Telling the Bible
From SPARK
One-sentence summary
A storyteller shares over one hundred Bible stories where listeners are invited to share in the story telling.
Description
The author is a master storyteller who asks the listeners to help tell the story. They are in the chorus. (Repeating some lines) This helps adults and children to enjoy the Bible's most exciting stories. Some stories are for one person to act out. Others are for groups. Many of the stories are good for both children and adults. Others are written for adults. The stories are from both the Old and New Testament. Stories for major Christian holidays are included.
The author has made all stories into dramas. Each story ends with questions. These help start discussions with the listeners. The cost of the book includes a license to photocopy the pages. This allows the stories to be more dramatic by using several readers.
Each story has ideas for telling it or acting it out. Sometimes small groups are used to make different sound effects.
Considerations
- The storytellers may need to make the stories culturally appropriate. Many of the happenings in these stories can easily be made culturally appropriate.
- Some stories need a group of storytellers to tell it.
- Some people should be prepared ahead of time to lead the sayings or begin the action.
Limitations
- Some stories are for adults. Others are for children 8 years old or older. Choose the appropriate story for your age group.
- Some stories will need items that are not available in every culture.
- Some British words are used. These may not be understood by all cultures.
Guidelines for Use
- Good for use in family church services.
- Use at a nightime storytelling fire.
- Use at school assemblies and at Christian camps.
Record on audio cassette or CD. Use to help storytellers prepare for a listening group.
- When translating into minority languages the story needs to be made culturally appropriate for the listeners.
Where to Obtain
Link to Producer or Source Organization
Lion Hudson plc (Monarch Books)
Cost
10.99 (GBP) as of November 2007 or $19.99 (USD) as of November 2007
Producer/Owners
Author/Artist/Producer
Bob Hartman
Current copyright owner
Bob Hartman 2006
Other Information
If you are interested in translating these stories for a minority language, contact Lion Hudson plc. Together, you will need to come up with a Creative Commons License agreement.
Reviewed by
Vida, VMS Children's Resources
Date
November 12, 2007
