| Old Testament Stories from the Back Side: Bible Stories with a Twist Contributor(s): Kalas, J. Ellsworth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0687081866 ISBN-13: 9780687081868 Publisher: Abingdon Press OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1997 Annotation: Brings J. Ellsworth Kalas into the classroom to discuss his popular book. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament - Religion | Biblical Studies - General - Religion | Christian Living - General |
| Dewey: 221.6 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 5.54" W x 8.46" (0.41 lbs) 123 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Using an approach similar to that in his book Parables from the Back Side, popular author J. Ellsworth Kalas brings a new perspective to selected Old Testament stories by approaching them from the "back side"--through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new "lens," or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Chapter titles and Scripture: "The Second Sin" (Genesis 3:1-13); "The Importance of Naming Joseph" (Genesis 30:22-24); "Because My Mother Told Me" (Exodus 2:1-10); "Moses' Midlife Crisis" (Exodus 2:11-22); "Patron Saint of the Minority Report" (Numbers 13:1-3, 25-33); "Tragic Son, Tragic Father" (Judges 11:1-6, 30-35); "Honey in the Lion" (Judges 14:5-14); "Beauty and the Beast" (1 Samuel 25:2-42); "A Refugee at the King's Table" (2 Samuel 9:1-13); "In Defense of Job's Wife" (Job 2:1-10); "Jonah's Christmas Story" (Jonah 3:1-6, 10; Matthew 12:38-42); "God Is Better Than His Plans" (Ruth 1:1-5; 4:13-17). Includes 12 Sessions with 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. |