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The Lost Brother
Joseph has been having dreams.
In the two years since Joseph’s family sacked Shechem and fled south, his relationship with his brothers has collapsed to new lows. Now Joseph is having dreams of a future where he lords over his older brothers.
Needless to say that hasn’t improved his popularity.
But it may not matter, because Joseph’s dreams seem to be coming true. Father’s blatant favoritism may have poisoned Joseph's brothers against him, but it has its perks as well. Already Jacob is trusting him with more and more responsibilities, and with the weight of age beginning to press on Father, it seems inevitable that Joseph will soon step in as his steward and heir.
But that favored status comes with expectations. Most worryingly, expectations of who he will marry. Jacob already has several eligible young ladies in mind, respectable maidens from excellent families who would no doubt make a good political match… none of whom Joseph even knows, let alone loves.
And that’s a problem, because Joseph’s heart already belongs to someone else. A kind, gentle girl who might be just perfect… except that she doesn’t come with the prestigious pedigree that would make her a good match, at least not in Father’s eyes.
And while Joseph flounders in a world where everyone seems to have a say in his life, except for him, his brothers are circling like jealous wolves.
Watching and waiting.
Because it only takes one wrong step to fall.
This is an adaptation of the story of Genesis 37 from the Bible.
In the two years since Joseph’s family sacked Shechem and fled south, his relationship with his brothers has collapsed to new lows. Now Joseph is having dreams of a future where he lords over his older brothers.
Needless to say that hasn’t improved his popularity.
But it may not matter, because Joseph’s dreams seem to be coming true. Father’s blatant favoritism may have poisoned Joseph's brothers against him, but it has its perks as well. Already Jacob is trusting him with more and more responsibilities, and with the weight of age beginning to press on Father, it seems inevitable that Joseph will soon step in as his steward and heir.
But that favored status comes with expectations. Most worryingly, expectations of who he will marry. Jacob already has several eligible young ladies in mind, respectable maidens from excellent families who would no doubt make a good political match… none of whom Joseph even knows, let alone loves.
And that’s a problem, because Joseph’s heart already belongs to someone else. A kind, gentle girl who might be just perfect… except that she doesn’t come with the prestigious pedigree that would make her a good match, at least not in Father’s eyes.
And while Joseph flounders in a world where everyone seems to have a say in his life, except for him, his brothers are circling like jealous wolves.
Watching and waiting.
Because it only takes one wrong step to fall.
This is an adaptation of the story of Genesis 37 from the Bible.
- GenresChristian Fiction
319 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2024
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John Noble
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March 10, 2025
“The Lost Brother” surpasses the first book of the series. John Noble did an amazing job making the story of Joseph come alive. I can’t wait to read more!!!
July 22, 2024
JOSEPH SOLD BY HIS BROTHERS INTO SLAVERY
I know the Bible's account, and realize this is a fictional account of Joseph's betrayal by his brothers. Still, I hadn't contemplated on the miseries of his life at the hands of the people who purchased him to sell in Egypt. It is well worth the read..
I know the Bible's account, and realize this is a fictional account of Joseph's betrayal by his brothers. Still, I hadn't contemplated on the miseries of his life at the hands of the people who purchased him to sell in Egypt. It is well worth the read..
June 13, 2025
The imaginative liberties take in this book were too much. I’m ok with a little here and there so long as it doesn’t take away from the Truth of the Bible.
To say that Joseph had someone he wanted to marry before he was sold off? Yea no. The jacket still has been given to him and his mother is long passed. I’m sorry but this one was worse than the first.
To say that Joseph had someone he wanted to marry before he was sold off? Yea no. The jacket still has been given to him and his mother is long passed. I’m sorry but this one was worse than the first.
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July 10, 2026AAAhhh it was ok. Seems like a lot of words but not a lot of story. Very descriptive but not a bis story line. To be honest it held my attention but never went anywhere. When it said that was all I was shocked.
January 4, 2025
Excellent
Absolutely loved reading your book > it was a real page turner. So looking forward to the next book. EXCELLENT
Absolutely loved reading your book > it was a real page turner. So looking forward to the next book. EXCELLENT
June 12, 2025
Oh my gosh! Why isn’t there more of this book! I loved it!
November 29, 2025
saying I can't wait for the finale is an understatement.
April 16, 2026
cool!
Unique and interesting perspective/take on Joseph’s life. I enjoyed this read. Thanks and looking forward to the next one on Joseph!
Unique and interesting perspective/take on Joseph’s life. I enjoyed this read. Thanks and looking forward to the next one on Joseph!
July 22, 2026
I have read both books in the series. Can't wait for the next book in the series. The book on Elijah is very good also.
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