Before The Burning Bush

About the Book

This tale explores the emotional human side of an almost legendary heroic Biblical figure during his early years before he begins his great mission. Moses’ spiritual awakening comes only after struggle against temptations of Egyptian gods and court life, humiliations at the hands of Hebrews, and life-threatening adventures and love in Midian. He finally discovers and identifies the Presence in his life that has always been with him and will now lead him into the future. The story ends as he sets forth to Egypt to meet Aaron so that together they can obey God’s commands inspired by the Burning Bush.

About the Author

Born in Upland, Pennsylvania, Jan Widgery is the granddaughter of two theological professors. She was educated at Chatham College and Harvard University, receiving her MA at Radcliffe College. She taught at Chatham and the University of Houston, headed the English Department at Winchester-Thurston School, and was a fellow at Ossabaw Island Project. Besides short stories, articles, and book reviews, she published two novels with Doubleday: The Adversary and Trumpet at the Gates. She lives in Medina, Washington, but enjoys visiting her three daughters in Seattle, Berkeley, California, and Truro, Massachusetts. When not writing she paints and volunteers at her church.