Peculiar Treasures by Frederick Buechner
Witty yet solidly instructive characterizations of more than one hundred Biblical figures underscores the lessons each holds for Christians today.In this second book of his popular lexical trilogy, Frederick Buechner profiles more than 125 of the Bible's most holy and profane people -- and one whale. In his lively and witty prose, Buechner brings to life such moments from scripture as:
- Adam's pangs of regret for a remembered Eden
- Delilah's last glimpse of Samson as they dragged him away
- Lazarus's first impressions upon rising from the dead
To read Peculiar Treasures is to realize that many of these legendary figures are not who we thought they were. But they are -- in their human dreams,ambitions, and imperfections -- very much like us.
Frederick Buechner is the author of more than thirty works, and many readers have found him to be a valuable source of inspiration and knowledge. Buechner's books have been translated into twenty-seven languages, making him a prolific writer. The New York Times has labeled him a remarkable talent, and USA Today has called him one of our most original storytellers. Buechner has received honorary degrees from Yale University and Virginia Theological Seminary, as well as being a nominee for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780060611415 |
| ISBN 10 | 0060611413 |
| Title | Peculiar Treasures |
| Author | Frederick Buechner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 1993-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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