The Book of God: The Bible as a Novel
- ISBN-10
- 0310871557
- ISBN-13
- 9780310871552
- Series
- The Book of God
- Category
- Fiction
- Pages
- 640
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-08-03
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- Author
- Walter Wangerin Jr.
Description
Experience the Bible as a singular, powerful story and prepare to be swept away by Scripture as never before! Wangerin's "Bible storybook for adults" features brilliant settings, dramatized scenes, and added dialogue—all gleaned from extensive research. The Book of God reads like a novel, dramatizing the sweep of biblical events, bringing to life the men and women of this ancient book in vivid detail and dialogue. From Abraham wandering in the desert to Jesus teaching the multitudes on a Judean hillside, this award-winning bestseller follows the biblical story from start to finish. Priests and kings, apostles and prophets, common folk and charismatic leaders—individual stories offer glimpses into an unfolding revelation that reaches across the centuries to touch us today. The Book of God: Follows the biblical story in chronological order Filled with carefully researched cultural and historical background Includes biblical events viewed through the eyes of minor characters Master storyteller Walter Wangerin Jr. shares the story of the Bible from beginning to end as you've never read it before, retold with exciting detail and passionate energy. Experience the Bible in a beautiful new way!
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Other editions
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- 2007
- 304 pages
- Paperback
- University of Pennsylvania Press
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