Category: Mythology

Genesis 43-Exodus 12 #2018BibleRBR

Reading the Bible as Literature Week Three: Genesis 43-Exodus 12 This week’s reading brought us to the end of Genesis, the first book of Moses, and into the second book, Exodus. In the conclusion of Genesis, we see the decline of the tribe of… Continue Reading “Genesis 43-Exodus 12 #2018BibleRBR”

Genesis 25-42 #2018BibleRBR

Reading the Bible as Literature Week Two: Genesis 25-42 This second week of reading Genesis continued to provide rich history and rich stories of characters that turn out to be more than they appear. Last week, I mentioned my annoyance with the Bible writers’… Continue Reading “Genesis 25-42 #2018BibleRBR”

Genesis 1-24 #2018BibleRBR

Reading the Bible as Literature Week One: Genesis 1-24 Genesis is one of the most interesting and rewarding books of the bible. There is a whole lot going on, and a lot that precedes/prefigures events that come later, both in the Old Testament and… Continue Reading “Genesis 1-24 #2018BibleRBR”

Thoughts: The House of Hades by Rick Riordan

House of Hades by Rick Riordan Final Verdict: 3.7 out of 4.0 Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting and believable The House of Hades is Book 4 in the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan.  This series follows the five-book Percy Jackson &… Continue Reading “Thoughts: The House of Hades by Rick Riordan”

Thoughts: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker Final Verdict: 4.0 out of 4.0 Plot/Story: 4 – Plot/Story is interesting/believable and impactful Helene Wecker’s historical fantasy novel, The Golem and the Jinni, was a pleasant surprise for me.  It had been much-hyped, before and… Continue Reading “Thoughts: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker”