Heart of the Story books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Heart of the Story series?"

"There are 2 books in the Heart of the Story series, published between 2014 and 2015."

Q: "What is the first book in the Heart of the Story series?"

"The first book in the Heart of the Story series is The Family of Jesus, published in 2014."

Q: "What is the Heart of the Story series about?"

"Heart of the Story retells biblical stories through a personal lens, with The Family of Jesus (2014) exploring Jesus's earthly family and The Friends of Jesus (2015) focusing on his closest companions."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Family of Jesus	2014	Karen Kingsbury	Buy
2	The Friends of Jesus	2015	Karen Kingsbury	Buy

Heart of the Story is a two-book series in which Karen Kingsbury reimagines the lives of people connected to Jesus. The Family of Jesus (2014) brings to life the experiences of Jesus’s earthly family members, while The Friends of Jesus (2015) does the same for his closest friends and followers.

The books blend biblical scholarship with Kingsbury’s narrative storytelling, giving readers a more personal connection to familiar scriptural figures.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Heart of the Story series?

There are 2 books in the Heart of the Story series, published between 2014 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Heart of the Story series?

The first book in the Heart of the Story series is The Family of Jesus, published in 2014.

What is the Heart of the Story series about?

Heart of the Story retells biblical stories through a personal lens, with The Family of Jesus (2014) exploring Jesus’s earthly family and The Friends of Jesus (2015) focusing on his closest companions.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order