Hannah (Men & Women of the Bible Series)

Hannah, The Woman Who Kept Her Promise to God, Men and Women of the Bible book presents the classic stories o a young women of Bible times. This book is designed to communicate a positive identity as a woman, and focusing on the unique influence that women have on history, are illustrated by outstanding International artists, making them certain to become cherished volumes. Unable to have children, Hannah's life become a misery when her husband Elkanah, as was custom at that time, takes another wife in order to raise a family. Feelings of desperation and grief overwhelm her each time Elkanah's other wife spitefully boasts of the children she has. However, Hannah's longing for a child is equally matched by her desire to do God's will and be a blessing to her people. God honors her prayer of faith and she gives birth to Samuel, a man who later rose to be one of Israel's greatest spiritual leaders, a prophet and priest who was a part of God's sovereign plan for establishing Israel as a great nations and a testimony of God's presence on earth. This story teaches that God's will and the desires of our own heart go hand in hand when we, like Hannah, allow our personal needs to be used for His good purposes. Hannah, The Woman Who Kept Her Promise to God Bible Story Book is told faithfully from the Bible by Marlee Alex, mother of three daughters, columnist, and author of several books on family topics. The illustrations of the Spanish artist Jaun Ramon Alonso complement the written text beautifully and bring to life visually the characters and events of this Old Testament story.