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The 52 Greatest Stories of the Bible
Fifty-two of the most significant narratives of the Bible from Creation to Eternity present a foundational, clear synthesis along with the implications and applications of these interrelated stories. Readers of the Bible will find that each individual story is really one chapter in the larger story and Jesus is the point of the story, especially his death and resurrection. Gain a biblical worldview by understanding how the Bible answers the ultimate questions of life.
306 pages, Hardcover
First published July 29, 2008
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About the author
Kenneth D. Boa
104 books51 followersKenneth Boa is an author, a speaker, and the president of Reflections Ministries. He is the author of over fifty books, including Conformed to His Image, Faith Has Its Reasons, Face to Face, and Rewriting Your Broken Story. He is a contributing editor to the Open Bible, the Promise Keepers Men's Study Bible, and the Leadership Bible, and is the consulting editor of the Zondervan NASB Study Bible.
Boa earned a BS from Case Institute of Technology, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, a PhD from New York University, and a DPhil from the University of Oxford. He teaches a weekly Bible and Faith study at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where he resides with his wife.
Boa earned a BS from Case Institute of Technology, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, a PhD from New York University, and a DPhil from the University of Oxford. He teaches a weekly Bible and Faith study at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where he resides with his wife.
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February 12, 2019
We read this as part of a men's small-group Bible study, which is why it took me over a year to get through this. We have used several different books for our group, over the years, and this one was by far the best that we have used. I really enjoyed it. I learned a bit, but the book was perfect for our needs, providing a huge range of topics for us to discuss. It lent itself SO well to our group that I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a similar tool.
Each chapter is broken down into what are intended to be daily readings. The chapters are not long and can easily be read in one sitting, if you prefer to read them that way. There are two authors and each one has specific assignments in terms of the part of the chapter that they cover. I enjoyed both perspectives. There is a bit of humor included, but for the most part, this is serious fare.
The book is largely chronological, with the Old Testament making up the first half, (almost exactly), and the New Testament taking up the rest of the book. Some sections were stronger than others, but overall, this was a truly enjoyable read. I am not sure that these are the 52 greatest stories, because that is a pretty subjective thing. But most of the greatest stories in the Bible are covered here, in one way or another.
Highly recommended for either small groups or for anyone seeking a daily devotional.
Each chapter is broken down into what are intended to be daily readings. The chapters are not long and can easily be read in one sitting, if you prefer to read them that way. There are two authors and each one has specific assignments in terms of the part of the chapter that they cover. I enjoyed both perspectives. There is a bit of humor included, but for the most part, this is serious fare.
The book is largely chronological, with the Old Testament making up the first half, (almost exactly), and the New Testament taking up the rest of the book. Some sections were stronger than others, but overall, this was a truly enjoyable read. I am not sure that these are the 52 greatest stories, because that is a pretty subjective thing. But most of the greatest stories in the Bible are covered here, in one way or another.
Highly recommended for either small groups or for anyone seeking a daily devotional.
January 30, 2020
I am a new Christian (Jewish by birth and raised without religious education). At church, I've confused King Saul with the Saul who later became Paul. This book has helped understand passages in the old and new testaments (which can be quite overwhelming) to the wonderful stories and people of the bible. Although it's taking me longer to get through the stories than I had hoped, this book has given be a stronger foundation to understand the motives and desires of biblical figures.
May 23, 2018
Not what I expected! Maybe it was the format. Take what you need from this book!
July 16, 2018
Enlightening
So much easier to understand . Authors use humor to make it fun. I'm buying copies to share with friends.
So much easier to understand . Authors use humor to make it fun. I'm buying copies to share with friends.
December 29, 2018
I liked the format used in this devotional and liked many of the lessons they extracted from the stories they choose. My lease favorite part of the book was the prayer on Fridays.
April 3, 2019
It’s ok
This was ok and had some good thoughts. I thought it was very superficial much of the time and also I thought the view of God was limited in the display of His majesty.
This was ok and had some good thoughts. I thought it was very superficial much of the time and also I thought the view of God was limited in the display of His majesty.
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September 25, 2020very good reading
November 14, 2022
My wife and I loved reading this devotional book together. Boa and Turner do a great job bringing new and relevant incites from bible stories we have known for decades.
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