I like how Heather Moore brings scripture story’s to life. I feel like it helps them become more real to me. I really enjoyed this book.

A fabulous look into Deborah's life from the eyes of one of my favorite authors! Heather pulls fact and fiction into a seamless story that give insight into an impressive historical figure.

Deborah is one of the most extraordinary women in the Bible. She was the only female judge in The Bible and was a prophetess who successfully led a rebellion against King Jabin. Because Deborah’s story is one of courage and faith, renowned Christian author, H. B. Moore spins her own take on Deborah. In this version, Mrs. Moore chronicles Deborah’s story from her courtship with Lapidoth to when she becomes one of Israel’s greatest leaders.

In this version, Deborah is portrayed as a tomboy. She learned archery alongside her brothers at an early age. She is feisty and is tough-as nails. She is capable of defending herself. She is bold, mischievous, and can outwit her enemies. Thus, Deborah is portrayed as a modern heroine. She does not have any flaws. I found this Deborah to be very unrealistic to her historical counterpart. I could not help but compare Mrs. Moore’s version of Deborah to Jill Eileen Smith’s version of Deborah. I found Mrs. Smith’s version to be more likable because while Deborah was strong-willed, she had her flaws. Thus, Mrs. Smith’s version was more realistic and relatable than Mrs. Moore’s version because she seemed perfect and unrealistic.

Overall, this novel is about love, faith, and choices. I found that Barak’s story overshadowed Deborah’s story. It felt as if Barak was the main character in the book rather than Deborah. The rest of the characters were flat and were not given any character development. I was also annoyed by how the author’s kept a modernized version of their names rather than using their historical names. One example is Lapi for Lapidoth. It made me cringe I every time I read his name. The novel’s strength is her setting. I found the author’s vivid details made ancient Israel come alive. Thus, I was really disappointed in this version of Deborah. I have loved H.B. Moore’s novels, especially Anna the Prophetess, and Ruth. However, Mrs. Moore did not do Deborah justice. For a more superior version of the infamous Deborah, I recommend The Prophetess by Jill Eileen Smith.

Deborah: Prophetess of God is another well written and researched book by H.B. Moore. Once you start reading one of her books it's near impossible to put down. When I first picked it up in the evening (which was a big mistake) I kept telling myself..."Just one more chapter." Well, 9:00 p.m. turned into 1:30 a.m. very quickly. Moore's writing pulls you into the plot in a way that you forget you are reading a book and not watching a movie.

This particular book is about Deborah the Prophetess spoken of in the Holy Bible. There is not a lot written of her, so this makes this novel an even bigger achievement for Moore. Readers are swept away to the time when the Israelites are preparing to defend themselves against the oppressive Canaanites. With only little known facts of Deborah and her family, they are brought to life in rich, vivid detail. We learn a little about her upbringing and then go to years later when Deborah is made one of the judges of Israel. Deborah is portrayed as a woman of not only faith but great courage and wisdom. I enjoyed this book so much. I feel that this is one of her best novels yet and she has written A LOT of books. If you like historical/Biblical fiction with adventure and romance, you will truly love Deborah: Prophetess of God.

H B Moore has such a way with writing these Biblical historical novels. I love the way she makes the scriptures come alive. Deborah became a real person to me, not just a word on the page. I love that!

Deborah is just a girl when this book begins. She’s a shepherdess, living in the hills, just trying to stay away from the Canaanites. The reader gets to see how she was favored of the Lord, being led by him from a very early age. They also get to see the way she’s able to protect her family and sheep when she needed to. She really was a remarkable young woman.

I loved the way this book helped me understand what would have been going on in the time period between the Israelite and the Canaanites. It’s not a time period I’ve studied, but it really helps to put the whole framework of the Bible together.

If you like to read historical fiction, you won’t want to miss this book!

I love biblical fiction and I have read every single book by this author and this book didn’t disappoint! I LOVED IT and couldn’t put it down!

I was so enthralled with the story of Deborah and all the characters. She really came to life for me and I enjoyed reading about her training and how God protected her over the years. The story covers at least a 15 year span over her life in parts 1 and 2 of the book. In the beginning of the book the author notes what biblical characters are fiction and what ones are mentioned in the Old Testament. I was immediately drawn to the characters and how they interacted and their traditions during that period of time.

Very well written with some clean romance, drama and war action. If you have read other biblical fiction books by this author or by others and enjoyed them, than this book should be on your next “to be read” list! Highly recommend! I will be keeping this book on my bookshelf to read again!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

I honestly wasn't sure about Deborah's story, I knew little of it and I was quite pleasantly surprised by how quickly I was drawn into it. I loved this look into Deborah's life and her becoming not only a prophetess but a judge in Israel. The immense study into life back then by Moore lends an authenticity to the story and brings the reader straight into the everyday life of the Israelite people. The oppression they were under by the Canaanites was shocking and sickening. I wanted the Israelites to rise up and take back their freedom. Training armies, being a judge and a mother, Deborah seemed to balance it all wonderfully. Her story is powerfully told and is one I keep reflecting on even days after I have finished it. Bold, powerful, and majestically written, Deborah Prophetess of God will leave you wanting more.
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To preface, I don't normally delve into the Biblical in the Historicals I read, but I was given this one by the publisher and decided to give it a real chance. I was not disappointed.

I could feel the weight of this mantle that she carried. As depicted she was sensitive to God from a young age and was able to pray with a faith that I don't quite grasp myself.

The characters were very real to me as they were written in a way that anyone can relate to. I could see the turmoil surrounding them and the need for a strong leader. The story was old and yet fresh and new. I found it difficult to put it down as I wanted to learn more about this strong leader.

H.B. Moore did a wonderful job of keeping the tone and the reverence in the book. I can't imagine writing a book about someone who was mentioned in a chapter or two. By using the setting of the novel, the author was able to bring life into Biblical figures that may otherwise be overlooked.

I'm always fascinated by H.B. Moore's biblical fiction books because they bring these people to life, allowing me to visualize them as real people with real struggles, strengths, and weaknesses.

Deborah definitely has gifts, as all of us do, but she's humble, living a quiet life with her father and brothers. I loved watching her fall in love, rise to accept her calling in life, and becoming the woman she was meant to be, all while maintaining her dignity, faith, and gentleness. She's a legend and it's easy to see why, as her greatness is clearly obvious in this story.

The setting and characters are vivid and I felt transported to another time and place. A big thanks to this author for helping me understand this story better, making it real and relatable.

Content: mild romance (fade to black between a married couple); mild+ violence (times of war and self-defense); mild+ religion (as this is a Christian biblical story)

*I received a complimentary copy through Netgalley from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*

I enjoyed this book about Deborah. Moore stayed true to the Biblical account and added a compelling backstory about events that might have led up to the events in the Bible. I found myself interested in this story and read the KJV version and a couple of other non-fiction sources about the events.

Deborah: Prophetess of God was a great read. I loved how the author's imagination brought me to this time in history and feel like I was right there seeing history unfold. Four and a half stars.

H. B. Moore did a good job in helping the reader view Deborah as a real historical figure, and faithfully followed Deborah’s story as outlined in the Bible. I enjoyed reading about Deborah’s life as it “might have been”. Through reading this, I came to understand much better the times in which Deborah lived, and just how unusual it was for a woman to be a judge over Israel. I was reminded again of Deborah’s great faith and courage. Her story is an encouraging reminder to me that God is always at work in the lives of His people, even if we don’t always see or understand how He is working.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

This book was amazing! I actually felt like I was there - in the Middle East. I love that Heather knows what it is like there - that she can write something so on par with the works in the bible! I loved it! And the romance was swoon-worthy and not at all inappropriate for a story of old!

I was not at all familiar with the story of Deborah. I thoroughly enjoyed this historical fiction. Moore did a great job of creating the time period & making me invested in the characters.

Deborah is one of the most fascinating people in the Bible. We only have a few pages of her story and much is left to our imagination.


I have read several Biblical fiction authors renderings of this beautiful story, and each one has its strengths.


This one is my favorite so far. It's not as dramatic as some, but I connected with it on a deeper level.


Maybe because the way Deborah hears from the Lord is something I can relate to. I have had similar confidence in an unexpected thought or idea, usually after praying.


It encourages me to read about other people who have had the same. Whether or not that was the real Deborah's experience, the author didn't come up with the idea on her own.


Maybe I enjoyed the fact that while we encountered Sisera several times, we did not spend much time with him. And we never had to go inside his head.


Sometimes spending time in the bad guys head is interesting, or necessary. But I prefer to avoid it whenever possible!


I like the list in the front of the book, naming the main characters and identifying the Biblical and invented individuals. This is a great feature for Biblical fiction.


I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to draw closer to God in their own life.


Note: I received a copy of the book from @netgalley and chose to review it here.

Where do I begin? I'd never read Biblical fiction until three years ago, and now I look forward to each book H.B. Moore writes. She makes these biblical figures come to life for me. I didn't remember the story of Deborah from the Old Testament but loved reading about her.

Deborah showed she had a spiritual gift when she was a young woman guarding sheep. She recognized where the thoughts and inspiration came from and how it helped her and her family whenever she followed the promptings from the Lord. She was blessed to have a husband, Lapi, who not only loved her, but respected her gift and followed her advice. Her father and brothers also respected her gift from the Lord. I loved that these men knew where her gift came from and listened to her counsel. It was wonderful to read how Deborah became the Fourth Judge of Israel, gave counsel to her people and went on to lead them to a great victory over the Canaanites. This isn't just Deborah's story, the story of Barak's family is also woven in.

I always learn so much when I read these Biblical stories and this time I learned a small part of what the Israelites suffered at the hands of the Canaanites. I can tell that the author does a lot of research, and as I read I could picture the characters going about their lives. I love reading about some of the lesser known women in the Bible.

Thanks to NetGalley and Covenant Communications for allowing me to read this wonderful book. All thoughts expressed in this review are my own.

A decent story that fleshes out more of the Song of Deborah from Judges 5 in the Bible. I would have liked to see more about Deborah becoming a Judge and how she handled that. It’s titled Deborah but there was so much more about Barack than I thought was necessary.

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Deborah by H.B. Moore, 232 pages.
Covenant Communications, 2019. $17.
Language: G (0 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: PG
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Deborah was the fourth -- and only female -- judge of Israel and is called a prophetess in the Bible. With so little known about her life, Moore offers this book as a suggestion of what Deborah’s life might have been like as she was prepared to help the Israelites battle the Canaanites for their freedom.
Moore brings these little known historical figures to life in this captivating story that makes readers remember that Bible characters were real people, too. While it’s very possible that none of Moore’s imaginings really happened, I found myself very invested in Deborah’s and Barak’s lives as they faced fear and difficult choices. Even knowing how the battle would end, I was hanging on to every word of the story. Reading the Biblical account and believing the Bible to be true are not prerequisites to enjoying the hopeful tale of Deborah and her people. The mature content rating is for mentions of rape.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen

Deborah by H.B. Moore, a great fascinating read. This book captures the imagination and gives us a story come to life of the prophetess Deborah.

Deborah - the only named prophetess of Israel (I think!). What was her life like, other than the one incident we hear about? How did she come to be judge, and what did that mean? What was her family like? This book develops a potential background for Deborah that answers all these questions in a way that is unlikely to be correct, but is perfectly plausible and didn't stand out as being against what the Bible tells us in any way. If nothing else, it's the sort of book that can make one think about the characters in the Bible as real people - and I think that can be a good thing, as long as it's not taken too far. If you care about veracity, the vast majority of the contents of this book is made up (I think the battle that we hear about in the Bible makes up about the last 5-10% - and it's fictionalised too) - but there's nothing that can be shown to be incorrect, as far as I saw.

All in all, an enjoyable story quite apart from the way that it brings Bible characters to life as real people - interesting historical fiction as well as Biblical fiction. Thought-provoking, well-written, and recommended.

Note that I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review and this is my considered opinion of the book.