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From the author of Housekeeping, Gilead is the long-hoped-for second novel by one of America's finest writers.

Chosen by the New York Times Book Review as one of the top six novels of 2004.

In 1956, toward the end of Reverend John Ames' life, he begins a letter to his young son, a kind of last testament to his remarkable forebears.

Auf dem Sterbebett schreibt John Ames einen Brief an seinen siebenjährigen Sohn. Dem Kind will er alles erklären: Die Einsicht, mit der man das eigene Leben auf einen Schlag begreift, den Trost, der in einer einzelnen Berührung liegen kann, und den Ort, der sein Ende beschließt: Gilead, die kleine Stadt unter dem unermesslichen Himmel des Westens, leicht wie Staub und so schwer wie die Welt.

Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church - the only available shelter from the rain - and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. She becomes the wife of a minister, John Ames, and begins a new existence while trying to make sense of the life that preceded her newfound security. Neglected as a toddler, Lila was rescued by Doll, a canny young drifter, and brought up by her in a hardscrabble childhood.

Since we first heard from the Morrison family on a quiet road in a small town, we've come a long way. Kids have grown up, graduated, and moved away from home. New members have joined the family. This season, find out who's behind Peace of Heaven, how Monica Richter can get herself out of the mess she's in, and what significant life choices are made. Find out what happens when the pieces of the puzzle ultimately fall into place in Coleraine.

Change is in the air... Down Gilead Lane! College life for Brooke, a new addition to the family, and the office of Mayor for John - all situations that can bring stress, discomfort - and opportunities to trust. The Morrisons learn to turn to God for the answers to all of these changes and more in 12 compelling episodes.

An unexpected someone finds hope... Down Gilead Lane! When a new star quarterback comes to town, the Richters feel threatened - and they'll do just about anything to get Caleb back on the field. But what they don't see coming is an unlikely friendship that turns the threat into an answered prayer. Through the real-to-life stories, this season will teach you how to live out the Beatitudes in every situation you tackle!

Opposing forces clash... Down Gilead Lane! With the growing presence of the Peace of Heaven group in Coleraine, lots of new people are moving to town. Some citizens are excited about the promised growth, but others are skeptical. It seems everybody is taking sides! What will become of the idyllic little town of Coleraine - especially Gilead Lane? Will the Morrisons be stretched to their limits? And are the Richters in over their heads? This season contains the answers to these questions and more!

Hearts and lives will change... Down Gilead Lane! The winds of change are sweeping through Coleraine, and the Morrison family is right in the center of it all! Who will leave, and who will make a complete turn-around? How will the Morrison kids react to all the changes?

Hope in the midst of turmoil.... Down Gilead Lane! Been left wondering what happened to Mr. Key's house? Who's moving in? And who are all those new people in town? And more importantly, "is God in Pittsburgh?" This is where you'll find out the answers to all of those questions and more! This season is paced with extended scenes and lots of great adventure from your favorite town and your favorite characters.

Walk with Philip through the streets of first-century Samaria and Jerusalem. Listen to him talk with Jesus in a market place. Watch him struggle with anger, fear and stress. Feel his enduring love. Get to know the Bible’s first evangelist, and know that if he could do it, so can you. Philip is a rags-to-spiritual-riches story full of warmth, romance, drama and truth.

As the severity of the Great Depression lessens, Ferguson's preacher brings home to the community by helping them cope with deprivation, hardship, and tragedy as the Second World War impacts the little mountain town.

Seminary students Renee Edington and Kevin Adams join Professor John Inscore Essick to talk about Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead quartet: Gilead, Home, Lila, and Jack. In particular, they explore the world(s) of the novel(s) and the world(s) of the reader in order to develop ministerial and historical imagination. A 14-episode podcast recorded weekly as part of the Novels, Ministry, and Historical Imagination course at BSK (Baptist Seminary of Kentucky—www.bsk.edu).