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The Book of God: The Bible as a Novel Audiobook, by Walter Wangerin Play Audiobook Sample

The Book of God: The Bible as a Novel Audiobook

The Book of God: The Bible as a Novel Audiobook, by Walter Wangerin Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Walter Wangerin Publisher: Zondervan Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 18.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 13.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2003 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780310260042

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

39

Longest Chapter Length:

151:31 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:35 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

42:02 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

9

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Publisher Description

Experience the Bible as a singular, powerful story and prepare to be swept away by Scripture as never before! Wangerin’s “Bible storybook for adults” features brilliant settings, dramatized scenes, and added dialogue—all gleaned from extensive research.

The Book of God reads like a novel, dramatizing the sweep of biblical events, bringing to life the men and women of this ancient book in vivid detail and dialogue. From Abraham wandering in the desert to Jesus teaching the multitudes on a Judean hillside, this award-winning bestseller follows the biblical story from start to finish.

Priests and kings, apostles and prophets, common folk and charismatic leaders—individual stories offer glimpses into an unfolding revelation that reaches across the centuries to touch us today. The Book of God:

  • Follows the biblical story in chronological order

  • Filled with carefully researched cultural and historical background

  • Includes biblical events viewed through the eyes of minor characters

Master storyteller Walter Wangerin Jr. shares the story of the Bible from beginning to end as you’ve never heard it before, retold with exciting detail and passionate energy. Experience the Bible in a beautiful new way! 

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Awards

  • Winner of Book of the Year - Christianity Today, 1997
  • Winner of Christian Book Award Winner, 1997

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About Walter Wangerin

Walter Wangerin Jr. (1944–2021) was widely recognized as one of the most gifted writers writing on the issues of faith and spirituality. Known for his bestselling The Book of the Dun Cow, Wangerin’s writing voice is immediately recognizable, and his fans number in the millions. The author of over forty books including The Book of God, Wangerin won the National Book Award and the New York Times Best Children’s Book of the Year Award. He was Senior Research Professor at Valparaiso University.