Legends of the Bible
Legends of the Bible

Author: Louis Ginzberg

Publisher: Robson Books Limited

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 645

ISBN-13: 9781861054739

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Bible Legends explores the rich crop of legends that occur in the Old Testament, many of which are the key to the richest literary and artistic traditions of the western world. Real people emerge from these familiar (and not so familiar) stories: Adam's ascent into Heaven in a chariot; Abraham's trial by fire; Jonah's adventure in the whale; Solomon as a beggar; the wooing of Rebekah; the life of Moses; David and Goliath; Cain and Abel. In this fascinating book, Louis Ginzberg presents the Bible's spiritual values in new colours and dimensions. This is storytelling with a grain of salt and a lot of wit. These tales sprang from the ancient oral tradition and changed the daily thoughts and deeds of a hundred generations; here, their power and truth is examined

The Everything History Of The Bible Book
The Everything History Of The Bible Book

Author: Jeffery Donley

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2006-02-07

Total Pages: 471

ISBN-13: 1605508950

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Interpretations of the Bible abound . . . so what should you believe? What’s the real story behind the book that’s sold more copies than any other publication in history? Is the Bible a reliable historical document . . . or just the greatest story ever told? Written by acclaimed Bible historian Jeffery Donley, The Everything History of the Bible Book answers these questions and more. A one-stop resource for everything you need to know about the truth behind the Bible, this fascinating book addresses the following issues: The reliability of divine inspiration The forgotten gospels and their omission from the Bible Existence of documented historical support for Biblical events Accepted, disputed, and completely rejected Testaments De-coding Da Vinci The Shroud of Turin And much, much more! With The Everything History of the Bible Book as your guide, you’ll learn all about the legends, myths, and historical events that inspired the Bible. You’ll come to understand its amazing impact on the past, the present, and the future of mankind. Most important, you’ll find out what it can mean to you - and your world.

From Gods to God
From Gods to God

Author: Avigdor Shinan

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2012-12-01

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 0827611447

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The ancient Israelites believed things that the writers of the Bible wanted them to forget: myths and legends from a pre-biblical world that the new monotheist order needed to bury, hide, or reinterpret. Ancient Israel was rich in such literary traditions before the Bible reached the final form that we have today. These traditions were not lost but continued, passed down through the ages. Many managed to reach us in post-biblical sources: rabbinic literature, Jewish Hellenistic writings, the writings of the Dead Sea sect, the Aramaic, Greek, Latin, and other ancient translations of the Bible, and even outside the ancient Jewish world in Christian and Islamic texts. The Bible itself sometimes alludes to these traditions, often in surprising contexts. Written in clear and accessible language, this volume presents thirty such traditions. It voyages behind the veil of the written Bible to reconstruct what was told and retold among the ancient Israelites, even if it is “not what the Bible tells us.”

101 Myths of the Bible
101 Myths of the Bible

Author: Gary Greenberg

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2002-09

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1402230052

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The truth behind the biblical stories of the Old Testament.

Urban Legends of the New Testament
Urban Legends of the New Testament

Author: David A. Croteau

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2015-08-01

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1433680114

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Urban Legends of the New Testament surveys forty of the most commonly misinterpreted passages in the New Testament. These “urban legends” often arise because interpreters neglect a passage’s context, misuse historical background information, or misunderstand the Greek language. For each New Testament text, professor David Croteau describes the popular, incorrect interpretation and then carefully interprets the passage within its literary and historical context. Careful attention is given to sound principles of biblical interpretation to guide readers through the process and reach a more accurate understanding of each text’s meaning. With examples from the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation, Urban Legends of the New Testament will not only help readers avoid missteps in these forty texts but also provide a model for engaging in correct interpretation of other New Testament passages.

BibleForce
BibleForce

Author: J. Emmerson

Publisher:

Published: 2018-03-27

Total Pages: 657

ISBN-13: 1400314259

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Dive into the action and adventure of the Bible BibleForce will help you discover biblical heroes in these Bible stories for children written and illustrated in comic-book style. This beautifully illustrated Bible is retold in a visually enticing, fast-paced narrative that is sure to capture the attention of kids and fans of graphic novels. BibleForce follows the events of the Bible in chronological order and shares nearly 200 stories of Scripture in a simple, straightforward retelling. This Bible storybook is even more exciting when paired with the BibleForce app, which is free with purchase of the book, and is available on iTunes and Android. BibleForce is a great book to be read together and is simple enough for young readers to read on their own. Kids will be enthralled in the thrilling drama of the Bible and the detail of the illustrations--they won't be able to put down this exciting book. Jump into the story of God's Word and discover the amazing heroes within its pages.

Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors
Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors

Author: Ellen Titlebaum

Publisher: Inchworm Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781577194712

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The story of Joseph and his triumph of survival, related and illustrated in glorious colour. Ages 2-4

Messengers of God
Messengers of God

Author: Elie Wiesel

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1985-03-07

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 067154134X

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Originally published: New York: Random House, Ã1976.

Angels Sweep the Desert Floor
Angels Sweep the Desert Floor

Author: Miriam Chaikin

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9780395978252

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A collection of eighteen stories based on the Bible which tell how angels respond to God's commands to ease the way for Moses and the Israelites as they cross the wilderness after being freed from slavery in Egypt.