Famous Jerks of the Bible

By Margaret Brouillette

Book Overview

You do not need to look far into the Bible to find men and women who ruined their lives and the lives of others through their actions and behaviors. In this junior-high-level Bible character study,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 073942727X
• ISBN13: 9780739427279
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Broadman & Holman Publishers
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Note from the author

This is a book for teens, esp. 12-16 years old, but many college students, even seniors, have read and enjoyed it. The 9-12 year old designation given on this site is misleading - the subject matter is not appropriate for that age group.(I realize this is not a review per se, but I did not know how to contact you to correct this error!)Thank you.

Brouillette Tackles Challenging Questions of Character

In her book Famous Jerks of the Bible, Margaret Brouillette introduces us to twelve biblical characters, giving them a chance to tell their own stories, in a witty and humorous was. The familiar stories of Delilah, Samson, Pharoah, Pilate and Jonah, among others, are given new life as she presents them from a different perspective. Each chapter also includes a series of questions that challenge the reader to take an in-depth look at issues such as humility, self-control, hypocrisy, selfishness and greed.Teens in particular will enjoy this book. They will appreciate Brouillette's candid style, as she is not afraid to ask difficult, challenging questions. This book is useful for personal study and group discussion. Very practical in nautre, it will help anyone who wants to study the Bible and apply it to life. Reviewed by Joel Buchanan