- Hardcover: 175 pages
- Publisher: Collins; First Edition edition (1971)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 000215059X
- ISBN-13: 978-0002150590
- ASIN: B0006DAUE2
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 9.9 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 310,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book, which I haven't finished reading yet, gives a wonderfully refreshing perspective to some of the major events during the life of Christ, which most of us are familiar with anyway.
Each little set piece provides a narrative from a slightly different point of view, which is both thought provoking and poignant (e.g. the story of the Three Wise Men is told by a scribe who accompanied them on their journey).
Mr Kossoff's writing style is just so easy to read, but I tend to regard him as an old friend anyway, having been brought up on his Old Testament stories and his 1960's TV series. It's like a kindly old uncle telling you a story.
For me, this book is a keeper - I'll read it to my grandchildren.
Each little set piece provides a narrative from a slightly different point of view, which is both thought provoking and poignant (e.g. the story of the Three Wise Men is told by a scribe who accompanied them on their journey).
Mr Kossoff's writing style is just so easy to read, but I tend to regard him as an old friend anyway, having been brought up on his Old Testament stories and his 1960's TV series. It's like a kindly old uncle telling you a story.
For me, this book is a keeper - I'll read it to my grandchildren.
Format:Hardcover
David Kossoff was a brilliant man, full of humour and life. All his books are deeply thought provoking.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Excellent for liturgies with children.
18 April 1997
Format:Hardcover
David Kossoff creates a fresh view of the events
in the New Testament by retelling the story as it
could have been viewed by an eyewitness. His skills
as a story teller make the book a very valuable
tool for use with childrens lituries.
in the New Testament by retelling the story as it
could have been viewed by an eyewitness. His skills
as a story teller make the book a very valuable
tool for use with childrens lituries.
A Gift
21 Aug 2011
Format:Paperback
I had seen the author on a morning TV show as he read the story he had written about the guest at the Cana Wedding. I read a library copy of the book and some years later after failing to find a copy I wrote to him asking where I could find one. He wrote me a very beautiful and heartwarming letter and sent a copy as a gift to our son on his Ordination to the Priesthood. I have read these stories many times, over and over, and whenever I hear the reading of the occasion in the biblical story I am reminded of the tenderness his storytelling.
Great storytelling!
13 Sep 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
an excellent read. gives a wonderful perspective on the life of Christ from the passer-by's perspective.
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