The Book of God: The Bible as a Novel

Name: The Book of God: The Bible as a Novel
Rating: 4.650000095367432 (20 reviews)

Walter Wangerin Jr.

Aug 2010 · Sold by Zondervan

4.7

20 reviews

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640

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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.

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. 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.

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. The Book of God:

Follows the biblical story in chronological order
Filled with carefully researched cultural and historical background
Includes biblical events viewed through the eyes of minor characters

Master storyteller Walter Wangerin Jr. shares the story of the Bible from beginning to end as you've never read it before, retold with exciting detail and passionate energy. Experience the Bible in a beautiful new way!

Ratings and reviews

4.7

20 reviews

Brenda Dakake

March 8, 2022

why have an ebook that won't read to you. I can't see well. this is not good

Mike Shefka

July 19, 2019

A great work taking the story of God and fleshing it out while staying true to God's word. Well done!

3 people found this review helpful

Debra Lester

April 2, 2015

The Bible as a novel. So intense. I had to sit back and take it all in. I felt it.

2 people found this review helpful

About the author

Walter Wangerin Jr. is widely recognized as one of the most gifted writers writing today on the issues of faith and spirituality. Known for his bestselling The Book of the Dun Cow, Wangerin’s writing voice is immediately recognizable, and his fans number in the millions. The author of over forty books including The Book of God, Wangerin has won the National Book Award and the New York Times Best Children’s Book of the Year Award. He lives in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he is Senior Research Professor at Valparaiso University.

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