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Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 02 Aug 2019, 05:23
by LV2R
Out of the 219 Old Testament stories retold in this book, which character do you like the best? Why?
I like Joseph because even though he was misunderstood and mistreated by his family, sold as a slave in a foreign country, accused falsely, and sent to prison, he kept a good attitude and succeeded wherever he was and in whatever circumstance that happened to him. He believed that God could use all the bad things to accomplish good.
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 02 Aug 2019, 05:59
by Jsovermyer
I like the story of David and Goliath. It shows that even a small insignificant person can accomplish great things.
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 03 Aug 2019, 08:54
by evraealtana
Odd as it sounds, my favorite character in these retellings is actually Lucifer. I love the way the author gave him wants, needs, and dreams of his own, rather than painting him as "evil for evil's sake", as many portrayals of him do. I think stories are always richer when the antagonist is "human", too.
That being said - not being a religious person myself, I look at the work from a literary/storytelling angle, rather than an inspirational/belief-affirming one. Perhaps someone with a different perspective would look more at the messages rather than the delivery.
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 03 Aug 2019, 13:23
by Benthic
My favorite is Joseph, Jacob’s son. Despite being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph rises to power in Egypt and saves his family from famine. Joseph’s calm and gracious response to his brothers’ betrayal bestows the idea of forgiveness is more calming than the idea of revenge.
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 03 Aug 2019, 14:34
by Benthic
evraealtana wrote: ↑03 Aug 2019, 08:54
Odd as it sounds, my favorite character in these retellings is actually Lucifer. I love the way the author gave him wants, needs, and dreams of his own, rather than painting him as "evil for evil's sake", as many portrayals of him do. I think stories are always richer when the antagonist is "human", too.
That being said - not being a religious person myself, I look at the work from a literary/storytelling angle, rather than an inspirational/belief-affirming one. Perhaps someone with a different perspective would look more at the messages rather than the delivery.
it's not odd at all. I am really intrigued by Lucifer too. Lucifer is a very strong and deep character.
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 03 Aug 2019, 23:53
by Renee_Prior1995
Lucifer, even though he is considered such a bad guy, will always be my favorite. I tend to shoot for the ones that are outcasted by their family and locked away in an eternal prison.
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 03 Aug 2019, 23:54
by Renee_Prior1995
evraealtana wrote: ↑03 Aug 2019, 08:54
Odd as it sounds, my favorite character in these retellings is actually Lucifer. I love the way the author gave him wants, needs, and dreams of his own, rather than painting him as "evil for evil's sake", as many portrayals of him do. I think stories are always richer when the antagonist is "human", too.
That being said - not being a religious person myself, I look at the work from a literary/storytelling angle, rather than an inspirational/belief-affirming one. Perhaps someone with a different perspective would look more at the messages rather than the delivery.
I agree. Lucifer is my favorite biblical character.
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 03 Aug 2019, 23:55
by Renee_Prior1995
Benthic wrote: ↑03 Aug 2019, 13:23
My favorite is Joseph, Jacob’s son. Despite being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph rises to power in Egypt and saves his family from famine. Joseph’s calm and gracious response to his brothers’ betrayal bestows the idea of forgiveness is more calming than the idea of revenge.
Joseph sounds like a great character!
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 05 Aug 2019, 00:06
by Daniel_
Mine is Joseph too. I really admire how he received his brothers despite all that they did to him. Sincerely, I don't think I would have done that, if I were in his shoes.
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 05 Aug 2019, 01:49
by Brenda Creech
My favorite is Joseph. He is the personification of what forgiveness means! He was sold into slavery by his own brothers but when they needed him he was there without anger or judgement toward them, just as God is with us.
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 05 Aug 2019, 09:23
by Aan Granados
My favourite is Joseph. He is a good man and kind-hearted, he does not bode ill will to others even when he is wronged. Even after he is dealt a bad hand he always rises up.
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 06 Aug 2019, 12:28
by Fiyin
My favourite is Joseph .I know what it's like to be your fathers favourite .
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 06 Aug 2019, 12:37
by amjohnson13mommy
I like that Noah takes charge during an awful situation. Without his leadership things could have tuned out a lot worse.
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 06 Aug 2019, 13:06
by JR_Keller
My favorite character was Jospeh because even though he had a tough life, he always kept optimistic
Re: Which character do you like the best?
Posted: 06 Aug 2019, 22:20
by Jsovermyer
Benthic wrote: ↑03 Aug 2019, 14:34
evraealtana wrote: ↑03 Aug 2019, 08:54
Odd as it sounds, my favorite character in these retellings is actually Lucifer. I love the way the author gave him wants, needs, and dreams of his own, rather than painting him as "evil for evil's sake", as many portrayals of him do. I think stories are always richer when the antagonist is "human", too.
That being said - not being a religious person myself, I look at the work from a literary/storytelling angle, rather than an inspirational/belief-affirming one. Perhaps someone with a different perspective would look more at the messages rather than the delivery.
it's not odd at all. I am really intrigued by Lucifer too. Lucifer is a very strong and deep character.
I'm glad that the author made Lucifer a strong character. Too often books portray him as only evil or a talking snake.