Our list of some of the best Bible Story books & series in recent years. Get inspired by one or more of the following books.
- The Whole Bible Story: Everything That Happens in the Bible in Plain English (2011)
- The Story of the Bible: Volume I – The Old Testament (2015)
- Bedtime Bible Story Book: 365 Read-aloud Stories from the Bible (1995)
- The 52 Greatest Stories of the Bible: A Weekly Devotional (2016)
- Egermeier’s Bible Story Book (2008)
- The Story of the Bible: Volume II – The New Testament (2015)
- The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People (2011)
- The Hidden Story of Jacob: What We Can See in Hebrew That We Cannot See in English (2019)
- Seamless: Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story (Member Book) (2015)
- Big Book of Bible Story Coloring Pages for Elementary Kids (Big Books) (2018)
- Read-Aloud Book of Bible Stories (2012)
The Whole Bible Story: Everything That Happens in the Bible in Plain English (2011)
Sometimes readers just want to know what happens next. Dr. William Marty presents the entire narrative of the Bible in chronological order from creation to the New Testament Church. The action moves smoothly from story to story without slowing down for law, poetry, prophecy, or instruction.
The Story of the Bible: Volume I – The Old Testament (2015)
Children should not just read the Bible, but experience it. In young readers will discover not only the sanctity and wisdom, but the excitement of the stories and events that shaped human history and brought about our salvation.
Bedtime Bible Story Book: 365 Read-aloud Stories from the Bible (1995)
Make the most out of bedtime with 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories Children love Bible stories, especially when they are written in age-appropiate, easy-to-understand language. Written specifically for ages 3-8, this book has a year's supply of the best-loved Bible stories that will delight your children.
The 52 Greatest Stories of the Bible: A Weekly Devotional (2016)
How well do everyday Christians know the stories that have shaped their faith? More than just a collection of significant and entertaining stories, The 52 Greatest Stories of the Bible impresses upon readers the beautiful interconnectedness of the varied narratives we find in the Bible.
Egermeier’s Bible Story Book (2008)
Beloved for generations, Egermeier’s® Bible Story Book has sold millions of copies and continues to bring Bible stories to life for children and adults around the world. Many of us remember this classic story book as the first one from which our parents and Sunday school teachers taught us. This newly updated version carries on an outstanding tradition of excellence.
The Story of the Bible: Volume II – The New Testament (2015)
Children should not just read the Bible, but experience it. In young readers will discover not only the sanctity and wisdom, but the excitement of the stories and events that shaped human history and brought about our salvation.
The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People (2011)
“The Greatest Story Ever Told” is more than just a cliché. God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story for Teens is all about—the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story for Teens sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation.
The Hidden Story of Jacob: What We Can See in Hebrew That We Cannot See in English (2019)
Reading the Bible in the original Hebrew allows us to notice many things that remain invisible in English translations. This brief book pulls back the layers of translation traditions by looking into the original Hebrew text of the story of Jacob and his children.
Seamless: Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story (Member Book) (2015)
In seven sessions, Seamless covers the people, places, and promises of the Bible, tying them together into the greater story of Scripture. Participants in this study will gain an overarching understanding of the fundamental layout and meaning of the Bible.
Big Book of Bible Story Coloring Pages for Elementary Kids (Big Books) (2018)
No matter which children’s curriculum you use or what type of children’s ministry program you have, Big Books will provide hours of creative Bible learning and fun! You’ll find games, art activities, coloring pages, creative storytelling, object lessons, Bible talks, crafts, puzzles, science experiments, and more! Plus each Big Book is reproducible and comes with perforated pages and a Scripture index.
Read-Aloud Book of Bible Stories (2012)
From the scores of beautiful and thrilling tales in the Bible, celebrated British author Amy Steedman has collected three dozen that are sure to delight young children. With the confidence of a master storyteller practiced in holding the attention of even the most restless child, she weaves tales of Noah and Moses, Solomon and David, and Daniel in the lion’s den.
Best Bible Story Books Everyone Should Read
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Finding Your Place in God's Story: 5 Weeks with the Women in Jesus' Lineage
Author(s): Teresa Swanstrom Anderson
ID: 3520134, Publisher: The Navigators, Year: 2022, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture
Author(s): Christopher Watkin
ID: 3535195, Publisher: Zondervan Academic, Year: 2022, Size: 3 Mb, Format: epub
The Epic Story of the Bible: How to Read and Understand God's Word
Author(s): Greg Gilbert
ID: 3596694, Publisher: Crossway, Year: 2022, Size: 1 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not errorless. Some books are absolutely record-breakers according to The New York Times, others are drafted by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant books you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.