Bible People & Stories

The people and stories of the Bible, from Adam and Eve and the patriarchs to Mary, the apostles and the famous stories told to children.

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Adam & Eve Adam and Eve, the garden of Eden, the fall and original sin, and what the story of the first couple teaches. Cain & Abel The story of Cain and Abel, the Bible's first brothers and first murder, and its lessons on envy and responsibility. Abraham & Sarah Abraham and Sarah, God's covenant with them, the promised son Isaac, Hagar and Ishmael, and Abraham as the father of faith. Melchizedek Melchizedek, the priest-king of Salem who blessed Abraham, and his place in Hebrews and Christian teaching on priesthood. Isaac, Jacob & Esau Isaac, Jacob and Esau: the birthright and blessing, Jacob's ladder and wrestling with God, and the twelve tribes. Joseph & His Brothers Joseph and his brothers: the coat of many colors, slavery in Egypt, Pharaoh's dreams and the family's reconciliation. Moses & the Exodus Moses and the Exodus: the burning bush, the plagues, the Red Sea crossing, Mount Sinai and the Ten Commandments. Gideon Gideon, the judge who led three hundred men against Midian, and the Gideon Bibles named after him. Samson & Delilah Samson and Delilah: the strongman judge of Israel, his Nazirite vow, his betrayal and his last act of strength. King David King David: shepherd, psalmist and king, his rise and failures, the House of David series and the archaeology of his kingdom. King Solomon King Solomon: his wisdom, wealth and temple, the Queen of Sheba, and the search for Solomon's Jerusalem. Elijah & Elisha The prophets Elijah and Elisha: Mount Carmel, the still small voice, the chariot of fire and Elisha's miracles. Mary, Mother of Jesus Mary, the mother of Jesus, in scripture and in Christian devotion, from the Annunciation to Marian feasts, apparitions and the rosary. Joseph of Nazareth Joseph of Nazareth, husband of Mary and guardian of Jesus, the Holy Family and devotion to St. Joseph. John the Baptist John the Baptist: prophet, baptizer of Jesus and forerunner of the Messiah, and the feasts and churches that honor him. Peter Simon Peter the apostle: fisherman, disciple, denier and rock of the church, his feasts and his legacy in Rome. The Twelve Disciples The twelve disciples of Jesus, who they were and what became of them, from Andrew and Jude to Judas Iscariot. Paul the Apostle Paul the Apostle: his conversion on the Damascus road, his missionary journeys, his letters and his teaching on Israel and the church. Women of the Bible The women of the Bible, from Sarah, Ruth, Esther and Deborah to Mary Magdalene and Martha, and the films that retell their stories. The Creation Story The creation account of Genesis, the six days and the seventh day of rest, and how Christians read the story today. The Nephilim The Nephilim of Genesis 6, the giants of the Bible, and the theories about who or what they were. Noah's Ark Noah's Ark and the flood, the search on Mount Ararat, and the Ark Encounter replica in Kentucky. The Tower of Babel The Tower of Babel, the confusion of languages, and what the story says about human pride and unity. Sodom & Gomorrah Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot and his family, the destruction of the cities and the search for their ruins. The Ark of the Covenant & the Tabernacle The Ark of the Covenant, the Tabernacle and the Holy of Holies, their meaning and the search for the lost Ark. The Walls of Jericho Joshua and the fall of Jericho, Rahab, the Promised Land, and what archaeology says about the city. David & Goliath David and Goliath, the shepherd boy and the giant, and how the story is told, taught and retold today. The Fiery Furnace Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in Nebuchadnezzar's fiery furnace, the faith that refused to bow, and the film that retells it. Daniel in the Lions' Den Daniel in the lions' den, the prophet who kept praying under a king's decree, and the lessons drawn from him. Jonah & the Whale Jonah and the great fish, the prophet who ran from God, and the city of Nineveh that repented. The Woman at the Well The Samaritan woman at the well and Jesus' offer of living water, and what their conversation teaches. Zacchaeus Zacchaeus the tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus, and other Gospel of Luke stories of Jesus and outsiders. Bible Stories for Kids Bible stories for children: storybook Bibles, animated series such as The Chosen Adventures, and children's books that teach the faith. Life in Bible Times Daily life in Bible times: the land, cities, customs and rulers of ancient Israel, and what archaeology reveals about them.

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