Bible English Literature

In the cozy town of Bethany, two sisters, Martha and Mary, are about to receive the most important guest they've ever known: Jesus himself! Martha, always busy and hardworking, springs into action. She wants to create the perfect meal and a spotless home. The kitchen fills with the sounds of clanging pots and the delicious smell of baking bread as she rushes to serve her Lord. But Mary, her quiet and thoughtful sister, makes a different choice. She leaves the chores behind to sit at Jesus's feet, soaking in every wonderful word and story He shares.

Step into a world of towering walls and clattering chariots in the great, roaring city of Nineveh! It was a place famous for being big, strong, and very, very mean. But God saw the city’s unkindness and chose a brave messenger, Nahum, to deliver a powerful warning. Join Nahum on a thrilling journey as he speaks God’s message of justice. Discover how the proud city, which roared like a lion, would crumble and fall, and how, even in the midst of a mighty storm, God always has a promise of peace and comfort for His people.

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.

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.

What is heaven? What is hell? Ellie lives with the fear that she is an abomination. An affront to God. If her Bible Belt community were to ever discover Ellie's desires for the intimate touch of a woman, then her husband, pastor, friends, and neighbors would all despise and shun her. But by way of the World Wide Web, Ellie finds a kindred spirit in Lori Morris, a beautiful young woman with a hideous secret.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

The cruel King Herod, his heart as cold as the marble floors of his palace, has already silenced one of Jesus's followers. Now, he has set his sights on Peter. Locked away in the deepest part of the prison, Peter is bound by heavy iron chains, with sixteen soldiers standing guard. The air is thick with the damp, musty smell of despair, and every clank of a soldier's armor echoes like a final countdown. There seems to be no way out.

In the quiet of a Jerusalem night, a respected leader named Nicodemus, accustomed to a life of rules and honor, finds himself drawn by a secret wonder to a humble carpenter named Jesus. Cloaked in shadow, he brings his questions to the man who performs miracles and speaks with unheard-of authority. What follows is a conversation that will challenge everything Nicodemus believes. He is confronted with puzzling ideas of being "born again," the mysterious power of the Spirit, and a love from God so immense it is offered as a free gift to the entire world.

After a joyful voice from heaven booms across the Jordan River, Jesus is led by the Spirit into the vast, lonely wilderness. For forty days and forty nights, with a grumbly tummy and a heart full of prayer, he prepares for his great mission. But he is not alone for long. A sneaky visitor arrives with tricky questions and dazzling promises, hoping to tempt Jesus away from God's path. Join Jesus on a journey from the sun-baked desert floor to the dizzying top of the Temple and the highest mountain peak. Can he stand strong against the devil's cleverest tricks?

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.