Journey

by Angela Hunt Book 3 in the Legacies of the Ancient River series.

First published 1997

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Manasseh expects his position as Joseph’s elder son to secure his place among both Egyptians and Hebrews, but Jacob’s blessing gives precedence to the younger Ephraim. The reversal deepens Manasseh’s resentment as Ephraim pursues courtly ambition and both brothers compete for belonging, honour and the affection of Jendayi.

Their rivalry becomes a dispute over the family’s future. Manasseh is drawn towards returning to Canaan and preserving Hebrew identity, while Ephraim imagines influence within Egypt. The final volume asks how a people may prosper in a foreign land without forgetting covenant, and whether inherited blessing can be received without turning brothers into enemies again.

Historical Periods

Joseph Narrative in Ancient Egyptc. 1700–1500 BCE

Genres

Biographical Fiction Christian Fiction Court & Political Fiction Historical Sagas Romance

Historical people

Jacob1792 BCE–1645 BCE Josephbiblical figure; traditionally placed in the 2nd millennium BCE EphraimTraditional chronology: 16th–15th century BCE ManassehTraditional chronology: 16th–15th century BCE