A richly illustrated collection of stories from the New Testament.
In this new children's bible, Anglican priest and biblical scholar Rob James offers adaptations of fifty stories of Jesus' life and ministry, as well as the experience of the early Church, designed for oral storytelling. From the Annunciation to the Resurrection appearances to Paul's travels, Fifty New Testament Stories for Storytellers introduces children to the key events of the New Testament, whether at home, in church, or in school. Each story is beautifully and diversely illustrated by Anglican priest and artist Amanda Ruston, offering visual inspiration to readers and listeners alike.
Designed for new and experienced storytellers, each two-page narrative is built for dramatic verbal delivery. Ideas for enhancing the story are offered at the end of each narrative, which will help bring the text alive. Fifty New Testament Stories for Storytellers offers a fun and engaging way to introduce children to the basics of Christianity and crucial episodes in the New Testament.
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Rob James has been a parish priest and the Chancellor of Wells Cathedral, Somerset. Having worked for the Church of England, he then moved to Canada where he is an Associate Professor at the Vancouver School of Theology. Among other things, he has research interests in the New Testament, in particular Luke's Gospel. His ministry has always included large amounts of children's ministry and biblical storytelling. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.