Spies in the Promised Land takes a dramatic episode from the Bible (the Book of Numbers) and brings it to life in a vibrant way. Numbers is one of the most overlooked books of the Bible, yet it offers some of the most dramatic material, including the story of the 12 spies' excursion into the land of Israel and the subsequent conflict that their disastrous report would bring upon the fledgling nation of Israel. As a result of their report, the nation of Israel would be banned from entering the land and forced to wander the desert for another 40 years. This Biblical story also offers great warrior-heroes in the characters of Caleb (the protagonist) and Joshua, who were both spies on the expedition.
Spies in the Promised Land is a moving, literary, and powerful work of fiction that brings the Biblical book of Numbers to life for the first time. It is a must-read for both readers of the Bible and for the general audience that loved historical fiction like The Red Tent.
