Story of Stories: A Book Review
I read a lot of books about the Bible . It's kind of a requirement for pastors in Presbyterian world. And because of this, I often find myself gazing with a jaundiced eye upon books that are imbued with the task of distilling down Biblical texts into easy-to-understand "sound bites." Which is why I was so pleasantly surprised when I read Karen Lee-Thorp's Story of Stories: A Guided Tour from Genesis to Revelation. Far from distilling down the grand stories and themes of the Bible, Story of Stories takes those grand stories and themes and brings them into sharper focus. I can't remember when I have read a book about the Bible that I have enjoyed more. Reading through the Bible can be a daunting task for most of us in the best of circumstances, but it can be even more daunting if there is nothing to guide us as we read. Story of Stories is the sort of guide that I would recommend wholeheartedly. Whether you are simply wanting to lear...