Product Description

The great stories of the Old and New Testaments are best understood in the contexts in which they were shaped: contexts which help sift storytelling and history, poetry and prose, chronicle and commentary. Trevor Dennis is an academic theologian with a gift for storytelling. He wanted to write this, his first book for junior readers, to bring them fresh insights into the familiar stories of the Bible. From the Garden of Eden to the Heavenly City, here is the story of God's people retold with verve, humour, insight and originality.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #75941 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01-24
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 468 pages

Review
'A deceptively simple and brilliantly imaginative retelling of the stories that make up the Bible.' - Revd Prof Loveday Alexander (University of Sheffield)

About the Author
TREVOR DENNIS was formerly Vice-Principal and Tutor in Biblical Studies at Salisbury and Wells Theological College, where he had particular responsibility for Old Testament studies. He is now Vice-Chancellor of Chester Cathedral. Among his publications is the highly regarded Speaking of God, a retelling of selected Old Testament incidents in imaginative short stories.

Customer Reviews

It's magnificent!
The Book of Books is an inspirational read. I use it regularly in school assemblies and services. It is full of amusing, tension-building, understandable Bible Stories.

Written by a biblical scholar, it is easily understandable by those less learned (eg me). It's good for bedtime stories too.