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Author Worsley, Howard.

Title A child sees God : children talk about Bible stories / Howard Worsley ; foreword by John M. Hull
Published London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009

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Description 1 online resource (173 pages) : illustrations
Contents Introduction -- The insights of children -- Why these insights have been ignored -- How these insights can be revealed -- Texts of wonder -- The creation (Genesis 1-2 v 3) -- Moses and the burning bush (Exodus 3-4 v 5) -- The birth of Jesus (Luke 1 v 26-55 & 2 v 1-35) -- Texts of adventure and leadership -- David and the Mighty Men (2 Samuel 23 v 13-17) -- The fall of Jericho (Joshua 2 v 1-24 & 6 v 1-27) -- Paul's shipwreck (Acts 27) -- Texts of terror -- Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 22 v 1-19) -- Jephthah's return (Judges 11 v 29-40) -- Ananias and Saphira (Acts 5 v 1-11) -- Texts of justice and judgement -- Banishment from Eden (Genesis 3) -- Noah's ark (Genesis 6-9 v 19) -- The sheep and the goats (Matthew 25 v 31-46) -- Texts of comfort and hope -- David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17 v 1-54) -- The resurrection of Jesus (John 19 v 13-20 v 25) -- The new Jerusalem (Revelation 20 v 11-22 v 21) -- Texts of comedy -- Balaam's ass (Numbers 22 v 21-35) -- The unjust judge (Luke 18 v 1-8) -- The seven husbands in Heaven (Luke 20 v 27-40) -- Texts of mercy and forgiveness -- Jonah (Jonah 1 & 3-4) -- The prodigal son (Luke 15 v 11-32) -- Zacchaeus (Luke 19 v 1-10) -- Implications for all storytellers with children -- Implications for children -- Implications for parents -- Implications for school teachers -- Implications for church ministers --Conclusion -- Appendix 1. Authentic texts for children -- Appendix II. Seven basic plots selected
Summary 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 differe
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 166-168) and index
Notes Print version record
SUBJECT Bible -- Children's use. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85013592
Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85013617
Bible fast
Subject Bible stories.
Bible stories.
Education.
Spirituality & Religious Experience.
Religious Social & Pastoral Thought & Activity.
Christian Spirituality & Religious Experience.
RELIGION -- Biblical Reference -- Quotations.
Bible stories
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781846429378
1846429374