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Bible Novel
2012-11-13, 10:40 PM #1
Is there a version of the Holy Bible in a "historical fiction novel" format, following the same chapter structure?

I know there's a lot of Christian fiction, or something referred as "Biblical novels", but Google didn't give me any actual Bible rewrites.
幻術
2012-11-13, 11:25 PM #2
Hmm... Found something that fits the bill.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-God-Bible-as-Novel/dp/0745955398
幻術
2012-11-13, 11:46 PM #3
Might check out the book 'hero' by Stephen Lawhead.
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2012-11-13, 11:51 PM #4
Quote:
On this undercover assignment, Special Agent Alex Hunter is getting way more than he ever bargained for. Charged by ICON--the International Coalition of Nations--to penetrate a secret terrorist cell headed by a man called The Prophet, he swiftly finds himself entangled in a web of mysterious people and dangerous events. Violence and betrayal dog his every step.
http://www.amazon.com/City-Dreams-Hero-Book-1/dp/1417603224
Mmm... Doesn't look like a novelization / dramatization of the Bible to me, in all fairness. Though "Betrayal Dog" does sound cool in a sentence. :)
幻術
2012-11-14, 9:42 AM #5
if i remember correctly "the prophet" is John the baptist. It's a really modernized fiction of the "gospels" not sure if that fits what you were looking for.
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2012-11-14, 11:32 AM #6
I think it would be better if they turned the bible into an anime series.
2012-11-14, 5:18 PM #7
Just read the Baroque Cycle, it's damn close to scripture.
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2012-11-14, 6:02 PM #8
Isn't it already historical fiction?
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2012-11-14, 6:31 PM #9
>> Just read the Baroque Cycle, it's damn close to scripture.

 Yah, it's definitely somewhere on my To-Read list.

>> Isn't it already historical fiction?

 But it just isn't any fun to read.

Anyway, I think I know what I might be doing for the next NaNoWriMo. :)
幻術
2012-11-14, 6:39 PM #10
Originally posted by Koobie:
>> Just read the Baroque Cycle, it's damn close to scripture.

 Yah, it's definitely somewhere on my To-Read list.

>> Isn't it already historical fiction?

 But it just isn't any fun to read.

Anyway, I think I know what I might be doing for the next NaNoWriMo. :)


Oh, well if you want fun to read.. how about an annotated comic? Much more entertaining than a novel.
http://www.blasphemersbible.com/Index.php

But also, actual books that are actually topical:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Singer-Song-Finale-Trilogy/dp/0830813217/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1352948283&sr=8-2&keywords=calvin+miller+the+singer
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2012-11-15, 2:23 PM #11
Originally posted by Koobie:
Hmm... Found something that fits the bill.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-God-Bible-as-Novel/dp/0745955398


My dad read this a few years ago. Said it was really neat.
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2012-11-16, 11:25 PM #12
You guys know that interlude in 1984 that's a copy of Emmanuel Goldstein's manifesto? Well, the novelization of the Bible has basically that interlude inserted over and over again every three pages or so.
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2012-11-22, 10:27 AM #13
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2012-11-22, 11:56 AM #14
...just nvrmind...
幻術
2012-11-24, 2:57 AM #15
Originally posted by Dormouse:
Oh, well if you want fun to read.. how about an annotated comic? Much more entertaining than a novel.
http://www.blasphemersbible.com/Index.php
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