Bible English Literature

When the zombie apocalypse hits the quiet Asheville, NC, subdivision of Whispering Pines, the residents don't turn to the police or the military. Nope. They rely on their iron-fisted Home Owners Association! Which Jace Stanford and his family aren’t too keen on. Undead hordes are hard enough to deal with in a post-apocalyptic hellscape, who needs HOA fines, too?

In Heaven Bound we meet Andrea Turner, the mother of Andrew Turner. After her death, Andrea journals her final words to her son, telling him of her discovery that she is Nephilim (half-human and half-angel). The story goes black to when Andrea meets several college friends who are helping her find her personal spiritual path. When she stumbles on the fact that she has supernatural powers, her reason for being at the college becomes all but coincidental as she learns she devised by a fallen angel and her true father, Dony El.

Spectral demons tear victims apart from the inside out, leaving nothing but gory destruction in their wake. And their next victim is one of the biggest extradimensional crime lords around—the One Guy. To survive a fate equal to but also worse than death, he’ll have to convince Black Box Inc. to save his sorry ass. Chase Lawter and his crack team—an omnisexual yeti, an ex-Fae assassin, and a business savvy zombie—are tasked with transporting the One Guy to Washington, D. C. where the Department of Extradimensional Affairs will put the crime lord into protective custody. That is, if Chase and Black Box Inc. can evade blood ghasts, dimentionalist rednecks, vengeance-seeking kobolds, and whatever other enemies are in hot pursuit of the One Guy. He’s made a lot of enemies. Including Chase, who knows you can’t trust the One Guy as far as you can throw him.

Need to hide something from the fae? Got a tricky trans-dimensional delivery to make? Need a big ball of magic that can destroy the world? Call Black Box, Inc. The world as we know it is gone. Since the "extradimensional happening", every creature, monster, and fairy tale goblin has turned Asheville, North Carolina, into their personal playground. An uneasy truce exists between the races, but Chase’s unique ability puts him squarely in the crosshairs of treachery, feuds, and monsters.

With the help of God, Deborah became a leader and prophetess who could foretell the future. People would line up for Deborah to judge and rule on problems while she was under the shade of a palm tree.

Unique among books that examine the bible as literature, this brilliantly compact introduction offers an intriguing double-edged look at this universal text - a religiously informed literary analysis. The book first explores the major sections of the New Testament - the gospels, Paul's letters, and Revelation - as individual literary documents. Keefer shows how, in such familiar stories as the parable of the Good Samaritan, a literary analysis can uncover an unexpected complexity to what seems a simple, straightforward tale.

Anson Lowell has found himself trapped somewhere he never thought possible . . . inside a kaiju! More than that, he now controls the kaiju and quickly learns that the dangers that are destroying Earth are the least of humanity's problems. With the Ebony Man on the loose, and extraterrestrial threats heading to destroy the planet, Lowell, VanderVoort, Lu Morgan, Connor Bolton, and the rest of the ragtag team of survivors, must race against the clock to salvage what is left of humanity before the biggest threat Earth has ever seen arrives . . .

From tending his father’s sheep to ruling as king over all Israel, David’s story is one of deep devotion. He was a man who poured out his heart to God and trusted Him against impossible odds. This rhyming story brings David’s most memorable moments to life: protecting his flock from lions and bears, singing and playing his harp to God, and facing the giant Goliath with only a sling and five smooth stones. Yet David’s true strength wasn’t in his hands—it was in his heart. And when he made mistakes, God’s forgiveness made his sins “white as snow.”

How can a hero find victory in his darkest hour? Samson, once a mighty judge of Israel, has lost everything—his strength, his sight, and his freedom. Led by the hand of a small boy into a noisy temple, he is a champion in chains, mocked by his enemies. But in that moment of total weakness, Samson turns to God with a final, desperate prayer. He asks not for his life, but for one last surge of power to fulfill his purpose. This story reveals that even when we feel forgotten, God is listening, and true strength is found not in our own power, but in our trust in Him.

In the early days of the church, believers shared everything with joyful hearts. When a good man named Barnabas gives a generous gift, everyone cheers! But a couple named Ananias and Sapphira want to be praised, too. They come up with a secret plan to look good on the outside, but on the inside, their hearts are full of greed and lies. What happens when their big lie is told not just to people, but to God Himself?

Step into the eyes of the prophet Isaiah, a man with a warm heart who was shown a magnificent secret. He peeked into the King's dazzling throne room, a place humming with the music of angels and shimmering with the light of a hundred rainbows. There, he was given a promise that would light up the darkest corners of the world.

Step into the ancient city of Jerusalem and feel the hope of a promise long-awaited. In "Simeon's Joyful Song," children will meet Simeon, a righteous and devout old man who has held onto a special promise from God: he will not see death until he has seen the Messiah. Journey with him through the bustling, fragrant streets to the holy Temple, where a lifetime of patient waiting culminates in a moment of pure, breathtaking joy. When he finally holds the baby Jesus in his arms, his heart overflows into a beautiful song that still echoes today.

Nehemiah has a very important job. He is the cupbearer to the mighty King of Persia, living in a palace filled with riches and splendor. But his heart is far away in Jerusalem, the city of his ancestors, which lies in ruins. When Nehemiah hears that the city walls are broken down and his people are in danger and disgrace, he knows he must do something. With a prayer in his heart and the king's permission, Nehemiah travels to Jerusalem on a daring mission: to rebuild the great wall! But enemies are watching, laughing at him and his helpers. They will do anything to make him fail.

Step into a sun-drenched land and meet Solomon, the thoughtful builder who trusts in strength and patience, and Felix, the cheerful builder who loves the easy, sandy shore. Both set out to build their dream house, but they choose very different foundations. One builds high upon a mighty rock, with slow, careful hands. The other builds quickly on the shifting sand, with a laugh and a song. But what will happen when the sky darkens, the wind begins to howl, and a tremendous storm crashes ashore? Which house will stand strong, and which will be washed away?

In the quiet town of Nazareth, a kind young woman named Mary lives a simple life filled with prayer and kindness. But her peaceful world is changed forever when a glorious angel named Gabriel appears with a message that will alter the course of history: Mary has been chosen by God to be the mother of a King whose kingdom will never end. Join Mary on an incredible journey of faith, from her moment of fear and confusion to her brave and happy "yes" to God's amazing plan.

Meet Ezekiel, a quiet priest whose peaceful life by the river is turned upside down by a stunning vision of God. He is given a new, difficult job: to be a watchman for his people. From his lonely post on the city wall, Ezekiel must sound the alarm about dangers both seen and unseen.

Get ready for an exciting journey through some of the Bible's most amazing stories of friendship! In "A Friend Who Sticks Closer Than a Brother," you'll meet incredible people whose lives were changed by the power of true friendship, and most importantly, you'll discover the greatest friend of all.

Step into the bustling streets of ancient Jerusalem, where the air is filled with the scent of baking bread and the sounds of a new faith taking root. In this vibrant city, you will meet Stephen, a man chosen for his heart of gold and his powerful faith. He is a helper to the poor, a worker of miracles, and a speaker of incredible truth. But Stephen’s bright light of courage and kindness casts a dark shadow of jealousy in the hearts of powerful men.

In The Bible Salesman, Preston Clearwater is scoring cash working a car-theft ring in post-World War II North Carolina. When he picks up 19-year-old Bible salesman Henry Dampier, Preston convinces the kid that he's an FBI spy. And before Henry knows what's up, he finds himself in way over his head with no apparent way out.

The Bible is filled with tales of love and lust, but most of it is implied. What do we really know about the sex lives of our ancestors? The Blue Tent takes 10 sexy, spicy tales based on Biblical stories and commentary, weaving them into erotic short stories you’ll want to hear over and over again.