The author has been a believer since he was young. He lives in Southern California. This study edition of "Manna Stories" was influenced by the author's former work as a lawyer for persons serving life-sentences, who were trying to win a chance to leave prison on parole. He saw the value of books like this one from his labors behind prison walls, from talking with his clients, and from doing parole hearings. B.Z. Eliphaz is a pen-name.