The tale of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt, thwarting the pharoah's wrath in order to search for a land flowing with milk and honey is thrilling. At the center of the action is the development of Moses to a wise, charismatic leader.

In this moving tale, Ruth follows her mother-in-law, Naomi, to her native Bethlehem after the sad deaths of both womenís husbands. Working hard in the fields, Ruth finds her feelings for her kinsman Boaz run deeper than gratitude for his help.

Jonahís flat refusal to preach the word of the Lord to the people of the wicked city of Nineveh leads to him upsetting an entire boatful of sailors, being unceremoniously heaved overboard and then getting swallowed by a whale.

It's always difficult to be an outsider, but Elijahís plight as a persecuted prophet of God took true faith to overcome. Alone in bringing people to the true God, he had to prove that the prophets of Baal were false, incurring the wrath of Queen Jezebel.

Noahís Ark and the Fall in the Garden are woven together in this absorbing version of two familiar stories. As the storm rages outside, Noah plays storyteller, weaving the tale of Adam, Eve, God and the serpent through the dark days on the water.

When God told Abraham that he and his wife Sarah would have a son, Abraham was astounded, for Sarah was long past child-bearing age. Still, God had assigned Abraham to be the ìfather of many nations.î

The youngest of twelve brothers, Joseph was his fatherís favorite son. His brothers' jealousy resulted in Joseph being sold as a slave to Egypt and, after offending the wife of his owner, spending a long time in jail.

Political intrigue is the cornerstone of the story of Daniel. Held captive for many years under the Babylonian kings, but still much-loved and respected by their King Darius, Daniel was appointed governor, provoking great jealousy among the court advisers.

Power and humility are personified in the story of mighty King Saul and the humble shepherd boy David. As the latter grew up, his skills as a musician and as a great warrior struck fear and envy into the heart of his former mentor.