Read what happened in the beginning from Creation, the fall of man, how Abel was treated by his brother Cain, how Noah survived the Flood and how the Lord confused their tongues when they tried to build the Towel of Babel. Titles in this Volume 1: Creation, The Fall, Cain and Abel, Noah and the Flood, Tower of Babel.

Do you ever wonder if there is a simpler or more interesting way to learn about the Bible? In "The Bible in Poetry," the books of the Bible are condensed into concise, enjoyable and easy-to-read poems. Enjoy biblical teachings in simple, beautifully-written poems.

A fresh, provocative look at the link between poetry and Christianity, both as it relates to the Bible itself as well as to Christian and religious life, by an accomplished scholar. The Bible is full of poems. In the Old Testament, there are the Psalms and the Song of Songs, the great exhortations and lamentations of the Prophets, and passages of poetry woven in throughout. In the New Testament, Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven with poetic epithets such as “a treasure hid in a field,” calling the Son of God “the true vine,” “the light of the world,” “the good shepherd,” and “the way, the truth, and the life.” The Gospels reverberate with allusions to the poetry of the Old Testament; the last book of all is Revelation, a visionary poem. The Bible, in other words, asks to be read poetically from start to end, and yet readers have rarely considered what that might mean, much less heeded that call. In The Bible and Poetry, the poet and scholar Michael Edwards reshapes our understanding of the Bible and religious belief, arguing that poetry is not an ornamental or accidental feature but is central to both. He speaks personally of his early, unanticipated, transformative encounters with scripture. He offers close, insightful, and resonant readings of biblical passages. Poetry, as he sees it, is the vital and necessary medium of the Creator’s word, and the truth of the Bible is not a question of precepts and propositions but of a direct experience of its poetry, its power.

Book of the Greatest Bible Story Poems. Volume 1 is a delightful collection of popular bible stories written in poetic verse. This colorful collection of poetry (complete with authentic bible references) both enlightens as well as encourages youthful readers of all ages to research the actual events from the authentic texts on their own. All who read this wonderful book will enjoy this fresh presentation of these engaging stories while being reminded that the same God in these stories is still able and willing to help each and every one of us today.

Life-changing poetry gives you a personal view of how to look at your everyday life situation. It provides you with a different perspective to understand what's really happening in your life. It helps you to solve the problem effectively. Once the problem is solved, it will never come back again in life. The Bible Story has saved my life. When I was in that dark period, a voice came to me, "Why not read the Bible and write something?" I had no choice but to make the move. I started to feel at ease, and more and more coming into my life. I started to link the senses between the stories and my life. It gave me so much energy and direction which lifted the burden which I had no idea how to deal with otherwise. Then it made sense to me. I realized the truth of it. It is not about the literary description of the story. It's about the voice coming into your mind when you are reading it. Those voices are the real ones for the benefit of your life. When you know how to focus on the real voice you know how to deal with your daily life and how to solve the problems you are facing. Any problem can be solved for sure, as long as you pray to God and listen to the voice. That's what I have experienced in my life. God is truly there for everyone. God is love. There are 182 poems written based on the entire book of The Bible Story. There are ten separate books according to the timeline. The first book contains from poem #1 to poem #16: The second book contains from poem #17 to poem #37: The third book contains from poem #38 to poem #57: The fourth book contains from #58 to poem #79: The fifth book contains from #80 to poem #104: The sixth book contains from #105 to poem #115: The seventh book contains from #116 to poem #128: The eighth book contains from #129 to poem #150: The ninth book contains from #151 to poem #160: The tenth book contains from #161 to poem #182: I was growing up at the same time. My mind became clear and clear, as the problems were solved one by one. I started to feel the clarity of mind. Darkness became light. My writing skills improved a lot. My life has been changing since the very beginning when I was holding the book. While I was writing the whole book, I traveled from China to Canada, I landed in Halifax. I finished the book here. I was listening to the voice and I moved according to it. It truly is a life-changing project for me. It transformed my life. I do believe everyone who reads it will get the sense I've got. It is a long journey for me and it will be with you and help you overcome the hardship as well. You will feel it as I have felt. I hope you have a wonderful journey as you expect for yourself. Nothing is impossible. This is the result I've got like the stories told. God will help you with anything you want. You are gonna get the answers to your prayers for sure. God has promised for all of us. God bless you, Thank you for listening and I appreciate it. Sincerely, Dawn Wang October 20, 2023

“The vividness and beauty of the language emerge in a fresh way . . . with evocative simplicity.” —Robert Alter, professor emeritus of Hebrew and comparative literature, University of California, Berkeley The world’s greatest poetry resides in the Bible, yet these major poets are traditionally rendered into prose. In this pioneering volume of biblical poets translated in English, Willis Barnstone restores the lyricism and power of the poets’ voices in both the New and Old Testaments. In the Hebrew Bible we hear Solomon rhapsodize in Song of Songs, David chant in Psalms, God and Job debate in grand rhetoric, and prophet poet Isaiah plead for peace. Jesus speaks in wisdom verse in the Gospel, Paul is a philosopher of love, and John of Patmos roars majestically in Revelation, the Bible’s epic poem. This groundbreaking volume includes every major biblical poem from Genesis and Adam and Eve in the Garden to the last pages of Alpha and Omega in Paradise.

This book was written by creating poems out of the stories presented in the Bible.

The poetic books of the Old Testament--Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon--are often called humankind's reach toward God. The other books of the Old Testament picture God's reach toward man through the redemptive story. Yet these five books reveal the very hear of men and women struggling with monumental issues such as suffering, sin, forgiveness, joy, worship, and the passionate love between a man and woman. C. Hassell Bullock, a noted Old Testament scholar, delves deep into the hearts of the five poetic books, offering readers helpful details such as harmeneutical considerations for each book, theological content and themes, detailed analysis of each book, and cultural perspectives. Hebrew is a language of "intrinsic musical quality that naturally supports poetic expression," says Bullock in his introduction. That poetic expression comes from the heart of the Old Testament writers and reaches all of us exactly where we are in our own struggles and joys.

Why the Good Book Is a Great Read If you want to rightly understand the Bible, you must begin by recognizing what it is: a composite of literary styles. It is meant to be read, not just interpreted. The Bible’s truths are embedded like jewels in the rich strata of story and poetry, metaphor and proverb, parable and letter, satire and symbolism. Paying attention to the literary form of a passage will help you understand the meaning and truth of that passage. How to Read the Bible as Literature takes you through the various literary forms used by the biblical authors. This book will help you read the Bible with renewed appreciation and excitement and gain a more profound grasp of its truths. Designed for maximum clarity and usefulness, How to Read the Bible as Literature includes * sidebar captions to enhance organization * wide margins ideal for note taking * suggestions for further reading * appendix: "The Allegorical Nature of the Parables" * indexes of persons and subjects