Be Not Far from Me: The Oldest Love Story: Legends from the Bible

Eric Kimmel weaves favorite biblical tales with lesser known ones from the Midrash to create a suspenseful, accessible collection that reads like a novel. The story begins with Abraham, who as a boy searched for and discovered a God greater than the idols others worshipped. It continues with vivid portrayals of nineteen other leaders, including beloved characters like Samson, David, Deborah, and Daniel, and less familiar ones like Miriam, Hosea, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. These heroes and heroines accomplish incredible feats yet also exhibit human weaknesses. And, like a father, God remains constant in his love but must teach his children the error of their ways.Kimmel captures the drama of these timeless tales in modern language that makes them accessible and riveting. His perceptive prologue and epilogue also link these stories to today's world. More than just a collection of Bible stories, Be Not Far From Me is a thought-provoking epic that brings past, present, and future together in the ongoing love story between God and humanity. Illustrated with powerful portraits by David Diaz, this is a page-turner to be treasured by people of all ages.