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Redeeming Love

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Can God’s Love Save Anyone?

Bestselling author Francine Rivers skillfully retells the biblical love story of Gomer and Hosea in a tale set against the exciting backdrop of the California Gold Rush. The heroine, Angel, is a young woman who was sold into prostitution as a child. Michael Hosea is a godly man sent into Angel’s life to draw her into the Savior’s redeeming love. This remarkable novel has sold over a million copies and is among the top twenty on the ECPA fiction bestsellers list for four years running. A six-part study guide, suitable for individual use or group discussion, is included in this bestselling novel.

ALSO AVAILABLE: Now own this beloved classic in the keepsake hardcover edition!

California’s gold country, 1850. A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep.

Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. Sold into prostitution as a child, she survives by keeping her hatred alive. And what she hates most are the men who use her, leaving her empty and dead inside.

Then she meets Michael Hosea.

A man who seeks his Father’s heart in everything, Michael Hosea obeys God’s call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally. Slowly, day by day, he defies Angel’s every bitter expectation until, despite her resistance her frozen heart begins to thaw. But with her unexpected softening come overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. And so Angel runs. Back to the darkness, away from her husband’s pursuing love, terrified of the truth she can no longer deny: Her final healing must come from the One who loves her even more than Michael Hosea does…the One who will never let her go.

A powerful retelling of the book of Hosea, Redeeming Love is a life-changing story of God’s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love.

Story Behind the Book

“Writing Redeeming Love was a form of worship for me. Through it, I was able to thank God for loving me even when I was defiant, rebellious, contemptuous of what I thought being a Christian meant, and afraid to give my heart away. I had wanted to be my own god and have control of my life the way Eve did in the Garden of Eden. Now I know to be loved by Christ is the ultimate joy and fulfillment. Everything in Redeeming Love was a gift from the Lord: plot, characters, theme. None of it is mine to claim.”

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ISBN9781576738160
PublisherBrand: Multnomah Books
Publication Date05/11/01
Pages486

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  • amelie.foth
    amelie.foth

    4 Followers

    5.0

    Eine Herzergreifende Geschichte

    Ich habe dieses Buch geliebt. Und das von Seite 1 an. Es ist eine wunderschöne Liebes Geschichte. „Angle” die denkt sie ist nicht würdig geliebt zu werden und Michael der so viel Liebe in sich trägt. Er sieht „Angle” als einfachen Menschen und nicht das was sie macht oder wo sie lebt. Die Geschichte hat mich wirklich sehr berührt und zum nachdenken angeregt. Eine absolute Empfehlung! 5/5 ⭐️

    Jul 14, 2024

  • book.wide
    book.wide

    745 Followers

    5.0

    Bewegender Roman der noch lange nachhallen wird ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

    Der Film zu diesem Buch steht schon lange auf meiner Watchlist aber ich wollte unbedingt zuerst das Buch dazu lesen und was soll ich sagen - ich bin unfassbar beeindruckt von diesem Roman! Nachdem ich bereits ein Buch von Francine Rivers gelesen habe, ist mir ihr Schreibstil nicht fremd und ich gewöhnte mich super schnell an die wechselnden Erzählsichten. Jede Seite fesselte mich mehr und jede Lebensgeschichte der Charaktere war für sich lehrreich. Besonders begeistert hat mich natürlich Angels Entwicklung und Michaels Vertrauen in Gott. Uff, was habe ich mitgefiebert, geweint, gelacht und gehofft. Das Buch offenbart schonungslos geschriebene Abgründe aber genau diese sollte es geben um die Entwicklung und das Zeugnis von Angel umso eindrucksvoller dem Leser nahezubringen. Mich hat jede Facette des Romans unendlich bewegt und ich finde jeder sollte dieses Buch gelesen haben um zu begreifen was wirklich und wahrhaftig zählt. Jetzt kann ich es kaum erwarten den Film zu sehen!

    Jul 13, 2025

  • samantha.liest
    samantha.liest

    53 Followers

    5.0

    "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers is an emotionally gripping and spiritually profound novel that captivates from the very first page. Set against the backdrop of 1850s California, the story follows the journey of Angel, a woman haunted by her past and struggling to find redemption and love in a world filled with pain and betrayal. Through her encounters with Michael Hosea, a man of unwavering faith and unconditional love, Angel's story becomes a powerful testament to the enduring grace of God. Rivers masterfully weaves together themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the transformative power of love, drawing readers into a richly textured narrative that resonates long after the final page. The characters are vividly drawn, their struggles and triumphs portrayed with raw honesty and depth. Angel's journey from brokenness to healing is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, serving as a reminder of the hope that can be found even in the darkest of circumstances. What sets "Redeeming Love" apart is its ability to touch the heart and soul, offering a message of hope and restoration that transcends the confines of its historical setting. It is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the boundless capacity for love to heal and redeem. For those seeking a deeply moving and spiritually enriching read, "Redeeming Love" is an absolute must-read, deserving of every one of its five stars.

    Oct 8, 2025

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