Holy Bible Gems

by Sterling H. Redd Sr. (Editor)

Overview

Several Biblical scholars have changed the wording of the Holy Bible to perhaps present a reading more consistent with a changing language. However, I have decided to go through the Old and New Testaments with a "fine-toothed comb"—preserving the original King James language, and with a fraction of the book's volume, gather the precious and pertinent Gems of wisdom as well as familiar and outstanding stories—focusing on principles, truths, key figures and historic events; and with no disrespect for the Bible, excluding the more mundane parts which so often may discourage reading of the Bible.

In Holy Bible Gems, the selected quotes, thoughts, and significant events are presented chronologically, one book after another. Each entry in the book has a bolded and italicized heading or Gem which highlights and captures the essence or key phrase of the entry. The Gem may be a short phrase, or enshrined in a few lines.

Clearly, in the selection process—given the highly symbolic nature of the Bible's text, there is much material which some may consider of high value, but which has been overlooked. Apology is therefore rendered, but with the modest acknowledgment nevertheless of having aimed at an easier read for a willing, searching and appreciative audience.
Throughout the entire book, Old Testament and New Testament, there is a minimum of editing—primarily in the Gem headings, for the purpose of clarity.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940185854433
Publisher:	4 Sterlings LLC
Publication date:	09/12/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Sterling has had an identified interest in writing since one of his grandmothers recognized and acknowledged it to him during his teens. He finished his BS degree in Sociology and English at Brigham Young University following a year of active military service during the Berlin Crisis. Upon graduation, he taught high school English for several years in the Salt Lake area. Then, after receiving his MSW degree at the University of Utah, he served for over thirty years as a clinical social worker and writer/editor for the Utah State Department of Health.
Sterling has served as a humanitarian volunteer in New Zealand. He has also served in numerous service opportunities among diverse cultures in Missouri as well as in Utah. He has served in teaching and leadership roles in his local church. Since his retirement, he has served at an employment resource center assisting a widely diverse patronage in personal resume writing. He then served as a group leader in an addiction recovery program, working in support groups with people in and out of jail across the Salt Lake Valley.
Sterling has a love of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as well as a love of people, nature, adventure, classical music, literature, and writing. He is the father of five grown children, and is currently residing in Salt Lake City with his wife Fusako and their pet cats.
The published works of Sterling include The Resource Manual for Parents of Children with Special Health-care Needs, editor of the latest edition of A Story to Tell, Joseph Speaks, Jesus Christ’s Life: You Gotta Read This!, Jesus Christ Lives: So Great was the Astonishment of the People, Exaltation, the Goal: Exploring the Path, Poetry: A Delightful Journey Through Life, Bicycling: A 1958 Solo Northwest Adventure, and A Thoughtful Calendar. Other yet unpublished works include, Holy Bible Prophets Speak, Prophets Ancient and Modern Speak: A Topical Encyclopedic Approach, and Book of Mormon Gems.