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The Book of God

The Bible as Novel

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The Book of God

By: Walter Wangerin Jr.
Narrated by: Walter Wangerin Jr.
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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!

©1996 Walter Wangerin Jr. (P)1996 Walter Wangerin, Jr. Ancient Historical Biblical Fiction

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1997, Christian Book Award Winner, Winner, ECPA

1997, Book of the Year - Christianity Today, Winner, Christianity Today Magazine
Engaging Biblical Narrative • Chronological Storytelling • Accessible Biblical Overview • Engaging Storytelling Style
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This won't substitute for your Bible, but it sure will bring the Bible to life! It's true the author has used some literary license to fill in some blanks, but he clothes the Biblical characters in flesh and blood! And the narrator is EXCELLENT. I was brought to tears many times and I rejoiced for a new appreciation of "God's Book."

Not the Bible... but

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I have listened to this book so many times and never get tired of hearing the author. Such talent and brilliance is worthy of the book being novelized - The Holy Bible.
would recommend this to new Christians before any other fun book.

Extremely entertaining and hilariously funny

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The author tells the stories of the Bible as you would read them in a modern novel. It's delightful. Memorable characters, interesting stories, drama and romance. It's weird to say that about the Bible in many ways, but this is great, interesting, and well done.

Wonderful

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I couldn't get through the book so got the audible. he tells the story so well and is one of the best narrator I've heard so far. he does voices for different characters, tells the story from different perspectives, and is comprehensive of the old and new testament. just captivating!

Just wonderful

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This wonderful book brings life to biblical times! Walt Wangerin narrates and he does a phenomenal job. He is animated and passionate, making The Book of God a living book!

Simply Amazing!

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I enjoyed every chapter in this book. It made the stories and the people much more alive and real. I have a different impression of Simon Peter,Mary Magdaline,the time of Abraham and even Judas. I find myself remembering parts that I never would think of before and pick up the Bible to re-read different chapters and verses with a new understanding. Just reading the Bible never brought me back for clarification, but this book brought me back to the Bible.

The Book of God: The Bible as Novel (Unabridged)

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I got The Book of God as a gift on cassette many years ago. It totally changed my perspective on The WHOLE story of the bible - especially the old testement. Wangerian's story telling ability brings the characters to life. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be changed.... Now that I have it digitally, it's poratble in the 21st century.

The Whole Good News - Alive!

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Have listened to this many times and always came away having learned something new... and with peace in my heart. 💗

Wonderful to hear the life of Jesus 💞 as a novel.

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I can’t stand how this narrator’s voice when he changes character, it’s so distracting. SMH.

Read the Bible instead

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I’m convinced that this work was the inspiration for THE CHOSEN. I read the book years ago. It was wonderful to hear it read.

Religious imagination at its best

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