Story of Stories: A Guided Tour from Genesis to Revelation
"Lee-Thorp's ambitious endeavor covers the entire scope of the biblical narrative while maintaining accessibility and readability. Her guided tour is packed with historical and cultural background and theological reflection. ReadingStory of Storieswill encourage a closer reading of Scripture and remind God's people that we are each 'part of a tale much bigger' than our own." (Lindsay Olesberg, Scripture training specialist, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, author of The Bible Study Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for an Essential Practice)"Told in the most conversational, down-to-earth language, this book captures the Story of all stories with energetic pace, robust detail and scholarly insight. Karen Lee-Thorp has brought to life the sweeping arc of the biblical story, providing readers a sense of the drama and divine hand in human history. You will feel like the pieces of the puzzle have come together after you read it. I highly recommend it!" (Beth Booram, author of several books including Awaken Your Senses)"Karen is no stranger to tragedy. It is this Story of Stories that gives lives hope and meaning. This retelling is crystal-clear, poignant and gently humorous. Anyone who finds the kings/prophets confusing (or even boring) will see them come alive in this book. The New Testament letters are also portrayed in story form. Discussion questions make this book valuable for personal study or Bible study groups." (Christine Dillon, author of Telling the Gospel Through Story)"Karen Lee-Thorp invites the reader into the drama of the biblical story. Her masterful hand guides us to a clear understanding of the flow of the text, and we stand in awe as we see, perhaps for the first time, how the Bible truly is an organic whole with One Author." (Tremper Longman III, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies at Westmont College)"Story of Storiesis one of the most valuable books I have ever used for helping new Christians grow. As they grapple with the complexities of biblical truth, this book can quickly give them the big picture. Karen Lee-Thorp has conveyed the dramatic plot that flows from Genesis to Revelation with keen insight and wit. I've lost count of how many copies I've given away." (Jim Petersen, associate to the general director of The Navigators)"Most of our Bible originated in acts of storytelling, but somewhere along the line many of us lose the story line and end up with a file drawer full of doctrines and dates and study notes. But God, in his Scriptures, is first of all a storyteller, elaborating the plot of his saving ways among us and pulling our stories into The Story. Karen Lee-Thorp recovers the story for us." (Eugene H. Peterson, professor emeritus of spiritual theology at Regent College and author of The Message)