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Michael Christian Bell is a writer, teacher, and language enthusiast who has authored and published a wide range of beginner-level language books from cultures around the world.
In addition to his love of languages, Michael has a deep interest in Scripture and Christian theology. He has written numerous Bible study guides and commentaries that explore faith, doctrine, and the historical context of the biblical text, helping readers connect timeless truths with everyday life.
With years of experience in teaching, research, and writing, he is committed to making both language learning and biblical understanding accessible to everyone, everywhere. Michael believes that language and Scripture are bridges to deeper cultural and spiritual insight ...more

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	Adam and Eve (Genesis - The Bible Study Book 1) 3.80 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Esther - The Bible Story 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2012 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Abraham - Father of many Nations 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Noah and Sons 3.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Isaac - Son of Abraham (Genesis - The Bible Study Book 4) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Samuel - The Bible Story 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Judah - The First Jew 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A quick Understanding of Islam for people who don't have a clue: A Christian perspective 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“What have I done? What is my crime that your father is trying to kill me? David said to Jonathan.
Unconvinced, Jonathan tried to pacify David.
“God forbid such a thing; come on, you won’t die! Look, my father doesn’t do anything without letting me know and why would he not tell me; it cannot be true.” Replied Jonathan earnestly.
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History of New Zealand: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Land of the Long White Cloud, from the Polynesians Through the Māori Musket Wars to the Present (Australasia)

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The Candid Life of Meena Dave

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The Midnight Library

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