Publisher Description
The Bible is a narrative--the story of God's creation, humankind's fall, and God's plan of redemption. And it is filled with countless smaller stories that teach us about people, history, and the nature of God. It's no surprise that God would choose to reveal himself to us in story--after all, he hardwired us for story. Despite this, we so often attempt to share our faith with others not through story but through systems, arguments, and talking points--methods that appeal only to our mind and neglect our imagination and our emotions. In this groundbreaking book, scholar and author Alister McGrath lays a foundation for narrative apologetics. Exploring four major biblical narratives, enduring stories from our culture such as Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, and personal narratives from people such as Augustine of Hippo and Chuck Colson, McGrath shows how we can both understand and share our faith in terms of story.
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About Alister E. McGrath
Alister McGrath is professor of theology,
ministry, and education at King’s College, London, and head of its Centre for
Theology, Religion, and Culture. He is also senior research fellow at Harris
Manchester College, Oxford, and president of the Oxford Centre for Christian
Apologetics. After initial academic work in the natural sciences, Alister
turned to the study of theology and intellectual history, while occasionally
becoming engaged in broader cultural debates about the rationality and
relevance of the Christian faith. He is the author of more than fifty books, including
the bestselling The Dawkins Delusion,
as well as a popular speaker, traveling the world every year to speak at
various conferences.
About Tom Parks
Tom Parks is an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator who has also been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has been involved in recording audiobooks and voice-overs for over thirty years and through an eclectic range of projects. In addition to performing and directing, he is also an active musician, drumming in musical theater productions in the Midwest, and is in demand as a conference speaker.