She jumped and would have tumbled from the cliff, but for the hand that held her. In the same instant thunder crashed at her ear. Suddenly a hand seized her shoulder in a very strong grip. Mary bowed her head, buried her face in her arms, and wept. The valley beneath her feet was lovely, patchy green and yellow, divided into the plots of the farmers, the wheat and barley just springing up.
Here is the entire, grand story of the Bible, retold with exciting detail and passionate energy, and peopled with characters that live, breathe, and feel. The result is more than magnificent-it's momentous. know, amazing is what you'd expect when this master storyteller brings his gift to bear on the Story of all stories-the Bible. But then, as those familiar with Walter Wangerin Jr. It has garnered the praises of Christian and secular critics alike. It was selected for the 1997 Christianity Today Book Award and is a Gold Medallion finalist. shares the story of the Bible from beginning to end as you've never read it before, retold with exciting detail and passionate energy.The Winner of the 1997 Christianity Today Book Award-Now in Softcover Since its release in February 1996, The Book of God has sold over 165,000 copies and appeared consistently on the Publishers Weekly and ECPA best-seller lists. Experience the Bible in a beautiful new way! shares the story of the Bible from beginning to end as you've never read it before, retold with exciting detail and passionate energy.
Filled with carefully researched cultural and historical background.Follows the biblical story in chronological order.Priests and kings, apostles and prophets, common folk and charismatic leaders-individual stories offer glimpses into an unfolding revelation that reaches across the centuries to touch us today. From Abraham wandering in the desert to Jesus teaching the multitudes on a Judean hillside, this award-winning bestseller follows the biblical story from start to finish. The Book of God reads like a novel, dramatizing the sweep of biblical events, bringing to life the men and women of this ancient book in vivid detail and dialogue. Experience the Bible as a singular, powerful story and prepare to be swept away by Scripture as never before! Wangerin's "Bible storybook for adults" features brilliant settings, dramatized scenes, and added dialogue-all gleaned from extensive research.
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