Bible Stories That Are Meant To Be Read Aloud
Especially suitable for children at bedtime
This new work offers a retelling of fifteen of the Old Testament’s best-known stories. Delivered with the color and wonder of the storyteller’s craft, while remaining faithful to the Bible’s presentation, it will delight young and old readers alike.
Critical praise for Tales of Old
"The tales from the Old Testament are as familiar and comfortable as pot roast for Sunday dinner, yet these are new and fresh in lively retellings by Clive Johnson. Using great storytelling techniques and modern language, Johnson makes these tales nearly dance off the pages." - San Francisco Book Review
"Accessible, enlightening pieces that lend to read-aloud drama, bringing to life not just the tales but their underlying lessons. These stories don't just lend to read-aloud, but beg to be performed." - Midwest Book Review
"Using simple language and vivid imagery, including perspectives on each story’s meaning or lesson...illuminating the modern relevance of these ancient writings." - BlueInk Review
"Embracing drama and adventure, but adding the moral, ethical, and spiritual flourishes necessary to open dialogues about the Bible's underlying lessons, making them far more than just a rehash of the originals." - Midwest Book Review
Stories to inspire young minds and warm grown-ups' hearts
The Old Testament is not only an inspired canon of scripture, but also stands among the finest works in English literature. Its many tales of angels and demons, heroes and villains, breath-taking miracles and heart-stirring prophecies ensure its appeal not only as a book of instruction and inspiration, but also of fascination and enchantment.
Above all, it is a book of stories, originally intended to be told to enthralled audiences via the oral tradition. Despite many translations, and having been transcribed now through many centuries, these great tales of old have never lost their power to touch hearts and open minds wherever they are told, in whatever culture or tongue.
This new work offers a retelling of fifteen of the canon’s best-known stories. Delivered with the color and wonder of the storyteller’s craft, while remaining faithful to the Bible’s presentation, they will delight young and old readers alike. Each story presented in this book is also available as a separate title, and as an Audible audiobook.
Clive Johnson is an interfaith minister, teacher, and storyteller, raised in the Christian tradition.
Fifteen precious tales to inspire and bless younger readers and grown-ups alike: Download your copy of this beautiful book NOW!
