Her name was Rachel. She was wise, wealthy, beautiful, and courageous. She could have been a princess but sacrificed everything because of what she saw inside the heart and soul of a humble shepherd named Akiva. She became his wife, and he became one of the most outstanding scholars and leaders in all Jewish history. And Rachel Was His Wife takes us back in time: the quaint towns, majestic hills, and fruitful valleys of ancient Israel under Roman rule in the turbulent Second Temple era. Written in the form of a personal journal recorded by a friend of Rachel s, we witness the changing life and times of Rabbi Akiva through the eyes of his wife her challenges and self-sacrifice, her trials and triumphs all against a backdrop of an oppressive Roman Empire. Extensively researched and based upon traditional sources, And Rachel Was His Wife unfolds with historical authenticity. Immerse yourself in the compelling events of that time; encounter the personalities, conversations, and ideas that helped shape Jewish history; and come away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of Jewish faith and destiny.