Art of the Biblical Narrative

Robert Alter

Robert Alter reads the Old Testament with new eyes-the eves of a literary critic.  He takes the bold yet simple step of reading the Bible as a literary creation.  Robert Alter is winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Jewish Thought.  This book is recommended for EfM Year 1

Basic Books

Cover: Paperback

Pages: 195

Dimensions: 8 x 5.25 x .5

 $16.50  

Cain: A Novel

Joseph F. Grizone

"Cain" is a dramatic retelling of the biblical story of Cain and Abel.

Houghton Mifflin Company

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 159

Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.6 x 0.8

 $24.00  

Collegeville Bible Time-Line

This illustrated, laminated fold-out time-line that ranges from 2100 BCE to 140 CE is an invaluable tool for the Bible student.  The book also includes a History of Bible Times by Dr. David F. Payne.  Recommended for EfM Year 1 and Year 2 Students.

Liturgical Press

Cover: Paperback

Pages: 10 plus fold-out

Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.75 x .25

 $12.95  

Embracing the Prophets in Contemporary Culture - DVD

Walter Brueggemann

Walter Brueggemann on confronting today's "Pharaohs". This DVD contains all video content needed to conduct this six-session study. Each session begins with a 10-15 minute video presentation by Brueggemann followed by filmed interaction with a diverse small group. Handbook sold separately.

Morehouse Publishing

Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.5

 $39.95