Bible English Literature

On the first day the world had ever known God had a busy week in front of Him.... So begins Once Upon A World, a delightful collection of Bible stories for children. With stories selected from the Old and New Testaments, the fresh clear style of author Robert Duncan combines superbly with the wry and gentle humour of the late John Le Mesurier, one of Britain's most distinctive and loved voices best known for his portrayal of Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army.

Rediscover the voices of the original text of the Bible in this fresh retelling of its most powerful stories. The author introduces the listener to many new authors, reveals the imaginative power of the original verse, and heralds a new era in Biblical scholarship.

Prayer can sometimes be a frightening thing. How do you approach the maker of the world, and what exactly can you pray for? In this student adaptation of The Circle Maker, Pastor Mark Batterson uses the true legend of Honi the circle maker, a first-century Jewish sage whose bold prayer saved a generation, to uncover the boldness God asks of us at times and what powerful prayer can mean in your life.

We are imperfect, but we are perfectly loved because we are God’s child. He wants to heals our hurts, remove our shame, and calm our fears. Like Mephibosheth, we don’t need to hide in a low place like Lo-debar, because our king wants to raise us high.

101 Bible Stories from Creation to Revelation brings together 101 of the most well-known and beloved Bible stories. These abbreviated stories can provide perfect springboards for further family or child and parent discussion of the rest of the stories and their impact on our faith.

The last thing fourth-grader Jake Henry remembers (before the world as he knew it disappeared) is napping at summer camp. What happens next can't be explained as Jake finds himself surrounded by massive stone walls that rise up all around him - in ancient Jericho.

Miss Araminta gets a call from her goddaughter, Francia Carter. The girl wants to come to Nashville for the weekend with her boyfriend, Roger Dumont. Miss Araminta is especially interested to hear news of Amina Carter, Francia's mother, whose maid of honor she was. Everything Miss Araminta hears makes her more concerned about her best friend. She decides to ride back down to Sewanee with the two young people and see Amina herself.

The Coronavirus Bible is what happens when a bunch of Christian comedians get together (virtually) during quarantine to raise money to support those in need. This coronavirus comedy bible will not only raise a laugh, but also raise funds to help those in need. And since laughter is also good medicine, you’ll be helping yourself, too. Honest.

On the first day the world had ever known God had a busy week in front of Him... So begins Once Upon A World, a delightful collection of Bible stories for children. With stories selected from the Old and New Testaments, the fresh clear style of author Robert Duncan combines superbly with the wry and gentle humour of the late John Le Mesurier, one of Britain's most distinctive and loved voices best known for his portrayal of Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army.

My Very First Bible published to high acclaim in 2003 and its popular stories and bright illustrations have since gone onto provide the basis for a number of additional series - including board books, big books, and sticker and activity books.

Enjoy three creative stories based on caring, love, the Bible, and Christ, while learning the ABCs. We are building caring families, helping children learn about their feelings, emotions, culture, and identity.

Introducing youngsters to classic Bible stories, this collection features the stories of Joseph, Ruth, Jonah, and Esther. Children will follow Jonah as they learn the importance of bravery and Joseph as his coat of many colors leads him on an adventure into Egypt. The story of Ruth will teach the importance of faith in God, and the story of Esther will teach the virtue of kindness and courage. Featuring vivid storytelling and strong messages, these tales will capture the imagination of kids everywhere.

One day, Naomi and her family moved to a city called Moab. Her two sons married two women from Moab. Eventually, Naomi's husband and both of her sons died. Without her family beside her, she became homesick for her hometown of Bethlehem.

What happened to Naomi's two daughter-in-laws? Did Naomi move back to Bethlehem? Did God provide for her during her journey? Who came with her? Did Naomi give God thanks for her home and family? Listen to find out for yourself!

Three-time Parents Choice award-winner Mama Doni brings to life classic stories from the Bible in this exciting audio presentation that features an original music soundtrack specially developed for the project by Mama Doni and Eric Lindberg.

Who doesn’t need to hear the words “I love you”? Presented largely through the assuring words of one classmate toward another, The Bible Is Proof That God’s ‘I Love You’ Is Real is a joyful introductory book on the Bible and how even its more difficult parts are consistent expressions of God’s love and longing for everyone to accept that love. It takes the listener from cover to cover of the Bible (Genesis through Revelation) to show a unique perspective of the depths of God’s pervasive love.

A comic book style depiction of great stories from the Bible. Stories from both the Old and New Testaments are included. The stories are: "The Creation", "Adam and Eve", "Cain and Abel", "Abraham's Sacrifice", "Jacob and Esau", "The Coat of Many Colors", "Joseph in Egypt", "The Burning Bush", "Escape from Egypt", "The Ten Commandments", "The Battle of Jericho", "The Wisdom of Solomon", "Jonah and the Whale", "Daniel in the Lions' Den", "The Three Wisemen", "The Good Samaritan", "The Prodigal Son", "The Crucifixion", and "The Ascension and Pentecost".

The Holy Bible, according to Matt Shaw. Taking the popular stories from the Bible and giving them a horror twist, this book is not intended to be used as a way of preaching your beliefs. God would probably frown down upon such usage, but if you wanted to put your feet up and chuckle along with some dark humor, then God would surely approve. For fans of the original book, this isn't for you. You won't like this. Don't listen to it. Don't be mad at me for writing it, though because, if you think about it, I am still getting the important stories out there. Kind of.

Deborah is an imaginative and perceptive young girl who makes good decisions in the heat of the moment. When she sees her village is about to be invaded by King Jabin and his general, Sisera, she bravely warns the people of danger, and everyone flees. But that doesn't stop Jabin and Sisera's vicious attacks. As Deborah grows up, she becomes a natural leader, sharing God's will with the people and helping them solve difficult problems. Eventually, God calls her to help defeat Sisera's army so that Israel can finally live in peace.

All-Time Favorite Bible Stories - New Testament is a collection of 36 Bible stories from the New Testament, told by beloved storyteller V. Gilbert Beers. This book is perfect for ages four to eight. The stories are short and easy-to-understand - perfect for bedtime or any time.

The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile. It tells of the campaigns of the Israelites in central, southern and northern Canaan, the destruction of their enemies, and the division of the land among the Twelve Tribes, framed by two set-piece speeches, the first by God commanding the conquest of the land, and, at the end, the last by Joshua warning of the need for faithful observance of the Law (torah) revealed to Moses.