Caleb

Q: "How many books are in the Caleb series?"

"There are two books in the Caleb series, published between 2001 and 2002."

Q: "What is the first book in the Caleb series?"

"The first book in the Caleb series is Blessed Child, published in 2001."

Q: "What is the Caleb series about?"

"The Caleb series follows a young boy named Caleb who is rescued from an Ethiopian monastery and brought to America. He appears to have miraculous spiritual gifts, and his presence causes dramatic events wherever he goes. The series explores faith, miracles, and the clash between the spiritual and the secular world."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Blessed Child	2001	Ted Dekker	Buy
2	A Man Called Blessed	2002	Ted Dekker	Buy

The Caleb series is one of Ted Dekker’s earliest works, co-written with Bill Bright (founder of Campus Crusade for Christ). Blessed Child introduces Caleb, a young orphan rescued from a remote Ethiopian monastery who seems to carry miraculous spiritual power. When he arrives in the United States, his presence triggers healings, conversions, and dramatic confrontations that challenge the people around him.

A Man Called Blessed continues the story as Caleb, now older, returns to Ethiopia on a search connected to the biblical Ark of the Covenant. The sequel blends international thriller elements with the supernatural themes of the first book, moving between American politics and Ethiopian landscapes.

These two books are more overtly faith-focused than much of Dekker’s later fiction, reflecting the influence of co-author Bill Bright. Readers who enjoy inspirational fiction with a supernatural edge will find the Caleb series worth their time, and those tracing Dekker’s career will see early versions of themes he would develop in more complex ways in the Circle and Paradise series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Caleb series?

There are two books in the Caleb series, published between 2001 and 2002.

What is the first book in the Caleb series?

The first book in the Caleb series is Blessed Child, published in 2001.

What is the Caleb series about?

The Caleb series follows a young boy named Caleb who is rescued from an Ethiopian monastery and brought to America. He appears to have miraculous spiritual gifts, and his presence causes dramatic events wherever he goes. The series explores faith, miracles, and the clash between the spiritual and the secular world.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order