Bible English Literature

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!

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.

Step into the ancient world of faith, courage, and triumph with "Joshua and the Battle of Jericho," a captivating children's Bible adventure filled with vivid storytelling. Join Joshua and the Israelites on their journey to the Promised Land, where towering walls and daunting challenges await. From the moment Joshua takes command to the triumphant shout that brings down the walls of Jericho, each chapter is a thrilling testament to God's power and faithfulness.

Have you ever wondered what heaven is really like? What if you could peek through a secret door in the sky and see for yourself? Join the apostle John on a lonely island where an amazing adventure begins. A voice like a trumpet calls to him, a door opens in the heavens, and John is invited to see the most wonderful place imaginable! Journey with John into God's rainbow throne room, walk on streets of pure, shiny gold, and see a sparkling river that flows with the water of life. Discover a city with gates made of giant pearls and a tree that grows a different delicious fruit every month!

Step into the vibrant world of ancient Jerusalem and meet Prince Absalom, a young man famous for his dazzling smile and magnificent, flowing hair that shimmered in the sun. He is the pride of his father, the great King David. But when a terrible wrong is done to his beloved sister, Tamar, Absalom’s heart fills with a fiery anger that sets him on a dangerous path. This single act of revenge leads to a secret plot to steal the entire kingdom from his own father! Will Absalom’s charm and ambition be enough to win the throne?

When everyone else was hiding in fear, one man chose to be brave. After the terrible sadness of the crucifixion, Jesus's friends were scared and scattered. But Joseph of Arimathea, a secret follower of Jesus, knew he had to do something. Risking his wealth, his reputation, and even his life, Joseph embarks on a courageous mission to give Jesus a proper and loving burial. Join Joseph and his friend Nicodemus in this beautifully detailed story as they race against the setting sun. Smell the fragrant spices, feel the soft linen cloths, and hear the heavy rumble of the stone sealing the tomb.

Have you ever looked at the world and felt like things just weren't fair? That's how the prophet Habakkuk feels. His heart aches from all the meanness and unfairness he sees, so he does something very brave: he asks God a big, honest question. But God's answer is confusing and scary, leaving Habakkuk with even more worries. Why would God use a mean and scary army to fix a problem? Join this thoughtful prophet on an exciting journey from a dusty city rooftop to the top of a lonely watchtower.

WTB_Mark is a ground-breaking stage adaptation of Mark's Gospel in two Acts, based on Steve Cook's audio recording, Witness the Bible: Mark. It contains a cinematic underscore of music and sound effects, over which the action is meticulously timed out. The result is a powerful activation of Scripture. It is prop-less with a very simple set and costumes and runs about 90 minutes with one intermission. It is designed to replicate what Bible study must often have been like in the 1st century Church, when most believers were illiterate.

Each tale in The Just Like Jonah Wail Tales Workbook is about a modern Jonah who learns the hard way there is a price to pay when you disobey. The audiobook teaches youths the importance of surrendering their lives to God and doing what he says. Listeners also learn: Power should be used to serve, fear is sin, we shouldn’t ever give up or compare ourselves to others, the importance of respecting authority, and more.

Reverse engineering the word, meme splicing, morpheme replacement therapy, phonetic modifications: These are some of the techniques in play throughout Reading the Bible Backwards, the lyrical thought experiments that make up this eagerly anticipated new collection of poems by Robert Priest. By throwing the Bible and other cultural narratives on the turntable and spinning them backwards, Priest unleashes surprisingly new but strangely familiar music and meaning. Whether the movements are sideways, inverted, or omni-directional, his satire has never been sharper—or darker.

Following our hugely successful adaptation of the stories of the Old Testament, here is a re-telling of the essential story of the New Testament. From the birth of Jesus, to his resurrection and his ascension into heaven, we tell a tale of miracles, tragic loss and ultimately of happiness and glory.

The stories of the Old Testament have the great virtue of being both simple and challenging at the same time. The stories themselves are easy to follow but the moral questions that they raise remain central to our lives, whether we are five years old or seventy-five. Adapted for this recording by popular children's author Nigel Forde, and narrated by Philip Bird with a strong supporting cast this is a thrilling and evocative account of the central tales of the Old Testament.

This is the story of the Bible told like you've very likely never heard it told before. The Bible is one the most highly regarded literary works of all time. A number one best seller before there even was such a thing, the Bible has long been the most purchased book in history. The problem is, however, that most people haven't actually read the book, and those who have don't really understand a very fundamental fact about the Bible. That fact being that the Bible is in all honesty, simply a very bad work of fiction.

At the Church of Fire and Brimstone and Gods Almighty Baptizing Wind, Grandpa Herman makes the rules for everyone, and everyone obeys, or else. Try as she might, Ninah hasn't succeeded in resisting temptation her prayer partner, James and finds herself pregnant. She fears the wrath of Grandpa...

Angels in the Bible Storybook brings the angels in the Bible to life for readers young and old. Throughout the Old and New Testament angels have played important roles as guardians, warriors, and messengers. Angels in the Bible Storybook explores many of these fascinating figures, including the...

Have you ever felt the thrill of a big trip or the fear of being lost? Journey back in time with a curious, 12-year-old Jesus on his exciting first trip to the grand city of Jerusalem for the Passover festival! Experience the wonder through his eyes—the bustling markets alive with vibrant colors, the delicious smells of festival foods, and the magnificent, shining Temple that sparkles under the sun.

Reverend Maloney isn't the world's greatest spiritual advisor. He drinks gin out of his coffee cup and has sex dreams about the Holy Ghost. His best friend Eli isn't perfect either, but he's a chess genius, so Maloney sees an opportunity in traveling around the country so Eli can win major chess tournament after chess tournament (while Maloney pockets Eli's winnings).

Stories of a born-again young lady that is on a mission for God to bring young girls under the power and direction of the Holy Spirit.

Traveling the Oregon Trail with Our Family Bible is the story of one young woman and her family heading out West using the Oregon Trail, and along for the ride is an ex-army soldier with a troubled past. All are tested by chances at life and death and tragedy and also joy and in the end it's faith and the love of life that pulls them through all of the adversity, until they reach their final destination. This audiobook contains powerful Christian influences, love, family, and other related themes meant to make you smile!

Belinda's Beloved Family Bible, is a story about a young Irish heritage woman traveling across the Oregon Trail and headed West, with her single parent father. Her mother had died giving birth to her and the treasured family bible held her only memories. On a rugged river crossing the bible is lost and Belinda doesn't notice until later, when her father - who's the wagon master - is unable to stop. Distraught, Belinda jumps off the wagon and runs towards the river and back into unknown territory.