About the Paper
Biblical stories. Freshly told.
The Scroll & Herald tells the stories of the Bible as if they were today's news, with headlines, reported articles, familiar newspaper sections and the occasional smile. Every story links to the passage it comes from, because the goal is simple: give you an enjoyable reason to open the original.
How to read our stories
Every piece carries one of two labels:
- Retold from Scripture: a newspaper-style retelling of a biblical account. We condense and use modern headline language, but we don't present invented details as facts stated in the text.
- Creative Fiction: classifieds, notices and advice letters that are imagined and inspired by Scripture. The Bible does not record them.
Each story ends with Behind the Story, a short note on what the passage says, what we condensed or imagined, and where readers and traditions understand it differently.
Ask Solomon & Abigail
Our advice columnists are imagined voices. Solomon answers with the wisdom of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes; Abigail, remembered in 1 Samuel 25 for her good sense, offers practical counsel. Their replies are written by the editors and are not quotations of Scripture.
Our standards
- Direct quotations are from the King James Version, and each one is cited.
- Every story is checked against the passage and reviewed before it is published.
- Prophecy stories keep the text itself separate from particular interpretations.
- We use humor with care, especially around suffering and death.
- Found a mistake? Tell us and we'll correct it.
Our perspective
The Scroll & Herald is written from a Christian perspective, with respect for the many traditions that read these texts.
Illustrations
Our etched-style illustrations are created for The Scroll & Herald with the help of digital and AI image tools and reviewed by the editors.
Contact
Corrections, questions and letters for Solomon and Abigail: hello@scrollandherald.com