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Eternal Life
7 CDs. 8:45 hrs. Recorded Bks. Jan. 2018. ISBN 9781501981227. $77.75. digital download. F
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Rachel, an 18-year-old young woman living in first-century Jerusalem, makes a grave mistake that will affect her entire life. She has a passionate love affair with Elazar, a handsome young Temple priest, which results in the illegitimate birth of a son, Yohanan. When the child becomes fatally ill, Rachel seeks the help of Elazar's father, the High Priest. The lovers must make a solemn bargain with God in exchange for Yohanan's recovery, accepting eternal life as a penalty for their sin. Two thousand years of Jewish history forms the backdrop of this poignant, thought-provoking tale of love, grief, loss, and hope. Elizabeth Rogers's nuanced reading makes the characters come alive. Her voice captures the passion and grief of the protagonists.
VERDICT This powerful book is highly recommended for the fantasy and Judaic collections of public libraries. ["Both heady time travel and a thoughtful meditation on the meaning of life; highly recommended": LJ 11/15/17 starred review of the Norton hc.]
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