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is this more of a novel or a very different translation of the bible?

Dave Rench Very much a narrative of the Bible. For instance, he spends very little time in the books of Deuteronomy & Leviticus, discussing the various laws. He …moreVery much a narrative of the Bible. For instance, he spends very little time in the books of Deuteronomy & Leviticus, discussing the various laws. He only talks about them in vague terms to define the purpose of the laws. I'm in "Samuel" right now. So far, it's been very good. Stays true to the stories, while giving additional details to add personalities to the people and give context to the story. Most are historically accurate information, but some are certainly his opinions (i.e. expounded story of Sarah giving her maidservant to Abraham and then adding imaginary details to give justification for why Sarah turned against her concubine the way she did).(less)

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I´m interested in reading this book but my concern is if this book directly follows the Bible itself. Does the book leave out information in the Bible? Does it go in order of events?

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