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The Wisdom of Solomon

Piers Paul Read

The Wisdom of Solomon

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Traditionally believed to be written by King Solomon himself, though later attributed to his friends and followers, the author of the Greek text is well versed in the popular philosophical, religious, and ethical writings adopted by Hellenistic Alexandria. In his introduction, Piers Paul Read contemplates this story that impressed him greatly as a child, one in which wisdom pleases God so greatly he gives Solomon everything else besides

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Piers Paul Read

The Song of Solomon

A.S. Byatt

The Song of Solomon

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The only piece of erotic literature in the Bible, this book was regarded by earlier devotees as an allegory of God's love for his people. Taking the form of a poem, the song tells of two lovers praising each other's bodies. The text is introduced by A.S. Byatt

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A.S. Byatt

The Second Book of Moses, Called Ex...

David Grossman

The Second Book of Moses, Called Exodus

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A central theme running through the Bible, Exodus tells of the mass movement of people, including the Israelites' escape from slavery, the wanderings of Moses and his followers and the Ten Commandments given to Moses on Mount Sinai. The text is introduced by author David Grossman.

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David Grossman

The Gospel According to Matthew

A.N. Wilson

The Gospel According to Matthew

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A.N. Wilson

The Gospel According to Luke

Richard Holloway

The Gospel According to Luke

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The Gospel According to Luke is the third, and longest, of the four gospels. It is an account of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth and details the story of his life, from the events of his birth, to his crucifixion and the Ascension.

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Richard Holloway

The Gospel According to John

Blake Morrison

The Gospel According to John

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In both the literary sense and content, this gospel differs dramatically from the others in that it expresses the movement towards agnosticism and is more concerned with explaining high concepts like truth, light, life and spirit than recounting historical fact. With an introduction by Blake Morrison

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Blake Morrison

The First Book of Moses, Called Gen...

Steven Rose

The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis

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Genesis covers some of the most famous stories of all time, including the garden of Eden, Noah's Ark and Cain and Abel. Using the emergence of the people of Israel as a starting point, it tells the story of the beginning of the world as ancient writers understood it. The text is introduced by Steven Rose.

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Steven Rose

The First and Second Books of Samue...

Меир Шалев

The First and Second Books of Samuel

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This volume presents the Old Testament book of Samuel, with an introduction by Meir Shalev. In two parts, the book tells the story of one of the most charismatic of Old Testament characters, King David and his meteoric rise and inevitable fall.

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Меир Шалев

The Epistles of James, Peter, John...

Dalai Lama

The Epistles of James, Peter, John and Jude

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Alongside the epistles of Paul in the New Testament are short letters of four unknown early Christian writers, James, Peter, John and Jude. Those of Peter were composed in excellent Greek, James emphasizes the need for good works and Peter berates false prophets. With an introduction by the Dalai Lama.

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Dalai Lama

The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to...

Ruth Rendell

The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to The Romans

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Paul was the most influential figure in the early Christian church. In this epistle, written to the founders of the church in Rome, he sets out some of his ideas on the importance of faith in overcoming mankind's innate sinfulness and in obtaining redemption. With an introduction by Ruth Rendell

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Ruth Rendell

The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to...

Karen Armstrong

The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to The Hebrews

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Hebrews marks a parting of the ways for Jews and Christians of the first century. It makes a case for the superiority of the new Christian 'faith' over old Hebrew orthodoxy and draws on the Old Testament for precedents for Jesus's ministry and to paint a picture of Jesus.

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Karen Armstrong

The Books of Ruth and Esther

Joanna Trollope

The Books of Ruth and Esther

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This volume presents the texts of two Old Testament books, Ruth and Esther, two of the very few biblical stories to focus on women. Ruth in particular has attracted much attention from feminist scholars, though it reinforces age-old notions of male dominance. With an introduction by Joanna Trollope

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Joanna Trollope

The Books of Jonah, Micah and Nahum

Alasdair Gray

The Books of Jonah, Micah and Nahum

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This text presents the books of Jonah, Micah and Nahum. The book of Jonah shows the people of Nineveh being forgiven, yet this overturns usual biblical narrative such as Micah and Nahum where Israel's enemies are expected to get their come-uppance. With an introduction by Alasdair Gray.

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Alasdair Gray

The Book of the Prophet Isaiah

Peter Ackroyd

The Book of the Prophet Isaiah

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This is the text of the book of Isaiah, the first and foremost of the 17 'prophetic' books of the Old Testament. Contrasting with images of wrath and destruction are visions of an age of peace and harmony. The biblical text is introduced by Peter Ackroyd.

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Peter Ackroyd

The Book of Psalms

Bono

The Book of Psalms

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Bono

The Book of Job

Louis de Bernieres

The Book of Job

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Suffering in an unjust world is the theme of this book. God punishes Job, a wealthy and pious man, after giving an assertion to Satan that his subject will never curse him. It goes on to explain why Job has suffered, raising ethical questions about the nature of divinity. The text is introduced by author Louis de Bernieres

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Louis de Bernieres

The Acts of the Apostles

P.D. James

The Acts of the Apostles

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Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jesus's disciples, spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean against a background of persecution. With an introduction by P.D. James

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P.D. James

Proverbs

Charles Johnson

Proverbs

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Drawn from the wisdom of ancient oral tradition, this book contains two main doctrines: teaching the attainment of wisdom, and warning against life's pitfalls, from excessive drink to promiscuity. The text is introduced by Charles Johnson.

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Charles Johnson

Ecclesiastes or, The Preacher

Дорис Лессинг

Ecclesiastes or, The Preacher

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Ancient tradition suggests that this world-weary lament is the work of Solomon in old age. Casting its eye over the transient nature of life, the book questions the striving for wisdom and the truth, choosing instead to espouse the value of living for the moment. The text is introduced by Doris Lessing.

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Дорис Лессинг

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