Fictional Novels Based on Bible Stories
Submitted by ajfrench on Thu, 03/01/2001 - 02:10
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- Abraham and Sarah - Roberta Dorr
- Barabbas: Felon/Friend - Marvin Harris
- Bathsheba: The Love Story that Changed History - Roberta Dorr (David & Bathsheba)
- Beloved Rabbi - Michele Torrey (Jesus)
- Beyond the Road to Damascus - Ferrel Glade Roundy (Paul)
- Joseph - James R. Shott
- Leah - James R. Shott (Jacob)
- Mary, Handmaiden of the Lord - Virginia N. Wilson (Mary, mother of Jesus)
- Solomon's Song - Roberta Dorr (Solomon)
- Son of Laughter - Frederick Buechner (Isaac, Jacob, & Esau)
- Stone Tables - Orson Scott Card (Moses)
- The Fifth Mountain - Paulo Coelho (Elijah)
- The Holy Embrace - Mario Brelich (Abraham & Sarah)
- The Red Tent - Anita Diamant (Dinah)** Highly recommend
- The Silas Diary - Gene Edwards (Paul & Barnabus)
- The Timothy Diary - Gene Edwards (Paul & Timothy)
- The Titus Diary - Gene Edwards (Titus & Paul)
- The Weeping Chamber - Sigmund Brouwer (Christ & Simon)
- Unashamed - Francine Rivers (Rahab)
- Unshaken - Francine Rivers (Ruth, Naomi,& Boaz)
- Unveiled - Francine Rivers (Tamar)
Have you read James Morrow's _Bible Stories for Adults_ or _The Harlot by the Side of the Road_ by Jonathan Kirsch? Both are short story collections. I have only read one of the stories in Morrow's book but it's more sci-fi alternate history (about a computer diciphering the pieces of the 10 commandments.) Kirsch's book contains stories from the bible that have been edited out because they're more controversial.
Robert Graves also wrote a book called _King Jesus_ but I haven't been able to find a copy cheap anywhere.
How about Sarah: Women of Genesis by Orson Scott Card?
Thanks for the suggestion. I checked out some reviews on the book and it sounds enjoyable.