Joshua — Volume 2

"Joshua — Volume 2" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel that continues the epic biblical story of Joshua. The book looks at the challenges, trust, and complicated connections between Egyptians and Hebrews during a difficult period in their shared past. Key characters like Hosea (later Joshua), Pharaoh, and Rui navigate the end of Hebrew slavery and the fight for freedom. The story begins with Hosea being called into the royal court during a time of sorrow after the king's son dies from a disease. Power, responsibility, and the hope of freedom appear as Hosea struggles to reconcile his desire to be set free from serving in battle, with the Pharaoh’s commands and the queen's wish for peace with the fleeing Hebrews led by Moses. As Hosea reluctantly agrees to be a go-between for his people and Pharaoh, he considers the weighty responsibilities of leadership, the coming freedom of the Israelites, and the demand for love and duty he feels, setting the stage for tense struggles and choices that lie ahead.