Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Job Job John H. Walton,Kelly Lemon Vizcaino The title character of the book of Job suffers terribly, but we should not mistakenly think that this book is just about Job. It is about all of us, and ultimately about God. Many have thought that t… OL16490000W
How to read Job How to read Job John H. Walton We often turn to the book of Job when we encounter suffering. We look for an explanation for the questions "Why me?" or "Why her?" But what if it turns out that although Job does suffer, the book is … OL17204158W
The Lost World of Adam and Eve The Lost World of Adam and Eve John H. Walton For centuries the story of Adam and Eve has resonated richly through the corridors of art, literature and theology. But for most moderns, taking it at face value is incongruous. And even for many thi… OL17208225W
Adam & Eve in the garden Adam & Eve in the garden John H. Walton Retells the Biblical story of Adam and Eve, who lived happily in a beautiful garden until they disobeyed God. OL2651600W
Samuel and the voice in the night Samuel and the voice in the night John H. Walton Retells the Bible story of how Samuel became God's chosen leader for Israel. OL2651612W
Ancient Israelite Literature in its Cultural Context Ancient Israelite Literature in its Cultural Context John H. Walton This unique book surveys within the various literary genres the parallels between the Bible and the literature of the ancient Near East. Each section begins with a survey of the available ancient lit… OL2651617W