A single biblical verse provides the starting point for “By Faith Isaac” by Elsa Henderson, a faith-based historical narrative that takes a closer look at Isaac's place among the figures commended for their faith in Hebrews 11. The book will be featured by The Maple Staple at the 78th Frankfurt Book Fair, taking place October 7–11, 2026, at Messe Frankfurt, with the title presented at Hall 5.1, Stand D86.
The first half of “By Faith Isaac” traces the faith journey of Abraham, Isaac's father, and the lessons he seeks to pass on to his son through carefully imagined conversations grounded in the biblical account. When Abraham faces his greatest test of faith, Isaac is brought into an experience that begins to shape his own understanding of trust and obedience. Later, following his marriage to Rebekah, Isaac encounters circumstances that present him with a different dimension of faith than those faced by the generations before him. Blending biblical foundations with imaginative storytelling, Henderson brings familiar Old Testament figures into a more personal narrative, offering readers a fresh perspective on the people, relationships, and experiences behind the biblical account.
Henderson's approach to Bible storytelling combines creativity with careful research. She credits her mother, who introduced her and her siblings to Bible stories through childhood storytelling, and her father, who taught her the value of research and staying grounded in known truth. Now a retired high school teacher in Calgary, Alberta, Elsa Henderson draws on these influences in “By Faith Isaac,” a work that seeks to educate while engaging its audience. Readers interested in biblical narratives, faith-based historical fiction, and devotional literature will find an accessible story that brings greater attention to the people and events behind familiar passages.
Through its Frankfurt Book Fair presentation, “By Faith Isaac” will introduce international readers and literary professionals to Henderson's interpretation of Isaac's faith journey and the lessons surrounding it. The book invites readers who know the Old Testament well, as well as those who find its stories difficult to approach, to consider the biblical account from a fresh narrative perspective.
Free copies will be distributed at The Maple Staple booth throughout the fair, providing attendees with an opportunity to discover the book and its exploration of faith, family, obedience, and the continuing legacy of biblical stories.
For more information about The Maple Staple and its participation in the 78th Frankfurt Book Fair, visit https://themaplestaple.com/fbf2026/.
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