McCaulley, Esau God's Colorful Kingdom.

Read by Esau McCaulley

Noted biblical scholar, theologian, professor, and author Esau McCaulley has written a beautiful storybook Bible honoring God's diverse family that is sure to become a beloved classic! God's Colorful Kingdom Storybook Bible is a rich, color-filled tapestry of Bible stories about God's love of ethnic diversity, his concern for the poor, his justice, and his loving compassion. This one-of-a-kind storybook Bible celebrates God's overarching story of grace and redemption and his intentional design for an ethnically diverse, multicultural church that cares for the vulnerable. There are: - 16 Old Testament stories - 15 New Testament stories - Several stories not traditionally told in storybook Bibles! Families of all ethnicities, nationalities, and backgrounds will be drawn to Esau McCaulley's fresh, yet faithful, handling of the biblical stories. With the expertise of a Bible scholar and the heart of a father, McCaulley clearly illuminates God's love for all people as woven in stories from Genesis to Revelation. There is no doubt that God has always been focused on creating a beautifully diverse family. McCaulley's clear and winsome retellings, alongside the breathtaking artwork of Rogério Coelho, will capture the hearts and minds of children and parents alike. Rogério Coelho's artwork is unlike that in any other storybook Bible. With sweeping scenes, never-before imagined perspectives, and fascinating textures and colors, children will be inspired to see the immense beauty of God's diverse family in powerful, new ways. Esau McCaulley, PhD is an author and the Jonathan Blanchard associate professor of New Testament and Public Theology at Wheaton College. His writing and speaking focus on New Testament theology, African American Biblical interpretation, and Christian public theology. His memoir How far to the Promised Land, questions the narrative of exceptionalism that he, and other Black survivors, are conditioned to give when they "make it" in America. His book Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope won numerous awards, including Christianity Today's book of the year. Esau is a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times. His writings have also appeared in places such as The Atlantic, Washington Post, and Christianity Today

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