A Treasury of Great Christian Stories
A Treasury of Great Christian Stories
- Author: Stephen Fortosis
- Length: 223
- Edition: Hardcover
- Publisher: Baker Books
About A Treasury of Great Christian Stories:
Stories! Children clamor for them and adults are drawn to them for entertainment, insight, and the reminder every person needs-"you are not alone." In this collection, your imagination will be captivated and carried off to other worlds, where you'll find inspiration, encouragement, and instruction on vital truths about how to live a life of faith. A Treasury of Great Christian Stories includes thirty-eight selections for all ages, including: The Executioner, as told by Ruth Bell Graham-the account of a man who executed Christian missionaries during the Boxer Rebellion in China, and how he was changed by the amazing courage of these martyrs. A Tale of Three Trees, an ancient folktale about three trees who long to be important, and never imagined their place in history as a manger, a boat, and a cross. A Man Called Norman, a true story by Mike Adkins and condensed by Stephen Fortosis-the moving narrative of a Christian man's encounter with an eccentric elderly neighbor and the surprising relationship they each experience. Stephen Fortosis, who received his doctorate in education from Biola University, teaches communications, writing, and Bible courses at Trinity International University's extension campus in Florida. He has written or contributed to six books, each in a different genre. The earliest story he remembers loving is The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, which his father read to him and his brothers.
More on A Treasury of Great Christian Stories:
Who doesn't love a great story? This book is filled with tales of intrigue, love, mystery, and adventure from thirty-one best loved authors such as:
Victor Hugo
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
C. S. Lewis
Ruth Bell Graham
Charles Colson
Walter Wangerin
Leo Tolstoy
O. Henry
Philip Gulley
and others! Whether you like to curl up on the sofa with a good book, or read to your children at bedtime, this thoughtful collection has something for everyone-both fiction and true-life stories, some long in the past and others present day, and all about the Christian life and how God works. From a modernized condensation of John Bunyan's classic Pilgrim's Progress to Barbara Robinson's endearing The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, this collection gives glimpses into childhood pleasures, adolescent growing pains, grownup lessons in maturity, and ultimately the Christian's victory over death.
Description of A Treasury of Great Christian Stories:
Who doesn't love a good story? Little children clamor for them at bedtime, and older children and adults are drawn to stories to entertain and inform them-whether in the form of books, television, or movies. We all love to have our imaginations captivated and carried off to another world where we can be inspired, encouraged, and instructed about how to live a life of faith. This thoughtful Treasury of Great Christian Stories brings together stories and excerpts from excellent Christian writers and storytellers from the past to the present day. Some are true stories, some are fiction; some are for children of all ages, some are for adults. But all of the stories will warm the heart and encourage the soul. From John Bunyan's classic Pilgrim's Progress and C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia to the writings of Walter Wangerin and Ruth Bell Graham, these stories give glimpses into childhood pleasures, adolescent growing pains, grown-up lessons in maturity, and ultimately the Christian's victory over death.
About Stephen Fortosis:
Steve Fortosis received his M.A. from Talbot and completed his doctorate in education from Biola University. He taught at Western Seminary and now teaches at Trinity International University's extension campus in Florida. Fortosis lives in Boca Raton and is the author of several books.
Description of Stephen Fortosis, author of A Treasury of Great Christian Stories:
Your whole family will enjoy this anthology filled with tales of intrigue, love, mystery, and adventure from 31 beloved authors such as Dostoevsky, C.S. Lewis, Walter Wangerin, Ruth Bell Graham, O. Henry, and others. From a condensation of Pilgrim's Progress to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, each example of the storyteller's art will entertain, encourage, and instruct. 224 pages, hardcover from Baker.