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The Book of God

By: Walter Wangerin Jr.
Narrated by: Walter Wangerin Jr.
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Publisher's summary

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.

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1997, Christian Book Award Winner, Winner, ECPA

1997, Book of the Year - Christianity Today, Winner, Christianity Today Magazine

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Don't let the voice throw you. Awesome book!

This man has made me cry tears of joy and wonder. The voice of the guy that reads it grates on you at first, but he is able to be many voices through the course of the book, and becomes very intimate and convincing. Hang in for a while and at the end of this very long book, all you can do is eagerly look forward to the other one on the life of Paul. Its not just me saying this. Several friends to whom I have recommended the audiobook say the same thing. If you have never read a chronological Bible, this is going to be a special treat for you. Enjoy!

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Absolutely Wonderful

I loved listening to this book. It made the characters from the Old and New Testaments come alive. Wangerin is a fantastic storyteller, and he manages to weave together the many lives and events that make up the Bible into a wonderful narrative. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to understand the overall story of the Bible.

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Just started it... I Love It👍

"The Book of God" The Bible as a Novel
Just bought it, already on chapter 5, have to get back now...👍

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Wonderful Book - Horrible Narrator

I own the hard copy of this book. Beautiful, moving and inspirational novel. Walter Wangerin, Jr. should have chosen a narrator other than himself. He lacks the powerful voice and the necessary emotion of professional voice actors. This book was such a disappointment! I wish I could return it! 😢😴

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outstanding!

The best version is the Bible for the casual spiritual seeker. A real page turner.

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Do you want TO UNDERSTAND The Bible?

This is my absolute favorite interpretation of The Bible stories, very easy to understand in today's world. Thank you very much for writing this wonderful novel

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Disappointing

I had hoped this would help to deepen my faith. However, it was a just a very long reading of select parts of the bible. Where is Revelations? Also the author’s accent was very distracting. Too bad.

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A Fabulous Novel with Truth

I was hesitant buy this first as I am not usually wild about the Bible being read with different characters/voices. This book is different & I'm very glad I decided to listen to it. The is another book that tells the story of the Bible as it happened also. Both re excellent.
I highly recommend this book.

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The Book Of God

I will listen to books by Mr Walter Wangerin Jr. again because he does a great job of writing and with the narration— I also enjoyed how he put the Bible into a story form!

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The Bible in Living Color - Inspired

As a Christian for 20 years, I still find the Bible a daunting read. While I size up a front-to-back read of the real (Audible-version) thing, I have found this to be a superb primer. The book is true to the Word and full of 'living color portraits' of most of the essential characters. It inspired my faith, and it lifted my perception and appreciation of each person, from Abraham to David to Jesus, particularly Jesus. Anyone who is seeking the heart of Christianity will find it in this book. And when you're done, you have to read PAUL, Walter Wangerin Jr.'s other 5-star book. Both superb!

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