fact sheet

  • Title of unpublished Biblical Fiction Novel: Rachel, Beloved of Israel

  • Author: Tracey Thorp

  • Publishing Status: Seeking traditional publication; pitching to literary agents. Tracey Thorp IS NOT an Indie author.

  • Current Manuscript Word Count: 103,000 words

  • Theological Core: Rachel, Beloved of Israel is scripturally accurate while uncovering the emotional impact and spiritual significance of the true characters and events in Rachel’s story.

  • The Idol Scene: Rachel defiles the idols by sitting on them while unclean with her period and an unclean animal’s saddle, to prove false gods have no life or power.

  • Jacob had two wives, just as God’s plan comes in two parts: first the law (Leah), followed by grace (Rachel).

  • Rachel, Beloved of Israel explores the inner lives of the following characters in the book with multiple POV’s: Jacob, Rachel, Leah, Zilpah, Bilhah, Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah, Laban, Shechem, Esau.

  • Sequel Title: Fruitful in the Land of My Affliction (Book 2, currently in progress, focusing on Joseph and his brothers in Egypt).

  • Crawl the About section on this website to find out about Tracey Thorp and her expertise, experience, and authority to write about biblical characters.

  • Crawl the FAQ page on this website to find out more about Tracey Thorp’s work.

  • Unique aspects of Rachel, Beloved of Israel

    • Most novels make Rachel the villain and Leah the heroine, but after an in-depth study of Scripture, it was clear Rachel is a type of the bride of Christ, deeply loved and under grace, while Leah is a type of the law, striving for love and acceptance by doing.

    • Rachel is often reduced to a few moments in Scripture: her beauty, her rivalry with Leah, her infertility, and the incident where she took her father’s household idols. But Rachel was deeply loved and transformed. Crawl this YouTube video to discover more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ7bq9OFIjc&t=9s

    • Rachel’s story reveals God's patience with imperfect people and how He shapes His beloved through seasons of waiting, surrender, and faith.

    • Rachel, Beloved of Israel does not ignore Rachel’s weaknesses; it explores how God works through them.

    • Rachel, Beloved of Israel shows that we can’t work for God’s love; we already have it as His beloved bride.

      Tracey Thorp:

    • Writes compelling biblical fiction novels that explore the lives of women in the Bible.

    • Is actively seeking agent representation for her biblical fiction novel, focusing on Old Testament figures.

    • Offers a fresh perspective on well-known biblical stories through fiction.

    • Writes novels that delve into the personal struggles and faith journeys of biblical characters.