Fools, Liars, Cheaters, and Other Bible Heroes

by Hosbach, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9781616364298
• ISBN10: 1616364297
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-06-21
• Publisher: Franciscan Media

Summary

Fools, Liars, Cheaters, and Other Bible Heroesexplores the diverse stories of 28 men and women of the Bible. Each chapter describes a different figure from Scripture and their unique combination of strengths, weaknesses, and circumstances. Through personal anecdotes and reflection questions at the end of each chapter, readers are encouraged to embrace their individuality and consider how God is inviting them, in their current circumstances, to participate in the reign of God. Through her many years of reading and studying Scripture, Hosbach has had the experience of having Scripture come alive as she identifies with aspects of the real-life people who happened to live 2000 years ago: this is the spirit of what she shares in this book. Fools, Liars, Cheaters, and Other Bible Heroesis an ideal resource for individuals who want to better know how Scripture relates to their lives today. It offers an easy-to-use format that can be read on a daily basis or periodically. The anecdotal style offers an opportunity for readers to grow in their faith by relating to well-known and lesser-known characters and situations of Scripture.

Author Biography

Barbara Hosbach holds a B.A. in psychology from Kean University. Her articles have appeared in publications such as St Anthony Messenger Liguorian, My Daily Visitor; and on the wet at Today's Catholic Woman.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Introduction	p. xiii
Old Testament	p. 1
Rebecca: Beautiful Bride to Manipulative Mother	p. 3
Leah: Second-Best in Her Husband's Eyes	p. 9
Reuben: A Man of Conscience	p. 13
Miriam: Prophetess With an Opportunity	p. 17
Rahab: Liar, Gentile, and Prostitute	p. 22
Deborah: Unlikely Leader on the Battlefield	p. 27
Gideon: Soldier of God	p. 31
Ruth: Foreign Widow, Loyal Israelite	p. 35
Samuel: Great Prophet, but Still Human	p. 40
Mephibosheth: Man of Circumstance	p. 45
Naaman: Arrogant Conqueror	p. 50
Nehemiah: Humble Exile	p. 55
Esther: Orphan Queen	p. 60
Hosea: Fool for God	p. 66
New Testament	p. 71
Madman: Mad, but Not Hopeless	p. 73
Anna: From Widow to Contemplative	p. 78
Martha: Worrier, but Faithful Witness	p. 82
Andrew: Good Brother	p. 86
Nathanael: Outspoken Skeptic, but Sincere Believer	p. 90
Samaritan Woman: Outcast Reconciled by Truth	p. 94
Man at Pool: Chronic Invalid Who Was Healed	p. 99
Joseph of Arimathea: Prominent Jew, Disciple of Jesus	p. 104
Philip (Deacon): Witness of the Holy Spirit	p. 109
Ananias: Doubter, but Obedient Servant	p. 114
Tabitha: The Homebody Who Ministered	p. 119
Mary, Mother of John Mark Loving Mother Who Let Go	p. 123
Lydia: Successful Businesswoman	p. 128
Priscilla: Partner in Blessings and Risks	p. 133
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