by Carl Howard | Jun 24, 2011 | Atheism and Religion, Blog Topics, Super-Abridged Bible
This will be the last book I do for at least a few weeks so back to regular posts after this… Chapters 1-13: The life of Elisha the prophet King Ahaziah falls off the roof and sends messengers to ask the god Baal-zebub if he’ll recover. YHWH tells Elijah that Ahaziah...
by Carl Howard | Jun 21, 2011 | Atheism and Religion, Blog Topics, Super-Abridged Bible
Chapters 1-3: Transition from David to Solomon David is old and even refuses a virgin his courtiers “bring” to his bed for warmth. His son Adonijah gets Joav’s support and proclaims himself king. Nathan the prophet advises Bathsheba to get David to reconfirm that he...
by Carl Howard | Jun 16, 2011 | Atheism and Religion, Blog Topics, Super-Abridged Bible
Chapters 1-10: David becoming king; his early reign An Amalekite claims to David that he finished off Saul at Saul’s request (to spare him the agony). Realising Saul and Jonathan are dead David rends his clothes, and kills the Amalekite for daring to strike Saul....
by Carl Howard | Jun 14, 2011 | Atheism and Religion, Blog Topics, Super-Abridged Bible
Chapters 1-7: Samuel and the Ark A man called Elkanah has two wives: Hannah (childless, unloved) and Pninah (who taunts Hannah because of this). Every year, he takes them to the Ark in Shiloh to offer sacrifices. One time, Hannah silently prays for a son, promising...
by Carl Howard | Jun 8, 2011 | Atheism and Religion, Blog Topics, Super-Abridged Bible
Chapters 1-11: The cycle starts, Ehud and king Eglon, Deborah and Sisera After Joshua’s death, YHWH nominates the tribe of Judah to continue the conquest of territory. YHWH helps Judah and they capture Jerusalem but together they cannot overcome the inhabitants of the...
by Carl Howard | Jun 3, 2011 | Atheism and Religion, Blog Topics, Super-Abridged Bible
Chapters 1-7: Crossing into Israel, conquering Jericho With Moses having died, YHWH puts Joshua in charge. Joshua prepares the Israelites to cross the Jordan into Israel and start conquering it. He reminds the tribes of Reuben, Gad and Menasseh that they must help...
