An engaging retelling of the Bible story for adolescents and young adults - now in a digital e-pub edition

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. In this highly acclaimed Bible retelling, now available in a new format edition, he goes back to the roots of the biblical writings, bringing fresh insights into the familiar stories in his novelistic retelling. His aim to bring the stories of the Bible alive is achieved in a book which brims with verve, humour and originality, in a style that will appeal to readers of all ages.

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

TREVOR DENNIS is Vice-Dean of Chester Cathedral, and was formerly Vice-Principal and Tutor in Biblical Studies at Salisbury and Wells Theological College. Among his publications is the highly regarded Speaking of God, a retelling of selected Old Testament incidents in imaginative short stories.

Trevor Dennis

Cover

Dedication

Title Page

Copyright

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: In the Beginning

God Makes the World

God Plants a Garden

Things Get Nasty

The Great Flood

Babel Babble

Chapter 2: God’s New Family

Abraham and the Great Promise

Sarah's Cunning Plan

Hagar and the God Who Sees

Sarah Overhears the Promise

Hagar and the God Who Saves

Abraham and Isaac

A Tricky Twin and a Bowl of Stew

Jacob Steals a Blessing

The Gate of Heaven

Face to Face with God

Face to Face with Esau

Jacob and His Sons

Joseph the Slave

Joseph the Prisoner

Joseph in the Palace

Joseph and the Famine

A Strange Discovery

Benjamin

The Reunion

Chapter 3: Moses and the Mountain of God

The Brave Midwives and the Pharaoh

Moses' Brave Mother and Sister

Moses Meets God in the Desert

God and the Pharaoh

God Splits the Sea

The Mountain of God

More Teaching from God's Mountain

The Golden Calf

Making a New Start

The Death of Moses

Chapter 4: Living in God’s Land

The Fall of Jericho

Eluma, a Woman Despised

Hannah, a Woman Without a Child

'Samuel! Samuel!'

King Saul

David the Shepherd Boy

David and Goliath

David on the Run

David and Bathsheba

David and Nathan

Elijah and the Contest on Carmel

Elijah on the Run

Elijah, Ahab and the Vineyard

Chapter 5: The People of God under Threat

'Let Justice Roll Down Like Water'

Hosea and the Love of God

Jerusalem will Never be Taken!

Jeremiah Speaks the Truth

Jerusalem Falls

Sad Songs of Lament

Dreaming of Home

A Valley Full of Bones and a New Garden of Eden

Rebuilding Jerusalem

Daniel: God in the Flames

Daniel in the Lions' Den

Chapter 6: Fine Stories, Fine Poems

Ruth, Naomi and Boaz: Love Wins the Day

Jonah, a Big Fish, a Great City and the Forgiveness of God

The Book of Job: Shaking a Fist at Heaven

Songs of Light

Introduction to the New Testament

Chapter 7: The New Beginning: Jesus is Born

Disgrace Turned Quite All to Grace

Gifts Fit for a King

Mary Meets an Angel

Mary's Song

Jesus is Born

Jesus' Real Home

Chapter 8: Who was Jesus?

John Baptizes Jesus

A Reading in the Synagogue

Peter, James and John

Photina: the Woman at the Well

Commander of the Dark Forces

A Madman Among the Tombs

The Hungry are Filled

A Man Sees for the First Time

A Woman and a Girl are Brought Back to Life

Peter Gets it Right; Peter Gets it Wrong

The Light of God

Chapter 9: Jesus the Storyteller and Poet

A Lost Sheep, a Lost Coin and a Lost Son

The Good Samaritan

The Workers in the Vineyard

The Beatitudes

Dennis, Trevor

Thousands of years ago, the people of Israel began to gather their special books - their history, their stories, the songs that were sung in their temple and the sayings of their prophets.Then there came a new teacher, whose many followers believed he was a prophet: Jesus of Nazareth. People wrote accounts of his life, his teaching, his miracles, and of the new faith that was spreading through the world.

An engaging retelling of the Bible story for adolescents and young adults

""This extensive re-presentation of the biblical literature is to be welcomed . . . the author's theological involvement with the material shines through the collection, creating new insights into some of the stories." --"School Librarian

Trevor Dennis is a theologian known for his Bible storytelling and the author of "Keeping God Company," "Speaking of God," and "The Three Faces of Christ."

\["A retold Bible for ages 8 and up","Trevor Dennis offers compelling storytelling and Biblical insight","A great way to give younger readers a strong connection with God's word"\]

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Trevor Dennis combines scholarship and storytelling to retell the books of the Bible with originality and exuberance. With young people of 9+ in mind, he sets out to bring fresh insight to the stories of the Bible, to readers of any background and indeed any age. A weighty paperback, because the Bible is a big book, the clear print makes it enjoyable to read. The few black and white illustrations break up the text usefully.  
Originally published in 2003 this is a welcome new edition of a tried and tested volume.

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