Tirzah

By Lucille Travis

A young girl witnesses her people's struggle for freedom against a powerful empire.

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160 pages

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In ancient Egypt, young Tirzah and her brother Oren endure the harsh life of slavery. As Moses demands freedom for the Israelites, Pharaoh's heart hardens, intensifying their suffering. When a devastating plague strikes, the Israelites seize a chance to escape, only to face Pharaoh's relentless pursuit. Trapped between mountains and the sea, hope seems lost until a miraculous deliverance. Amidst the exodus, Tirzah befriends an Egyptian girl, challenging prejudice and finding strength in faith. Will they find freedom and a new beginning, or will the past's shadows consume them?

From the publisher

Tirzah’s people, the Israelites, have been in slavery to the Egyptians for many years. Tirzah and her lame brother, Oren, help gather straw to make bricks. She observes the suffering of her people and the injustices that are done to them by the Egyptian police. Moses begs Pharaoh to let them go, but Pharaoh makes them work harder.One night, when the plague of death strikes down Pharaoh’s own son, he allows the Israelites to flee on foot, only to pursue them with horses and chariots. He believes he will have them trapped between the mountains and the sea, but God miraculously delivers them. The Israelites celebrate with a song of hope and victory. Tirzah befriends a young Egyptian girl who has fled with them, even though others treat her badly. In spite of hardship and disappointment, Tirzah and her family keep trusting Yahweh to carry them through.

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