| New Testament Stories from the Back Side: Bible Stories with a Twist Contributor(s): Kalas, J. Ellsworth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0687073065 ISBN-13: 9780687073061 Publisher: Abingdon Press OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2000 Annotation: Using an approach similar to his other "Back Side" books, J. Ellsworth Kalas opens up new possibilities of insight into selected New Testament stories by entering them through the "back side" -- through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new "lens", or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Includes 12 stories and a study guide. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament - Religion | Christian Living - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General |
| Dewey: 225.6 |
| LCCN: 99059768 |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 5.51" W x 8.49" (0.41 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Using an approach similar to his other Back Side books, J. Ellsworth Kalas opens up new possibilities of insight into selected New Testament stories by entering them through the back side -- through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new lens, or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Includes 12 stories and a study guide. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kalas, J. Ellsworth: - J. Ellsworth Kalas (1923-2015) was the author of over 35 books, including the popular Back Side series, A Faith of Her Own: Women of the Old Testament, Strong Was Her Faith: Women of the New Testament, I Bought a House on Gratitude Street, and the Christian Believer study, and was a presenter on DISCIPLE videos. He was part of the faculty of Asbury Theological Seminary since 1993, formerly serving as president and then as senior professor of homiletics. He was a United Methodist pastor for 38 years and also served five years in evangelism with the World Methodist Council. |