A Child Sees God: Children Talk about Bible Stories Contributor(s): Worsley, Howard (Author), Hull, John (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1843109727 ISBN-13: 9781843109723 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $35.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Children - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General |
Dewey: 220.608 |
LCCN: 2008048907 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.7" W x 9.4" (0.70 lbs) 176 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In A Child Sees God, Howard Worsley explores how we can all learn from a child's perspective of the world and shows how a child's eye view of the Bible reveals many interesting ideas about ethics and morality, and provides new ways of understanding these ancient stories. By asking families to read Bible stories to their children and discuss these stories with them, recording the ensuing conversations, Howard Worsley offers not only fresh insights into the meaning and significance of these stories but also reflections on how adults can use the Biblical text in the company of children at different stages of development. Following the theory that all stories ever written fall into one of seven categories, this book shows that the themes of the Bible are no different, dividing stories into sections containing texts of wonder, adventure and leadership, terror, justice and judgement, comfort and hope, comedy, and mercy and forgiveness. This fresh look at the Bible through the eyes of children will be a fascinating read for parents, teachers, ministers, and anyone with an interest in child spirituality or ethics. |