Bible Stories Retold

Author: Wang Zhongxiang / He Qiufu (editors)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This collection primarily draws from the "Old and New Testaments" and the "Apocrypha," which were once part of the Christian Bible but excluded from the Protestant canon. The selection focuses on the "Old Testament," highlighting the literary and aesthetic significance of the stories. Each of the 62 stories is accompanied by a brief commentary, including the source of adaptations, sociohistorical value, modern significance for cultivating human qualities, and cultural and literary influences. The book strives to demonstrate four aspects of integration: combining story composition with concise introductions, vivid narration with academic exploration, active innovation with rigorous pragmatism, and a complete structure with in-depth focus.