Starting with the renowned book of the dun cow, wangerin s writing career has encompassed most every genre. The bible as a novel new edition by walter wangerin isbn. Wangerin has won the national book award, the new york times best childrens book of the year award, and several gold medallion awards, including best fiction awards for both the book of god and paul. Stories of gods intrusive grace was released in 2017. Written by walter wangerin jr the book of god the bible. Now that may seem sacrilegious to some and to a couple years ago i read walter wangerin s book of the dun cow and book of sorrows and i consider them underrated masterpieces. I was in a leadership turbogroup during the spring of 2007. Acts of the almighty by beloved, national book awardwinning author walter wangerin jr.
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Wangerin 1996, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. An intimate portrait of a complex individual through whom god was at work, turning the world upside down. His story the book of the dun cow won the national book award in the usa. I gained more than i would have thought possible by doing this. The bible as a novel unabridged audio book on cd 9781543603910 by walter wangerin. The paperback of the the book of god by walter wangerin jr.
Prepare to be swept away by scripture as never before. He won the american book award for the book of the dun cow. Walter wangerin finds god everywhere christianity today. But it is gripping because it is not fiction, but ages old truth. The book of god for children by walter wangerin jr. Recreating the high drama, low comedy, gentle humor, and aweinspiring holiness of the biblical narrative, wangerin reveals the humanity and eternal messages behind the text. Known for his bestselling book of the dun cow, wangerins writing voice is immediately recognizable, and his fans number in the millions. I saw a sight so strange and experienced something so amazing that it is hard for me to explain it. Wangerin 1998, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
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