The author of over forty books including the book of god, wangerin has won the national book award and the new york times best childrens book of the year. It was selected for the 1997 christianity today book award and is a gold medallion winner. Listen to the book of god the bible as a novel by walter wangerin jr. Known for his bestselling the book of the dun cow, wangerin s writing voice is immediately recognizable, and his fans number in the millions. Prepare to be swept away by scripture as never before. At randys suggestion, i listened to walter wangerins audio tapes, the book of god, which presents the bible as a narrative. Wangerin tells the stories of memorable characters facing the same struggles we all face as we try to trust in god s faithfulness. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of god. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Still motionless and so softly that the wind outside concealed the sound of it even. The author of over forty books including the book of god, wangerin has won the national book award and the new york times. From abraham wandering in the desert to jesus teaching the multitudes on a judean hillside, this awardwinning bestseller follows the biblical story in chronological order. At randys suggestion, i listened to walter wangerin s audio tapes, the book of god, which presents the bible as a narrative. Now he offers the most important story of the christian faiththe life of jesus presented in the authors inimitable style. Here is the entire story of the bible, retold with exciting detail and passionate energy. Wangerins bible storybook for adults features original texts enhanced by dramatized scenes, and added dialogueall gleaned from current research.
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Discussion of themes and motifs in walter wangerin jr. The book of god reads like a fine novel, dramatizing the sweep of biblical events, making the men and women of this ancient book come alive in vivid detail and dialogue. Wangerin tells the stories of memorable characters facing the same struggles we all face as we try to trust in gods faithfulness. In wounds are where light enters, youll see how god s love breaks into our lonely moments in unexplainable ways. The winner of the 1997 christianity today book awardnow 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 bestseller lists. The bible as a novel unabridged audio book on cd 9781543603910 by walter wangerin. He lives in valparaiso, indiana, where he is senior research professor at valparaiso university. The book of god the bible as a novel by walter wangerin jr. The bible as a novel, he tells the greatest story ever told. The book of god reads like a fine novel, dramatizing the sweep of biblical events, making the men and women of this. Looking for books by walter wangerin jr see all books authored by walter wangerin jr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Itll seem like youre reading the bible for the very first time.
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The author of over forty books, wangerin has won the national book award, new york times best childrens book of the year award, and several gold medallions, including bestfiction awards for both the book of god and paul. Wangerin was born in portland, oregon, where his father was a lutheran pastor. Starting with the renowned book of the dun cow, wangerins writing career has encompassed most every genre. The book of god is a sweeping history that covers thousands of years and hundreds of lives, in a myriad of foreign yet familiar cultures. The book of god 97803102202 by walter wangerin and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. For the audio book read by walt wangerin, click here. Recreating the high drama, low comedy, gentle humor, and aweins. Wangerin portrays human faces and emotions, real places and events, to help the reader feel what it was like for each person to be caught up in the events of a particular time and place. Wangerin 1996, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Attempting to bridge this gap, zondervan has published walter wangerins version of the book of god a literal translation of the hebrew word bible. The bible as a novel kindle edition by wangerin jr. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The paperback of the the book of god by walter wangerin jr. 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.
But it is gripping because it is not fiction, but ages old truth. A novel, turns his pen to historys most compelling figure, jesus of nazareth. Wangerin portrays human faces, emotions, places, and events to help the reader feel. An immediately recognizable writing voice and author of more than 40 books, wangerin has won the national book award, new york times best childrens book of the year award, and several gold medallions, including bestfiction awards for the book of god and paul. The bible as a novel new edition by walter wangerin isbn. Wangerin s book of god takes the bible and makes it into a novel of epic proportions. The awardwinning wangerin has produced his magnum opus, a timeless masterpiece that rekindles the imagination. The family moved often, so walter grew up in various locations including. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The book of god gifted storyteller walter wangerin jr. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. Book of god, walter wangerin the spiritual life network.
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