Bible English Literature

The Dirty Parts of the Bible is a humorous adventure across America during the Great Depression - a rollicking tale of love and liquor, preachers and prostitutes, trains and treasure, sure to appeal to fans of O Brother Where Art Thou?, Water for Elephants, Mark Twain, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash. It's 1936, and Tobias Henry is stuck in the frozen hinterlands of Michigan. Tobias is obsessed with two things: God and girls. Mostly girls, of course. But being a Baptist preacher's son, he can't escape God.

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.

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to join the most epic adventure of all time—the Race of Faith! This isn't just a storybook; it's an invitation to experience the Bible with all your senses. You'll feel the splash of the Red Sea parting for Moses, smell the smoky fire on Mount Sinai, and hear the mighty shout that brought down the walls of Jericho. From Abraham's dusty journey into the unknown, to Daniel's terrifying night in the lions' den, each chapter puts you right in the middle of the action.

Have you ever wanted to walk through the sea on dry land, face down a giant with only a slingshot, or spend a night sleeping safely beside lions? Journey through the Bible's most exciting adventures in "A Shield of Faith." This collection of 20 timeless stories brings the world of the Bible to life like never before. Feel the salty spray of the Red Sea, smell the fresh-cut wood of Noah's ark, and hear the mighty shout that brought down the walls of Jericho.

The Children’s Bible is a wonderful collection of bible stories from both the New and Old Testaments that brings Christian teaching to life for a new generation. With short simple stories, verses from the bible and ‘did you know’ sections, this is an engaging audiobook for families to enjoy together.

Long ago, God created the heavens and the earth in seven days. He created humans in his own image.

Have you ever been chosen for a very big, very important, and very scary job? That's what happens to Amos, a quiet shepherd and fig-farmer who loves his simple life. One day, God gives him a message so powerful it rumbles through his heart like a lion's roar! He must travel from his peaceful fields to the busy, wealthy cities of Israel and deliver a startling warning: stop being unfair to the poor! Join Amos on an unforgettable adventure as he bravely confronts powerful people about their fancy sofas and forgotten neighbors.

Join Peter and the disciples as they bob along the Sea of Galilee. Their nets are empty, their tummies are rumbling, and their hearts are a little bit sad. But when a mysterious voice from the shore tells them to cast their net one more time, something incredible happens! Their net is suddenly so full of wiggling, splashing fish they can barely pull it in! Who is the surprise guest waiting for them on the beach with a warm, crackling campfire and a delicious breakfast of bread and fish? It's Jesus!

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.

In the quiet of the desert, under a blanket of a million shimmering stars, an elderly man named Abraham receives an impossible promise from God: his family will be more numerous than the stars in the sky. The only problem? He and his wife, Sarah, are old and have no children.

Mephibosheth, a young prince left crippled after a terrible accident, lives a quiet and forgotten life far from the royal palace. He feels alone and afraid, believing his fate is sealed by his past. But King David, remembering a promise made to his best friend Jonathan, sets out on a journey to find the prince.

Journey back in time with Balthazar, Melchior, and Gaspar, three brilliant scholars from the East who spot a mysterious new star in the night sky. Convinced it's a sign foretelling the birth of a great King, they embark on an epic adventure across vast deserts and bustling cities, carrying treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Guided only by the star's brilliant light, they must navigate a long and dangerous path, outwit a jealous king, and follow their faith to a humble stable in Bethlehem.

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.

Here it is. The whole entire story of the Book of Genesis as told to you by the world's oldest storyteller, Uncle Bob. If you think you know the truth behind the Bible Stories you really ought to pick up a copy of this book. If you are one of those folks who thinks that it is bad manners to giggle a little in church - well, you might want to take a good listen to the sample before you go throwing down any of your hard-earned money. This isn't exactly a solemn retelling of the Bible. In fact, I guarantee a giggle or two along the way. The fact is this is the story of the Book of Genesis as retold by a country gentleman who read the Bible a couple of times and is doing his level best to retell it in his own words.

In this enthralling third novel in the God's Lions series, Cardinal Leopold Amodeo is once again teamed with a group of scientists and archaeologists as they are led to the inescapable conclusion that a very real evil has arrived in the world. Based on recently declassified documents and real-life technological breakthroughs, John Lyman takes listeners on a wild ride into a future that is already here, where technology takes flight in the hands of one who has vowed to destroy mankind.

As Ethan and Jeremiah Mueller lose friends and neighbors to the front lines of World War II, the boys try to make sense of the mounting darkness with their imaginations. In a private, laconic language, they invent stories that mirror the irrational world around them: A chaplain with bad news becomes the Angel of Death, skeletal Nazis lurk around the corner, and the ghost of a dead playmate taps at their bedroom window in the night.

This is a bible. Not Your Mama's Bible, though—a different kind. You can say goodbye to those negative voices in your head and focus on the positive ones. You won't find any fake pleasantries here, just honest guidance which you can use to build a solid foundation in your life. In this book, we will break down the barriers of what's holding you back and how to build your self-confidence from there on out.