I've always wanted to be a Shakespeare fan. But I somehow fall short, either tripping up in understanding the context or the narrative. And to be honest, I kind of feel the same way about the KJV; I've found other translations much more approachable. So I was a bit surprised at how much I've enjoyed The Bard and the Bible. You can easily tell the author does possess that love of Shakespeare (and the Bible!) that I aspire to and I've thoroughly enjoyed learning more about both. Bob Hostetler as woven the two together in an intriguing way--and the fun did you know tidbits are very entertaining! I also really appreciate the daily devotional format, which makes the reading experience quick yet still thoughtful,

I highly recommend this book which is a fascinating combination of words written by Shakespeare and an excellent equivalent from Scripture. I particularly like the way that it starts with his birth and then travels through the plays and sonnets in the order they are believed to have been written.
I was given this book by Netgalley for a fair and impartial review.