Paperback

The daughter of a pagan high priest, Sofea finds solace from her troubles in the freedom of the oce… read more

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  • historical fiction
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7. The Peasant King

By: Tessa Afshar

4.47

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

Jemmah has always thought of herself as perfectly ordinary . . . until she faces extraordinary circ… read more

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  • historical fiction
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8. The Healer's Touch: Tikva's Story (Ordinary Women of the Bible)

By: Connilyn Cossette

4.58

Format: 241 pages, Hardcover

When Jewish sailor's wife Tikva received word, more than a decade ago, of a family tragedy, the sho… read more

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  • historical fiction
"Levon is not his eye," said the older woman. "Hiram is not his teeth. Na'ami is not her skin. I am not my past. Those are only things that will pass away, never to be thought of in the world to come."

-Connilyn Cossette, The Healer's Touch: Tikva's Story (Ordinary Women of the Bible)

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9. The Sisters of Corinth (The Emissaries, #2)

By: Angela Elwell Hunt

4.50

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

When the new provincial governor arrives in Corinth, the esteemed chief magistrate Narkis Ligus is … read more

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  • historical fiction
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10. A Still Small Voice (The Crowning Crescendo #1)

By: Rachael C. Duncan

4.50

Format: 540 pages, Kindle Edition

A timeless biblical truth and Christian romance exuding the power of God’s love and everlasting fai… read more

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11. Seeking the Truth (The Crowning Crescendo #5)

By: Rachael C. Duncan

4.73

Format: 491 pages, Kindle Edition

Experience the power and tension of the early church in this compelling tale of faith and conflict.… read more

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12. Where the Desert Blooms (When the Rivers Swell #2)

By: Sierra A. Elliott

4.68

Format: 294 pages, Kindle Edition

Fans of Christian Historical Fiction and Biblical Fiction Novels will love this dual perspective bo… read more

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13. A Clarion Call (The Crowning Crescendo, #2)

By: Rachael C. Duncan

4.63

Format: 558 pages, Kindle Edition

A compelling Christian romance reverberating with the power of God’s mercy and faithfulness. Jer… read more

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14. Herod's Steward (Court of the Tetrarch #3)

By: Katrina D. Hamel

4.79

Format: 529 pages, Kindle Edition

A Powerful Slave A Woman Disciple A Soldier Searching for God Chuza finally has the family… read more

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15. Redeemed

By: Rachael C. Duncan

4.68

Format: 432 pages, Kindle Edition

Set in a land of ancient mysteries and unexpected miracles - the Promised Land - this is the powerf… read more

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16. Embracing the Life (The Crowning Crescendo #6)

By: Rachael C. Duncan

4.73

Format: 513 pages, Kindle Edition

Get carried away by the captivating display of unwavering faith and strength in this compelling tal… read more

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17. Song of the Shepherd Woman

By: Carlene Havel

4.53

Format: 323 pages, Kindle Edition

Avram has spent his life raising sheep in the hills around his native Bethlehem. Old age finds him … read more

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  • historical fiction
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18. Journey of the Shepherd Woman

By: Carlene Havel

4.70

Format: 248 pages, Kindle Edition

Saul of Tarsus instigates persecution against followers of the Way, forcing shepherds from Bethlehe… read more

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19. Joanna (Court of the Tetrarch #1)

By: Katrina D. Hamel

4.63

Format: 355 pages, Kindle Edition

She's bound to the infamous Herodian dynasty, but her bold faith will carve her name in the gospel.… read more

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  • historical fiction
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20. Wife of Chuza (Court of the Tetrarch #2)

By: Katrina D. Hamel

4.65

Format: 435 pages, Kindle Edition

Herod Antipas rules from his opulent palaces, but amid the hills and rural villages, Jesus of Nazar… read more

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  • historical fiction
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21. The Nameless Ones: Short Story Collection

By: Mesu Andrews

4.63

Format: None pages, Paperback

Mesu Andrews has made her niche in biblical storytelling by developing characters in the Bible who … read more

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22. Legacy (The Lambswool Chronicles #1)

By: Anna Bradfield

4.64

Format: 299 pages, Kindle Edition

The spellbinding tale of a woman called to stand against all she has ever held dear. Nitzevet, a… read more

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23. She'erah's Legacy (Yahweh's Legacy #3)

By: Naomi Craig

4.42

Format: 388 pages, Kindle Edition

As tragedy ravages the camp, can She’erah step up and complete the outpost? She’erah is a woman try… read more

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24. The Jewel of Judea: A Biblical Historical Novel

By: Orna Burdman

4.44

Format: 298 pages, Kindle Edition

Tragedy made her a slave. Will she have the courage to take her fate into her own hands?When Abigai… read more

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  • historical fiction
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25. Thrones in the Desert: A Novel Based on the Book of Luke (Kingdom Come #1)

By: Doug Peterson

4.59

Format: 329 pages, Kindle Edition

If you love the TV series, THE CHOSEN, you'll love THRONES IN THE DESERT.THRONES IN THE DESERT does… read more

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  • historical fiction
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26. The Prophet's Songbird: Atarah's Story (Ordinary Women of the Bible)

By: Roseanna M. White

4.73

Format: 259 pages, ebook

WITH A PROPHET FOR A FATHER and a professional mourner for a mother, Atarah has always known the po… read more

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27. The Wedding Gift: A King's Men Prequel Novella

By: Connilyn Cossette

4.33

Format: 68 pages, Kindle Edition

Shalem cherishes visits with his family on the sacred mountain of Kiryat-Yearim, where the Ark of t… read more

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28. Hills of Moab

By: Elizabeth Faye

4.53

Format: 287 pages, Kindle Edition

After witnessing the horrors of sacrificial worship, Ruth believes all gods are myths, created by t… read more

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29. Shield of the Mighty (The King's Men, #2)

By: Connilyn Cossette

4.64

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

Captured by the Philistines as a young boy, Zevi has grown into a formidable warrior. As a captain … read more

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  • historical fiction
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30. The Last Drop of Oil Adaliah's Story (Ordinary Women of the Bible)

By: Virginia Smith

4.68

Format: 248 pages, Kindle Edition

A devastating fire threatens the lives of Adaliah’s four-year-old son and her abusive husband. In a… read more

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31. Lydia (Servant Siblings, #5)

By: Jenifer Jennings

4.79

Format: 204 pages, Kindle Edition

As love and faith collide, Lydia must choose between forgiveness and the quest for justice. Lydi… read more

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14 Best biblical fiction books like The Prophet's Songbird: Atarah's Story (Ordinary Women of the Bible) by Roseanna M. White

Transform Your Habits

When the Rivers Swell (When the Rivers Swell #1)

Sierra A. Elliott

4.57

Transform Your Habits

The Peasant King

Tessa Afshar

4.47

Transform Your Habits

The Sisters of Corinth (The Emissaries, #2)

Angela Elwell Hunt

4.50

Transform Your Habits

Ezekiel's Song (Yahweh's Legacy, #2)

Naomi Craig

4.60

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