Jezebel's Book

A captivating reboot of the Jezebel narrative, this work combines biblical drama with a rich portrait of ancient women's struggles, as described by Kirkus Reviews. Acclaimed author Kimberly L. Craft further praises it as "a great book, a controversial, richly detailed look into the most talked-about, hated yet revered power couple of all time", noting that "the final chapter is a masterpiece of literary historical fiction."

But what if the most hated woman in history could speak for herself? This is the premise that the story explores, giving voice to Jezebel, also known by her true name Yezeba'al, Queen of Yisrael.

Jezebel's story has come down to us from the writers of First & Second Kings in the Hebrew scriptures, also known as the Christian Old Testament. In these accounts, she is portrayed as a scheming murderess, harlot, and notorious idolatress - the epitome of feminine evils. Her name has become a symbol, an archetype representing a woman capable of the worst of human sins.

However, the voices of her detractors have been the only ones heard, while those who supported her and her husband, King Ahab, have been conveniently silenced in the annals of Judeo-Christian history. This narrative seeks to redress that balance, allowing Jezebel to tell her own story.

In doing so, she may reveal the true nature of the events that have been used to demonize her. As a queen made equal to a king, she was accused of murdering her rivals. As a priestess, called goddess incarnate, she was denounced as a harlot and sorceress. The powers that sought to suppress her would try to silence her forever, but she will not be silenced.

This is Jezebel's account, a reclaiming of the tales previously handed down by the victors of history. It is a rich, complex, and controversial exploration of one of the most infamous figures in the biblical canon, seeking to uncover the nuances and humanity behind the archetypal "evil woman" that has endured for millennia.

Through Jezebel's own voice, readers are invited to re-examine the assumptions and biases that have shaped the legacy of this powerful, defiant, and misunderstood historical figure. In the process, the narrative offers a captivating reboot of the Jezebel story, blending biblical drama with a deep dive into the struggles and complexities faced by ancient women of influence and authority.

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