Zipporah

"Zipporah" by Marek Halter
ISBN 1-84617-119-9 Large Print version
2005

A tale of Zipporah who became an important part of Moses' life.
Set in Biblical times and surrounded by the people and happenings of the times, this is a romance. Customs and beliefs of ancient times are described. The central character, Zipporah, is convincingly portrayed as a pivotal person in the development of Moses the leader.
Although the theme is religious, it is possible to read this book without a particular set of beliefs.
Written by a man, but with a strong message of the influence of women on events.
Themes include the treatment of people who are different from the norm, either physically, racially or in beliefs.
This is the second book of the Canaan trilogy. The first centres on Sarah and Abraham. Both include visits to Egypt.
Translated from the French.
Note that the book pictured here is not Zipporah, but shares the same picture "Young Kikuyu Woman" by Karen Blixen of Out of Africa fame.