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Witty profiles of over 125 Biblical figures, highlighting their human imperfections with humor and insight.
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Witty profiles of over 125 Biblical figures, highlighting their human imperfections with humor and insight.
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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...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Brief mentions of sexual themes in Biblical contexts, not explicit. Sexual coercion in Biblical narratives, not detailed.
Violence & gore
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Recurring references to violence in Biblical stories, some graphic.
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Central focus on Biblical figures and themes; deeply devotional.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Recurring themes of suffering and cruelty in Biblical stories. Sexual coercion in Biblical narratives, not detailed.
Other
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