Bibles, Books & Music

The Bible

The Bible is the sacred text of Christianity. It is our number one bestseller. Translation of the Bible from traditional Latin texts into English, began with John Wycliffe in the 14th century. Today, at the beginning of the 21st century, the Bible has been translated into over 2,000 of the world's 6,500 languages, comes in many versions and specialty compilations, and is published in every medium from paperback, hardcover and leather bindings, to CD, DVD, CD-ROM and MP3.

It is not as simple as it once was to purchase a Bible, but it is essential for each of us to study God's Word. It is our specialty to help you find the Bible that is right for you.

The Books

During the first centuries of the church and long into our history, most Christians could not read. Only the wealthy could afford books. Over the last several centuries, the practice of spiritual reading, or lectio divina as it was termed by our ancestors, has been made accessible through better education and the invention of the printing press. Eugene Peterson asserts that "spiritual reading refers not to the content of what is read but to the way in which a book is read. Spiritual reading does not mean reading on spiritual or religious subjects, but reading any book that comes to hand in a spiritual way, which is to say, listening to the Spirit, alert to intimations of God." As Christians we must continually examine ourselves. Part of our challenge must be to look at what we read to ourselves and to our children, and why.

The Music

Music is an important means through which we praise and worship God. It is a means through which artists can express their faith through God given talent. Particular styles of music provide us with a sense of belonging in our communities. Our music departments at Hull's can help you discover everything from Gregorian Chants and majestic hymns to contemporary Christian music and the hip bands of today. Ask our Music Managers for assistance!

The Giftware, the Artwork, the Jewelry and the Games

Every culture surrounds itself with articles and symbols that are meaningful in some way. Everything on our shelves supports, encourages, reminds and teaches us of our roots in faith. Come and see!