Striking new cover heralds reissue of Walter Wangerin's million selling retelling of the Bible as an epic novel

'My purpose and effort in writing this 'holy history' was always to persuade the reader to feel - to experience, in fact and in spirit - this, the greatest of stories.' This innovative, dramatic and highly readable retelling of the Bible - from the Creation to the Acts of the Apostles - in the style of an epic novel has sold 1.5 million copies worldwide. This blockbuster is now being reissued with a striking new cover for the 21st century.

Immensely readable. Belfast Telegraph 'Exhilarating.' Christianity Today 'Imaginative, stimulating and fresh... Above all, the work of a craftsman.' Glasgow Herald

Walter Wangerin, Jr. is a literary scholar, theologian, performance storyteller and best-selling author. He is the author of over 30 books, which encompass a wide range of fiction, non-fiction, children's books, poetry and short stories and have become favourites of people in all walks of life and of all ages. Wangerin's first book, The Book of the Dun Cow, won the National Book Award in 1980 and was The New York Times' Best Children's Book of the Year. Wangerin's was also awarded the Helen Keating Ott Award for Outstanding Contribution to Children's Literature (2000) . His vibrant retelling of the Bible as an epic novel - The Book of God - was acclaimed as a literary masterpiece and has now been published in over 20 languages worldwide and recently reissued. He is writer-in- residence at Valparaiso University. He and his wife live in Valparaiso, Indiana, USA.

My purpose and effort in writing this 'holy history' was always to persuade the reader to feel - to experience, in fact and in spirit - this, the greatest of stories.' This innovative, dramatic and highly readable retelling of the Bible - from the Creation to the Acts of the Apostles - in the style of an epic novel has sold 1.5 million copies worldwide. This blockbuster is now being reissued with a striking new cover for the 21st century.

\["For readers seeking an engaging biblical experience", "Makes the Bible relatable and easier to understand", "You will feel inspired by the greatest story ever told"\]

This innovative eBook retells the Bible as an epic novel.

Walter Wangerin

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Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Part One: The Ancestors

1. Abraham

2. Rebekah

3. Jacob

4. Joseph

Part Two: The Covenant

5. Moses

6. Sinai

7. The Children of Israel

Part Three: The Wars of the Lord

8. Joshua

9. Ehud

10. Deborah

11. Gideon

12. Jephthah

13. Samson

14. The Levite's Concubine

Part Four: Kings

15. Saul

16. David

17. Solomon

Part Five: Prophets

18. The Man of God from Judah

19. Elijah

20. Amos, Hosea

21. Isaiah

22. Jeremiah

Part Six: Letters from Exile

23. Ahikam Utters a Curse

24. Ahikam Must Make a Decision

25. Ahikam in Jerusalem

Part Seven: The Yearning

26. My Messenger

27. Nehemiah

28. Ezra

29. The Yearning

Part Eight: The Messiah

30. Zechariah

31. Mary

32. John the Son of Zechariah

33. Andrew

34. Mary Magdalene

35. Simon Peter

36. Son of Father

37. To Jerusalem

38. Jesus

39. The New Covenant

Epilogue

Wangerin, Walter

"My purpose and effort in writing this 'holy history' was always to persuade the reader to feel - to experience, in fact and in spirit - this, the greatest of stories."Walter Wangerin's innovative, dramatic and beautifully-written retelling of the Bible - from the Creation to the Acts of the Apostles - in the style of an epic novel has sold over one and a half million copies worldwide. "The sermon on the mount happens to be the passage in the authorized King James Version of the Bible that I seek out most often in my worldly, atheistic way. I would not want to upset anyone, but Wangerin's account is better."

'Immensely readable.' Belfast Telegraph 'Exhilarating.' Christianity Today 'Imaginative, stimulating and fresh... Above all, the work of a craftsman.' Glasgow Herald

A novelistic retelling of the Bible, covering Creation to the Acts of the Apostles. This engaging narrative is suitable for readers seeking an immersive spiritual experience.

\["For readers seeking an engaging Bible experience", "Makes Bible stories accessible and relatable today", "You will connect deeply with Scripture's timeless truths"\]

The Book of God presents the Bible as a compelling novel.

The Good Book Stall

Originally published in 1996, now re-issued yet again, and very welcome it is too.  
Because it is described as a novel, it appears in the Fiction section, but it is hardly that! This is the Bible told as a story, starting with Genesis and on through the Old and New Testaments. I first read this book when it came out in hardback, and was hooked. Because the story moves quickly from generation to generation, I gained a greater understanding of how the Old Testament fits together. The Story of the New Testament too, is told with a great deal of imagination, but in no way, does it detract from the Bible. Well worth reading and lending to friends! - My review as written in 2001.  
This book made a great impression upon me at that time, and memories of it have remained fresh since that reading. I welcome the chance for more people to enjoy it, and learn from it. It is no wonder that it is already a 'best seller'. Highly recommended.

The Book of God

The Bible as a Novel

Book of God (reissue) [eBook]

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