Finn McCool was born a giant with the gift of Celtic wit but, at least in his youth, is prone to bad luck. One day McCool will become the chieftain of Fianna hunter-warriors, and the greatest Irish folk hero of all time. But until then, he has some growing up to do.   In The Green Hero, renowned mythologist Bernard Evslin recounts the tales of Finn McCool's early years: his attempts to woo Murtha, the girl he fell in love with when he was just three...

Entertaining, thought-provoking depictions of classic Bible stories. Renowned mythologist Bernard Evslin finds a powerful balance of tradition and modernity in his strongly realized retellings of Old Testament stories. His rendition reflects the literary style of the King James Bible and stays true to the Old Testament worldview and spirit, but also uses streamlined descriptions and dialogue, to balance the archaic language that can deter contemporary...