The Prince and the Prodigal

By Jill Eileen Smith

Description:

Joseph is the pampered favorite son of the patriarch Jacob. His older brothers, deeply resentful of his status in the family, take advantage of the chance to get rid of him, selling him to slave traders and deceiving their father about his fate. It seems like their troubles are over. But for Joseph and older brother Judah, they are just beginning.

While Joseph is accused of rape and imprisoned, Judah attempts to flee the memory of his complicity in the betrayal of his younger brother. After decades apart, the brothers will come face-to-face in a stunning role reversal that sees Joseph in a position of great power while Judah begs for mercy. Will forgiveness or vengeance win the day?

Book Takeaway:

A story of jealousy, betrayal, and a reconciliation that only God could bring about.

Why the author wrote this book:

I wanted to explore the dual stories of Joseph and his life that took him from prince to slave to prince again along with his prodigal brother Judah's choice to run away from all he knew. Judah was the brother who betrayed Joseph. We know they meet again in the end, but how did each brother handle the journey to reconciliation?