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message 1: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4454 comments For those who love seeing the Bible come to life through Biblical fiction, this challenge will help you see the stories in the Bible through a different lens.

LEVELS:
Level 1: Sunday School (1-10 books)
Level 2: Youth Group (11-20 books)
Level 3: Young Adults (21-30 books)
Level 4: Bible Study (31-40 books)
Level 5: Ministry (40+ books)

Here are links to Biblical Fiction books related to the Old Testament and the New Testament:

Old Testament: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

New Testament: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Please respond with “I’m in!” if you are going to take part in this challenge and what level you are choosing.


message 2: by Crystal (last edited Dec 30, 2023 09:53PM) (new)

Crystal | 821 comments I'm in for Level 1:Sunday School (1-10 books)

1. Sarai (Wives of the Patriarchs, #1) by Jill Eileen Smith 2. Daughter of Eden Eve's Story by Jill Eileen Smith 3. The Dog Who Was There by Ron Marasco 4. Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar 5. The Friends of Jesus (Heart of the Story, #2) by Karen Kingsbury
6. Michal (The Wives of King David, #1) by Jill Eileen Smith 7. Pearl in the Sand, Sampler by Tessa Afshar 8. The Well (The Living Water, #1) by Stephanie Landsem 9. Abigail (The Wives of King David, #2) by Jill Eileen Smith 10. Unshaken Ruth (Lineage of Grace, #3) by Francine Rivers
11. Unspoken Bathsheba (Lineage of Grace, #4) by Francine Rivers 12. The Miracle of Christmas 15 Inspirational Stories to Read Through the Advent Season by Stormie Omartian


message 3: by Lauri (last edited Dec 29, 2023 09:13PM) (new)

Lauri Gentry | 466 comments I'm going to Sunday School
The Shepherd's Wife (Jerusalem Road, #2) by Angela Elwell Hunt (1/31) Daughter of Cana (Jerusalem Road, #1) by Angela Elwell Hunt (3/17) yes, I read them out of order
Love Amid The Ashes (Treasure of His Love) by Mesu Andrews (5/6) The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar (5/28) On This Foundation (The Restoration Chronicles, #3) by Lynn Austin (12/29)


message 4: by Christine (new)

Christine Indorf | 392 comments Level 1. I do read Biblical Fiction but can't imagine reading more than 10


message 5: by Katrina (last edited Jan 02, 2024 12:51PM) (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 920 comments I'm in for Level 1: Sunday School (1-10 books)

1. To Dwell Among Cedars (The Covenant House, #1) by Connilyn Cossette (6/4)
2. Hadassah One Night with the King by Tommy Tenney (8/26)


message 6: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4454 comments I'm i for Level 2: Youth Group (11-20 books)


message 7: by Jamie (The Kansan Reader) (last edited Apr 27, 2023 02:24PM) (new)

Jamie  (The Kansan Reader) (thekansanreader) I'm in. As of 2/3/23, I'm changing my level to Level 3 (21-30) books.

4/30

The Days of Elijah by John Noble In the Field of Grace by Tessa Afshar Bread of Angels In Feast or Famine


message 8: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2311 comments I'm in for Level 1: Sunday School (1-10 books)


message 9: by Ana (last edited Jun 04, 2023 07:07PM) (new)

Ana Lopez | 132 comments I’m in with Level 1: Sunday School (1-10 books)

1. Michal (The Wives of King David, #1) by Jill Eileen Smith 2. Abigail (The Wives of King David, #2) by Jill Eileen Smith 3. Bathsheba (The Wives of King David, #3) by Jill Eileen Smith 4. To Dwell Among Cedars (The Covenant House, #1) by Connilyn Cossette 5. Whirlwind (Whispers on the Wind Book 2) by Dana McNeely 6. Between the Wild Branches (The Covenant House, #2) by Connilyn Cossette


message 10: by Deb (new)

Deb Raker (dlr81259) | 16 comments I’m in level 2.


message 11: by Karen (last edited Dec 31, 2023 11:56AM) (new)

Karen | 1469 comments I'm in! This is an area I really want to focus on in 2023 so I'm aiming for Level 4: Bible Study (31-40 books).

Progress: 14/31-40

1. The Fourth Wise Man by Susan Summers (2/11/23)
2. Dead Sea Rising by Jerry B. Jenkins (5/8/23)
3. Unveiled: Tamar by Francine Rivers (5/24/23)
4. The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado (9/11/23)
5. The Shepherd's Story by Jimmy Dunne (9/18/23)
6. This Is the Stable by Cynthia Cotton (9/8/23)
7. The Stable Cat's Christmas by Christina Vrba (9/13/23)
8. Itsy Bitsy Christmas: A Reimagined Nativity Story for Advent and Christmas by Max Lucado (10/31/23)
9. Young Mary of Nazareth by Marianna Mayer (11/16/23)
10. Hurry! Hurry! Have You Heard? by Laura Krauss (11/23/23)
11. Who Was Born This Special Day? by Eve Bunting (11/23/23)
12. The Christmas Bell by Rolf Krenzer (11/23/23)
13. The Story of the Three Wise Kings by Tomie dePaola (11/23/23)
14. Benjamin's Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs by Melody Carlson (11/23/23)


message 12: by Charlene (new)

Charlene | 611 comments I’m in for Level 1: Sunday School (1-10 books) :)

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message 13: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (lizr8900) | 243 comments I'm in for Level 2: Youth Group (11-20 books)


message 14: by Yannick Tricia (new)

Yannick Tricia | 14 comments I am in for Level 1; Sunday school


message 15: by Chris (new)

Chris | 398 comments I'm in for Sunday School.


message 16: by Bonny (new)

Bonny (bonnybonnybeth) | 682 comments I'm back to reading Biblical Fiction, planning to start with Genesis! Goal is 10.


message 17: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4454 comments #1 Daughter of Eden Eve's Story by Jill Eileen Smith #2 Solomon's Song by Roberta Kells Dorr


message 18: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4454 comments #3 Jerusalem Rising Adah's Journey (Tribes of Israel) by Barbara M. Britton


message 19: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4454 comments #4 In Feast or Famine (The Egyptian Chronicles, #2) by Mesu Andrews


message 20: by Betty (new)

Betty Q | 7 comments If i join this challenge, do I only read the books on the list, or can I read any books that are tagged Christian fiction? Also, do I include books I read prior to joining the challenge?


message 21: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4454 comments Betty wrote: "If i join this challenge, do I only read the books on the list, or can I read any books that are tagged Christian fiction? Also, do I include books I read prior to joining the challenge?"

You can read books that are not on the list as long as they are considered Biblical Fiction (another words based on a Bible Story). You can include any Biblical fiction that your have read since Jan 2023. Welcome Betty and I hope this helps.


message 22: by Loraine (last edited Sep 06, 2023 12:09PM) (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4454 comments #5 Daughter of Deliverance (Lions of Judah #6) by Gilbert Morris #6 The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar #7 By the Waters of Babylon (Psalm, #2) by Mesu Andrews #8 The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar #9 ...& My Beloved Is Mine (Song of Solomon #2) by Elsa Quiñones #10 The Thief (The Living Water, #2) by Stephanie Landsem #11 Voice of the Ancient (The King's Men, #1) by Connilyn Cossette


message 23: by Karen (new)

Karen | 1469 comments I definitely won't make my goal (attempted way too many challenges this year). I won't make it past Level 2.


message 24: by Bonny (new)

Bonny (bonnybonnybeth) | 682 comments I read NO Biblical fiction books this past year, though I planned to read ones set during Genesis. I'll try again in 2024!


message 25: by Katrina (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 920 comments I chose Level 1, and while I hoped to read more, I did complete the challenge with 2 books.

1. To Dwell Among Cedars (The Covenant House, #1) by Connilyn Cossette (6/4)
2. Hadassah One Night with the King by Tommy Tenney (8/26)


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