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From Cain to Judas, we see many characters in the Bible who utterly failed to live according to the sacred call they received from God. There are incidents that are not only not edifying but are out right scandalous. Why does the Bible, the Word of God, written by people who were inspired to reveal the plan of God to save the sinful humanity present such offensive stories and immoral characters? What are the sacred authors trying to tell us through these characters and episodes? What can we learn from them? This book tries to find an answer to these questions by analyzing 16 of such characters, from Adam to Ananias.

Michael Karimattam, a catholic priest, belonging to the Archdiocese of Tellicherry, Kerala, India. Born 1942; ordained priest, Rome 1968; holds a Licentiate in Theology from the Pontifical Urban University, Rome and a Doctorate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome. Has served as one of the three chief editors of the POC Malyalam Bible; 15 years as Director, Bible Apostolate of Tellicherry; 4 years as principal of Divine Bible College, Muringoor. Since 2002 teaches Scripture at the Marymatha Major Seminary, Trichur, India