The God of Story
Discovering the Narrative of Scripture Through the Language of Storytelling
About
Many of us have been taught to read Scripture as a collection of information that needs to be categorized, systematized, and analyzed verse by verse, concept by concept. But the Bible isn't a jigsaw puzzle, and it wasn't written in just Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. It was also written in the language of story. And as with every good story, we get to meet colorful characters, unravel mysteries, and see the world from a different point of view. It all makes more sense when understood from the perspective of storytelling.
In The God of Story, Daniel Schwabauer explores the narrative principles of theme, context, characterization, voice, and plot as a lens for understanding the cosmic story arc of God's relationship to humanity. By including creative retellings of biblical stories, he demonstrates how to engage Scripture with imagination.
For a fresh approach to reading the Bible and discovering how its stories connect to your own, start by learning to see God as the master storyteller.
Endorsements
"The most important book on story in decades. Discover the eternal DNA hidden within the best stories--whether the creators realize it or not. You'll never read a novel, watch a movie, or see your story through the same eyes again."
Allen Arnold, executive producer of content for Wild at Heart, author of The Story of With, and publisher of more than 500 novels
The Author
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Carrol Schwabauer Daniel Schwabauer
Daniel Schwabauer, ThD, teaches English at MidAmerica Nazarene University and writes award-winning fantasy and science fiction novels. He earned an MA in creative writing under science fiction legend James Gunn and completed his doctoral work in semiotic...
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