Tell Me The Story
The Carpenter
by Alex Macdonald
GoodBookStall Review:
These stories originate from the author’s story-preaching to his congregation. To Christians they are very familiar Gospel stories, but here they are told in a fresh way giving us a different view of the various happenings. They are each told from the viewpoint of a participant or observer and the link is that they are remembering what they have seen. They are telling the stories to a Centurion in the army of the governor of Syria who wants answers to various questions still unanswered from the time of King Herod. The Centurion has become fascinated with the stories of Jesus he is hearing all around him, and sets out to find the main players and hear what they have to say. You can read this book at one sitting, but a slower read gives time to ponder on the unfamiliar angles of the re-telling. A worthwhile read for all ages.
Reviewer: Mary Bartholomew (28/04/08)
These stories originate from the author’s story-preaching to his congregation. To Christians they are very familiar Gospel stories, but here they are told in a fresh way giving us a different view of the various happenings. They are each told from the viewpoint of a participant or observer and the link is that they are remembering what they have seen. They are telling the stories to a Centurion in the army of the governor of Syria who wants answers to various questions still unanswered from the time of King Herod. The Centurion has become fascinated with the stories of Jesus he is hearing all around him, and sets out to find the main players and hear what they have to say. You can read this book at one sitting, but a slower read gives time to ponder on the unfamiliar angles of the re-telling. A worthwhile read for all ages.
Reviewer: Mary Bartholomew (28/04/08)
