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Not Quite as in the Scriptures: Reality and Fiction in the Bible
In a beautiful, fascinating retelling of Scripture, Ithamar Perath embodies the angels of biblical times, using their voices to reimagine history.
Book by book, chapter by chapter, an alternative, secular Bible is born – new, yet still familiar.
This new Bible weaves together drama, history, epic poetry, and personal experience, providing answers to long-unresolved questions. The list includes, among many biblical items, inquiries into a large number of elusive historical questions, such
What happened to the Holy Ark?
Who was the mother of King David?
Wherefrom was Solomon's wisdom?
Who wrote the second book of Isaiah?
Perath takes the timeless stories of the Bible, examining them through the prism of scripture, paleography, archaeology, and geology. Based on these, he lets his imagination run free, conjuring a new, captivating account of the world’s best-known stories.
Book by book, chapter by chapter, an alternative, secular Bible is born – new, yet still familiar.
This new Bible weaves together drama, history, epic poetry, and personal experience, providing answers to long-unresolved questions. The list includes, among many biblical items, inquiries into a large number of elusive historical questions, such
What happened to the Holy Ark?
Who was the mother of King David?
Wherefrom was Solomon's wisdom?
Who wrote the second book of Isaiah?
Perath takes the timeless stories of the Bible, examining them through the prism of scripture, paleography, archaeology, and geology. Based on these, he lets his imagination run free, conjuring a new, captivating account of the world’s best-known stories.
330 pages, Paperback
Published August 28, 2023
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September 15, 2023
An extraordinary journey that revitalizes ancient Scripture...
"Not Quite as in the Scriptures: Reality and Fiction in the Bible" by Ithamar Perath is an extraordinary journey that revitalizes ancient Scripture tales. Perath's ingenious approach channels biblical angels' voices, creating an alternative Bible that feels both fresh and familiar.
Perath carefully crafts this new Bible, merging drama, history, epic poetry, and personal experience. Through this unique lens, he addresses age-old mysteries like the Holy Ark's fate, King David's mother's identity, and Solomon's wisdom origins. Perath navigates these questions and more with scholarly rigor and creative imagination.
This innovative work goes beyond traditional biblical interpretations, exploring elusive historical mysteries that have intrigued scholars for generations. Fearlessly, Perath tackles questions like the Holy Ark's fate and King David's mother's identity. He examines scripture, paleography, archaeology, and geology, providing insightful answers that challenge conventional wisdom.
Perath's distinctive approach breathes new life into these timeless stories. By embodying biblical angels' voices and blending them with imaginative storytelling, he offers readers a unique perspective on the world's most famous narratives. Each chapter unfolds like a revelation, illuminating Bible mysteries.
An interesting read that comes highly recommended. Five stars from me. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
"Not Quite as in the Scriptures: Reality and Fiction in the Bible" by Ithamar Perath is an extraordinary journey that revitalizes ancient Scripture tales. Perath's ingenious approach channels biblical angels' voices, creating an alternative Bible that feels both fresh and familiar.
Perath carefully crafts this new Bible, merging drama, history, epic poetry, and personal experience. Through this unique lens, he addresses age-old mysteries like the Holy Ark's fate, King David's mother's identity, and Solomon's wisdom origins. Perath navigates these questions and more with scholarly rigor and creative imagination.
This innovative work goes beyond traditional biblical interpretations, exploring elusive historical mysteries that have intrigued scholars for generations. Fearlessly, Perath tackles questions like the Holy Ark's fate and King David's mother's identity. He examines scripture, paleography, archaeology, and geology, providing insightful answers that challenge conventional wisdom.
Perath's distinctive approach breathes new life into these timeless stories. By embodying biblical angels' voices and blending them with imaginative storytelling, he offers readers a unique perspective on the world's most famous narratives. Each chapter unfolds like a revelation, illuminating Bible mysteries.
An interesting read that comes highly recommended. Five stars from me. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
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