Bible English Literature

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Angels in the Bible Storybook gives children a fascinating look into how God's powerful behind-the-scenes helpers interacted with Bible greats, from Abraham, Lot, and Gideon to Zechariah, Mary, and Jesus himself, acting as messengers, protectors, warriors, and more.

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.

Jerry Bernard is the sleaziest of all sleazeball car salesmen. And when he gets Elliott Cooper in his grasp, you know one of them is going to get screwed...and it won't be Jerry. Gloria has gone along with Elliott to look at new cars. Elliott's new at these sales negotiations, Jerry is not. In fact, after Jerry financially rapes his customers, he tells his sales manager that he just took a passage from the bible -"I saw a stranger and took him in." He took Elliott in, all right, but payback can be a real bitch.

Mary is going to have a special baby. When he's born, God's angels tell everyone the good news. But the king isn't happy at all. What will become of Baby Jesus?

Step into the vibrant world of ancient Israel and journey alongside King Solomon, a ruler blessed with unparalleled wisdom and insight. In "The Wisdom of King Solomon: The Baby’s True Mother," children will be captivated by rich, immersive storytelling that brings to life timeless biblical narratives in a way that is engaging and accessible. Each chapter delves into a key event or lesson from the life of King Solomon, from his divine wisdom and building of the grand Temple to his fair judgments and encounters with the Queen of Sheba.

An incredible introduction to the Bible for young listeners! This collection includes eight favorite Bible stories, from the creation story to retellings of Jesus's miracles, as well as parables, poems, and prayers. Perfect for car time, bedtime, story time, family time - anytime!

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.

Embark on an enchanting journey through the rolling hills of Judea with "The Brave Shepherd and the Lost Lamb." This captivating children's Bible story book unfolds a timeless tale of love, redemption, and the unbreakable bond between a shepherd and his flock. In the serene landscape where green pastures meet the azure sky, meet Ezra, a humble shepherd whose life mirrors the profound care and guidance of the ultimate Shepherd—God.

Noah is building an ark and Lionel and Dolores, a pair of hedgehogs, are there to make sure the plan goes off without a hitch. "But you’re so tiny," Noah says, and goes to look for some big strong bears. Soon animals start arriving from all over the world, thanks to Dolores' idea to send out invitations. "We can help," says Lionel when the cats get scared on the waves. "You’re too prickly," Noah says, but the pair know just what to say to calm the others down. And, before Noah has a chance to think about it, they have a plan in the works for when the ark reaches dry land.

It is never too early to start your children on a journey toward a relationship with God through prayer. This The Beginner’s Bible audio compilation of two popular The Beginner’s Bible titles—The Beginner’s Bible My First Book of Prayers and The Beginner’s Bible Let’s Learn to Pray—is the perfect place to begin.

The Adventure Bible Bible Story Collection is a six-book treasury based on the Adventure Bible - the number-one Bible for kids! Hear all about people in Bible times and their adventures in these well-known Bible stories.