Reading Biblical Literature: Genesis to Revelation

by Craig R. Koester

Listening Length: 18 hours and 27 minutes

Rightly recognized as one of the world's most important spiritual texts, the Bible has shaped thousands of years of faith, art, and human history. Yet for all its importance to believers and nonbelievers alike, we rarely engage with the Bible as a collection of unique narratives that were only later united into what we now know as the Old and New Testaments. And these different texts - historical narratives, dramatic visions, poems, songs, letters - speak to a broad range of experience, from joy and wonder to tragedy and mystery.

The diversity of material in biblical books like Exodus, Isaiah, Psalms, Mark, and Revelation has prompted people throughout history (from religious scholars to celebrated artists to everyday worshippers) to ponder and debate the meaning of these classic texts. To truly understand and appreciate the Bible's many perspectives on faith, war, suffering, love, memory, community, and other enduring themes, it is enlightening to use a literary approach to reading and thinking about these separate books.

Enjoy an intellectual adventure like no other in Reading Biblical Literature: Genesis to Revelation, which offers a comprehensive, book-by-book analysis of the Bible from the fascinating perspective of literature and narrative. Delivered by acclaimed religion scholar Professor Koester of Luther Seminary, these 36 lectures guide you through ancient stories, empowering you to engage with the books of the Bible as richly meaningful texts. From the lives of figures like Moses and King David to the Gospel accounts of Jesus and the formation of the earliest Christian communities, you get an unforgettably vivid sense of the Bible as a tale filled with complex characters, dramatic conflicts, universal themes, inspirational wisdom, hidden meanings, revolutionary crises, and powerful life lessons. No wonder it's considered the greatest story ever told.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, History, Audiobook, Christianity, Christian, Theology

19 pages, Audible Audio

Published June 24, 2016

About the author

Craig R. Koester is Vice President of Academic Affairs, Professor and Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Chair of New Testament at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN.

Ph.D. (Union Theological Seminary)
Ordained (ELCA)
M.Div. (Luther Theological Seminary)
Biography
Craig Koester received a B.A. from Saint Olaf College, an M.Div. from Luther Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Union Theological Seminary in New York. He served as a parish pastor for several years in Princeton, Minnesota, and joined the faculty of Luther Seminary in 1986. He was appointed to the Asher O. and Carrie Nasby chair of New Testament Studies in 2012.

An innovative teacher, Dr. Koester is known for his “Genesis to Revelation” course, which uses visuals, music, and drama to take people through the sweep of the biblical story in ten days. His other courses include John’s Gospel and Epistles, and the book of Revelation. Because of the high level of public interest in Revelation, he developed a course that explores the background and content of Revelation, as well as its impact on western culture. Entitled Apocalypse: Controversies and Meaning in Western History, it was released on DVD through the GreatCourses.

As a scholar, Dr. Koester has contributed to discussions of Scripture in the academy and the church. His books include landmark commentaries on Hebrews (2001) and Revelation (2013 forthcoming) for the Anchor Yale Commentary series. In Johannine studies, he is known for his Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel (2nd edition, 2003), The Word of Life: A Theology of John’s Gospel (2008), and numerous articles. His book Revelation and the End of All Things (2001) is a popular resource among seminary and college students, and is widely used in congregations.

Dr. Koester is has led and organized seminars for the Society of Biblical Literature and Society for New Testament Studies. He has served as associate editor of the journals New Testament Studies and The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, and regularly presents his work at international gatherings of scholars. He was a scholar in residence at the Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, New Jersey in 1992-93 and 2007.

In the church, Dr. Koester speaks at theological conferences, synod gatherings, pastors’ workshops, and congregations. He is one of the designers of the Narrative Lectionary, which enables congregations to move through major sections of both Old and New Testaments from September through May each year. At the international level, he is involved in the work of the Lutheran World Federation on the interpretation of Scripture, and presented papers at the conferences in Nairobi, Kenya (2011) and Eisenach, Germany (2013).

Reviews

[Clif Hostetler · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Bible together with ancient Greek and Roman literature provide the beginning roots of Western literature. Many themes and images that first appeared in Biblical writings are echoed and built upon by later literature.

These thirty-six lectures provide a review of the Bible as literature. The following quote from Lecture 2 offers a description of what reading the Bible from a literary perspective means:

Now to read Genesis from a literary perspective does not mean we leave critical thinking behind. Instead it means thinking critically about how Genesis works as a narrative.

These lectures provide minimal discussion from the field of Biblical criticism and speculation regarding historicity.

From time to time the lecturer comments on ways the Bible has influenced modern literature. Since I recently read East of Eden I've decided to include the following as an example where the lecturer describes how the story of Cain and Able from the Bible influenced John Steinbeck:

This is the moment in the story that fascinated the novelist John Steinbeck who wrote the book East of Eden. It's a story about people in California in the early 20th century. But the title recalls this part of Genesis. When people must struggle with evil in a world that is no longer the Garden of Eden. At one point they discuss what God's words to Cain actually meant. The issue was how many options did Cain have? And was it up to him to decide?

In the Biblical account Cain gives in and kills his brother. But for Steinbeck the key moment was before that when things still hung in the balance. Steinbeck said there's one story in the world and only one which both frightens and inspires us. People are caught in their lives, in their thoughts, in their hungers, and ambitions in a net of good and evil. And the question is how will they respond? That was the question raised in Genesis 4 for Steinbeck. And through his own writing he invited readers to make it their own.

The author also makes frequent reference to Biblical influence found in other kinds of Western art such as music, graphic art, drama and poetry. These all serve as reminders of how great literature and art continue to speak to each other throughout history and the passage of time.

The following quotation from near the end of Lecture 24 summarizes the overall scope of the Bible and these lectures.

The Bible is a book that contains multiple voices, and they are varied... There are parts of the Bible that deal with war and conflict. We're told of struggles for power and encounter people with deep moral failings. We hear the voices of those who suffer, and find the prophets denouncing those who commit injustice. Yet throughout this collection there's a persistent refusal to let the voices of despair to ultimately have their way. The writer may confront questions that have no easy answers. Yet together they repeatedly press on in the direction of hope.

Throughout the Bible there are passages that celebrate deliverance and love, compassion and reconciliation. These themes are woven into the narratives of Israel's history, they're given intense poetic expression by the prophets. In the Gospels they are integral to the message of Jesus, and one finds them in the letters of Paul. Revelation's climatic vision of the tree of life extends this pattern by insisting that life is finally God's intention for the world.

It's a vision that's expansive rather than narrow. Its horizons encompass the nation's of the world, and it extends to creation itself. This ultimate affirmation of life and healing puts the collection as a hole into perspective. There are certainly scenes of conflict yet these are challenged by the prospect of reconciliation. There are indictments of human failings yet these are confronted by the hope of renewal. And it's the promise of life that must have the final word.

My motive for exploring the subject of Biblical literature is because I'm leader of "Great Books KC" book group that selects one book from the Bible each year for discussion. The intent of the group is to discuss the Bible as an ancient source of Western literature and not as religious faith. Lectures such as this give me an idea of how to approach discussions of the Bible as literature.

The following is a listing of the lecture titles with short descriptions. These descriptions are taken from The Great Courses website.

1. The Bible as Dialogue
Start your immersive journey into the books of the Old and New Testaments with this illuminating introductory lecture. By breaking down the Bible into its different books and narrative styles, you’ll start to think of it not as a single book but rather as a fascinating dialogue spanning centuries.

2. Creation and Chaos in Genesis [Genesis 1-11]
Travel back to biblical accounts of the dawn of time in Genesis and start to think critically about how its stories work as a narrative. By unpacking familiar tales from the book's first 11 chapters, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on how God creates, destroys, confuses, and renews.

3. Abraham, Sarah, and the Promise [Genesis 12-25]
Abraham’s spiritual legacy is nothing short of profound yet his story also includes some little appreciated humor. Delve into the biblical text and consider how Israel's patriarch is portrayed in Genesis 12-25. How is the overarching theme of promises reflected in his relationships with Sarah, Isaac, and God? Get to know Abraham as both exemplary and short sighted—a much more relatable and well rounded figure.

4. Jacob, Joseph, and Reconciliation [Genesis 25-50]
According to Professor Koester, the biblical stories of Jacob and Joseph are rooted in perennial themes of familial conflict and reconciliation. In this lecture, ponder the significance of disguises and dreams: how they propel the narrative forward and how they reflect the underlying mystery of God's will.

5. Moses and the Drama of the Exodus [Exodus 1-15]
Both encouraging and threatening, Exodus 115 is one of the Bible's most thrilling stories. First, consider the story's literary setting (and its surprising humor). Then, discover its focus on two different forms of power: God's and pharaoh’s. Finally, see how the events in Exodus have resonated throughout subsequent history.

6. Freedom and Law at Mount Sinai [Exodus 16-40]
What happens after an enslaved people are set free? How is freedom lived out? Continue exploring Exodus with chapters 16-40, in which ancient laws and ideas of freedom begin to take root. Along the way, you'll study different interpretations of "manna" and break down the different groupings of the Ten Commandments.

7. Israel's Wandering in the Wilderness [Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy]
Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy—three biblical books everyday readers find challenging to read and relate to their own lives. But with Professor Koester’s insights, you'll come to see these books (with all their strange ancient rituals) as vital to a complete understanding of the Bible's narrative movement from Mount Sinai to the edge of the Promised Land.

8. Violence and Kindness in the Promised Land [Joshua, Judges, Ruth]
Turn now to Joshua, Judges, and Ruth, which challenge the idea of the Promised Land as a place of simple peace and prosperity. In comparing these three books, you'll witness disturbing accounts of violent conquest and explore the tragic consequences of that violence, and yet you'll also encounter remarkable instances of acceptance and welcome of foreigners.

9. Saul, the Tragic King [1 Samuel]
Why is the story of King Saul, who united Israel's twelve tribes, one of the world's great tragedies? Find out in this lecture, which approaches 1 Samuel as a three act drama recounting Saul's rise to power as Israel's first king and the path of his tragic, Shakespearean downfall.

10. David and Nation Building [2 Samuel]
Go beyond the heroic portrayals of David in Western art to reveal the vibrant heart of the fascinating figure described in 2 Samuel. You'll read between the lines of David's early triumphs, his relationship with God, his infidelity and brutality, and the tragic shattering of relationships within his own family.

11. Solomon, a Study in Contradictions [1 Kings 1-11]
Throughout the story of Solomon in 1 Kings, splendor and oppression go hand in hand. Were all the impressive results of Solomon's monarchy (including his iconic temple) worth the human suffering? Consider this perplexing question as you encounter a king who was both ruthless and wise.

12. Psalms: The Bible's Songbook [Psalms]
Packed with poems, prayers, and song lyrics, the Bible's 150 psalms are an evocative blend of hope, despair, anger, and contemplation. Here, consider the four different types found in the book of Psalms: songs of praise, prayers for help, psalms of gratitude, and psalms expressing trust.

13. Biblical Wisdom Literature [Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job]
Questions about the meaning of life abound in the Bible’s books of wisdom literature: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. Join Professor Koester as he unpacks each book’s distinctive character and outlook, the answers it offers to life's questions (sometimes straightforward, sometimes nebulous), and its contribution to a fascinating dialogue on how to live.

14. Elijah, the Troubler of Israel [1 and 2 Kings]
Continue on to 1 and 2 Kings and follow the story of the prophet Elhah. You'll examine his challenges to the god Baal, his flair for street theater, his tendency toward self-absorption, his earthly departure in a whirlwind, and, most important, his story's promise of a new beginning.

15. Justice and Love in Amos and Hosea [Amos, Hosea]
Discover how the prophets Amos and Hosea shattered the idea of spiritual indifference. First, learn how Amos portrayed a God committed to social justice and a society where people were treated decently. Then, learn Hosea's views on a rejected, angry God who wants to be reconciled with the people he loves.

16. Isaiah on Defiant Hope [Isaiah]
Go beyond the book of Isaiah's prophetic imagery to focus on the narrative's powerful, lasting visions of hope and some of its disturbing passages on warfare and injustice. As you'll discover, these contradictions offer numerous challenges and rewards for the attentive reader who refuses to give in to despair.

17. Jeremiah on Anguish and Compassion [Jeremiah]
The book of Jeremiah takes as its goal the reconciliation between God and Israel. How does the prophet hope to achieve this? Find out by studying Jeremiah’s vision of national transformation in the context of the larger geopolitics of ancient Israel and the collision point of love, anger, grief, and longing.

18. Babylonian Conquest and Exile [2 Kings, Lamentations, Habakkuk]
In 587 BC, the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem. Explore the trauma of this cataclysmic moment through three biblical books: 2 Kings, which tries to explain the events of the loss of Jerusalem; Lamentations, which gives voice to the anger and grief of exile; and Habakkuk, which helps us come to terms with life's unanswered questions.

19. Ezekiel on Abandonment and Homecoming [Ezekiel]
Experience the dislocation of the Babylonian Exile with a close reading of the book of EzekieI's perspectives on abandonment and homecoming. You'll trace this movement from Chapters 1-32 (which castigate the people for abandoning God to idolatry) to Chapters 33-48 (which include stirring visions of renewal).

20. Jewish Identity and Rebuilding after Exile [Ezra, Nehemiah, Jonah]
What did it mean to be Jewish after the Babylonian Exile? Professor Koester examines biblical books that offer differing perspectives. On one end: Ezra and Nehemiah, which define Israel by the temple, Jewish law, and Jerusalem. On the other: Jonah, where Israel's identity is defined by the way it relates to the other peoples around it.

21. Esther, Daniel, and Life under Empire [Esther, Daniel]
Delightful and playful, the books of Esther and Daniel tell stories of life under the Babylonian, Median, Persian, and Greek empires. Here, you'll learn how these two important biblical heroes respectively illustrate the value of human initiative and the call for resistance against injustice and oppression.

22. Resistance, Adaptation, and the Maccabees [1 Maccabees]
Dive into Jewish life under Greek rule in the 2nd century BC in 1 Maccabees. View the struggle for Jewish independence as a dramatic story marked by the tension between resistance and adaptation. Also, consider the debate over whether or not this book truly belongs in the Bible.

23. Jesus as Messiah in Mark [Mark 1-10]
Begin your look the New Testament with the first of several lectures on the four gospels—the narratives of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. In Mark (which was likely the first to be written), you'll be reintroduced to the powerful story that continues to captivate people around the world.

24. Mark on the Crucifixion and Resurrection [Mark 11-16]
Continue examining the gospel of Mark, this time focusing on the infamous trial and crucifixion of the Son of God. Also, consider why this gospel ends so abruptly and how it suggests to readers the mystery of God’s kingdom and the role of suffering and sacrifice within it.

25. The Dynamics of Forgiveness in Matthew [Matthew]
Learn how Matthew reshaped the story of Jesus in startling new ways, specifically with its ideas on forgiveness. Start by confronting Jesus's relationship to IsraeI's heritage. Then, read between the lines of the iconic Sermon on the Mount. Finally, examine the coexistence of faith and doubt during Jesus's resurrection.

26. Luke on a World Upside Down [Luke]
The gospel of Luke is home to some of the New Testament's best loved passages. Here, Professor Koester asks you to consider the more subversive dimensions of Luke's narrative. How do the inaugural sermon at Nazareth and the parables of the good Samaritan and the prodigal son challenge established patterns? How do they demonstrate the values espoused by Jesus?

27. John on the Word Made Flesh [John 1-12]
In the first of two lectures on the gospel of John, probe the first 12 chapters of this boolc's poetic prose, which takes readers back to the dawn of time. What does it mean for Jesus to embody the word of God in the flesh? Consider possible answers in this most distinctive account of Jesus's life.

28. Self-Giving Love According to John [John 13-21]
If Jesus is the giver of life, how does his crucifixion ft into the New Testament's larger spiritual narrative? To consider this question, you'll have to find new ways to think about events like the Last Supper, the Farewell Discourses, the crucifixion itself, and the story of doubting Thomas.

29. The Early Church in Acts [Acts 1-10]
Turn to subsequent texts of the New Testament, which take up the struggle to understand Jesus and what it means to live by his message. The Acts of the Apostles, you'll find, is a fascinating narrative that shows the Christian community being transformed as it welcomed Jews, Greeks, and Romans.

30. PauI's Calling [Acts 9-17]
One of early Christianity's most controversial figures is Paul. In this look at the apostle's life and mission, you'll learn how to see his preaching as an extension of older biblical texts and an attempt to connect the new Christian faith to other belief systems and patterns of life.

31. Paul and the Roman Empire [Acts 17-28,1 Thessalonians]
PauI’s travels to cities like Corinth and Philippi, and his letters to the Christian communities there, offer a lens into the relationship between early Christianity and the Roman Empire. From conflicts between Jesus's kingship and Roman imperial rule to the events of Paul's imprisonment, consider some narrative and spiritual challenges faced by the writer of Acts.

32. PauI's Letters to a Community in Conflict [1 and 2 Corinthians]
While in Ephesus, Paul wrote letters now known as 1 and 2 Corinthians to the Christian community of Corinth. Here, unpack the four major sections of these two iconic letters to a conflicted community, which offer insights into PauI's views on the cross, the Holy Spirit, the resurrection, and reconciliation.

33. Freedom and the Law in PauI's Letters [Galatians, Romans]
Continue your exploration of PauI's letters, this time by studying the correspondence he wrote to the Galatians and the Romans. In these letters, you'Il find some of PauI's most provocative ideas about freedom and law—ideas that would play a profound role in shaping subsequent Christian communities.

34. Paul on Gender Roles and Slavery [Philippians, Philemon, Ephesians, 1 Timothy]
What did Paul have to say about women and about slaves? We find different viewpoints in the letters known as Philippians, Philemon, Ephesians, and 1 Timothy. How do these texts relate social roles to Christian love? How might they reflect patterns of community life that were changing over time?

35. Letters for Sojourners [Hebrews, James,1 Peter]
Paul wasn't the only letter writer in the New Testament. Join Professor Koester for a discussion of the books of Hebrews, James, and 1 Peter, which sought to comfort and inspire early Christian outsiders through keeping the faith, focusing on integrity, and questioning what it means to belong.

36. Revelation's Vision of New Creation [Revelation]
Conclude the course with a lecture on perhaps the most evocative, unsettling, and yet hopeful book in the Bible: Revelation. After considering the narrative's vivid word pictures, dramatic plot, and unforgettable characters, you'll see how Revelation fits into a comprehensive, informed reading of the entire Bible.

[Jaime O'Connell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I chose this course in hopes of educating myself more about the bible without going directly to the original (-ly translated) text first.
I was looking for an academic handling of the bible to help me keep up with my husband who was educated in Catholic schools.
This lecture set did, indeed, give me what I wanted. The lecturer is clear and emotive in his speaking so I neither get lost or overly bored. He describes his interpretation of each book, and sometimes each individual passage, of the bible while also informing the listener about the overall structure of the bible and how each book fits in. Also, he regularly comments on the thoughts of both old-time and modern scholars in interpreting purposes of stories or actions of characters in a given section of the biblical text. He often comments on the original words, be they Hebrew or Greek, used to refer to a place, person or action and how that word's translation into modern languages may cause some flexibility in interpretation.
In short, this is exactly what I was looking for: something that would help me understand the Bible and it's contents without overtly trying to convert me or bias me against any alternative interpretations of the text.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fantastic introduction to the sweeping Biblical canon and all of the authors/narratives/theology contained within. It was a good reminder of many themes I'm already familiar with, but introduced me to some new concepts as well. I highly recommend these lectures.

[Hannah Scanlon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Continually expanding my understanding of this book and its Author allows me to maintain my faith in a world that often seems to be lacking in faith of any kind.

[Joshua Dew · Rating 3 out of 5]

A broad and basic overview of the Bible.

[Abbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This course gives a broad summary of each of the books commonly included in the Christian Bible. It includes popular interpretations of some of the text, historical context, and, occasionally, pop culture connections to a some of the text. I think this course is primarily aimed for those interested in the Bible who have at least Christian leanings but haven't read the Bible cover to cover. This course aims to be primarily objective, though I did find it to have a Christian and American bias. You won't learn about the specific differences in interpretations by different Christian denominations or any sort of specific teaching of how to apply the Bible to you life. You also won't dig too deeply into any one area or examine any biblical works that are not considered canon by the major Christian religions. It is mostly just a book-by-book summary of events and broad Christian (and sometimes Jewish) interpretations.

My biggest complaint of the course was that the lecturer was pretty dry. Though he clearly knew his stuff, it was hard to be excited by his delivery, and I felt he was almost monotonous at times. However, the content is pretty good, so I would still recommend this if you are interested in learning more about the contents of the Christian Bible.

[Evelyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I choose this lecture (Great Courses video, borrowed from my public library) as an introduction and adjunct to my personal reading of the bible.
The lecture consists of 36 half-hour exposés. The study frames the bible as a literary ensemble with different voices, styles and messages that make a cohesive whole. At the beginning of each lectures, Mr. Koester introduces the political and social context in which the author frames, and the audience receives, the message. He also explains and contrasts the various literary devices employed, then the overall meaning is developed, often illustrated with maps and well chosen art images. Finally, the next lecture is introduced seamlessly. It all flows clearly, going through the bible in the way it is already organized. Mr. Koester verbal delivery is clear, his vocabulary is precise and not overly academic, and his narrative arc is coherent and he doesn’t impose his personal views. I could not have chosen a better guide and I enjoyed this series tremendously. Even if you have studied the bible in all sorts of ways, this lecture offers a different but compelling perspective, while respecting text and doctrine. Well worth the 18 hours!

[Boy Baukema · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wanted to learn more to keep up with members of my family that went to Christian schools.
Really liked how the bible was treated as a work of fiction with multiple authors and how it discusses the historical context, modern day controversies, bible in art and modern day examples.
Liked the narrator too, felt I was listening to a competent professor.
My only grievance is that I would've liked to enjoy some excerpts, I think the bible has great prose that I enjoy it's just hidden beneath a lot of tedious stuff.

[Emanuele Pezzani · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was nice to revisit the stories and books from the "Bible", the famous and the more obscure ones, but as a scholar myself I was honestly expecting more literature and less theology: more analyses on the literary style and figures, less expositions of the plots, and more debates on authorship and philology. Still, the reader is compelling and engaging enough and clearly knowledgeable, I enjoyed it, just not sure I would recommend it.

[Carôle Ceres · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting but not Infallible…

I was enjoying the summaries (although I was disappointed with the scarcity of discussion on the Psalms, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes), in fact, the interpretation of the latter and the book of Job, is lacking insight.

It was informative in parts and sadly lacking, in others.

I listened to the audiobook version of this title. I was appreciative of the opportunity to have access to it via the Audible Plus Included catalogue.

[Tran Truong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Học khoá này xong mới thấy đọc Kinh thánh như kiểu đọc công án của thiền tông. Chúa mà dễ hiểu thì chắc đã không cần thần học, nhưng mà Chúa vượt lên trên tầm hiểu biết của con người. Chưa bao giờ thấy Kinh Thánh tuyệt vời như thế vì sự phức tạp và mâu thuẫn. Nói chung Kinh Thánh không phải một chiều, và hiểu theo nghĩa đen. Cũng khó.

[Hadyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel like my library's audio book is an abridged version, leaving out several key parts of the bible. It was only 18 chapters long but the audio at the beginning of each chapter went up to 35 chapters. The most obvious among those left out was the creation story.

[Jenny Webb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m sympathetic to Koester’s Bible as lit approach, and I enjoyed the way he put his reading together. His reading of Revelation imagery is worth the setup of you haven’t heard it before (I hadn’t); there’s something to seeing the Bible ass a whole project that’s satisfying.

[Ryk Stanton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn’t dislike this book. I thought it was fair-minded — not preachy and not critical — but I don’t know if it has staying power. Still, it was an easy listen and presented information to teach me something.

[Tammi Stuhldreher · Rating 5 out of 5]

These essays were so good! My understanding of Scripture has increased and I've been truly blessed by the shared knowledge. I read/listened to these straight through this time, and will choose the essays that go with my Bible study in the future for another listen.

[db · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent review of various chapters of the Bible.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75

[Norjak · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5
More of a survey/overview

[Alexis Durante · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastically informative, beautifully narrated. Loved looking at the Bible through a lens of literature that I hadn’t often come across in my studies. A fantastic read from both a religious and secular perspective!