Clive Johnson
The Story of Ruth, The Faithful
language
(Labyrinthe Press Feb. 17, 2020)
Ruth, a poor and humble servant girl, pledges her allegiance to her widowed mother-in-law, forsaking her own chance of happiness. Ruth faithfully follows her grieving relative across deserts, laboring in the lowliest occupations to earn their food. When the pair’s livelihood is threatened, her mother-in-law begs for her faithful companion to perform one final task that might ensure their safety.
This delightful retelling of the classic bible tale is told in the spirit of the countless storytellers who have enthralled audiences young and old throughout the centuries.
This tale is one of the series, ‘Bible Stories Shorts,’ and is also available with the collected other stories as part of ‘Tales of Old, Stories from The Old Testament.’
Praise for ‘Tales of Old, Stories from The Old Testament’:
"The tales from the Old Testament are as familiar and comfortable as pot roast for Sunday dinner, yet these are new and fresh in lively retellings by Clive Johnson. Using great storytelling techniques and modern language, Johnson makes these tales nearly dance off the pages."
— San Francisco Book Review
"…Accessible, enlightening pieces that lend to read-aloud drama, bringing to life not just the tales but their underlying lessons. These stories don't just lend to read-aloud, but beg to be performed."
– Midwest Book Review
"A read-aloud compilation for children and adults...encouraging a revival of the oral tradition of storytelling."
– BlueInk Review
“…Embracing drama and adventure, but adding the moral, ethical, and spiritual flourishes necessary to open dialogues about the Bible's underlying lessons, making them far more than just a rehash of the originals."
– Midwest Book Review
"Using simple language and vivid imagery, including perspectives on each story’s meaning or lesson...illuminating the modern relevance of these ancient writings."
– BlueInk Review
"Christians who look for a better way of imparting these complex messages to a younger audience than is typical for these Old Testament stories will find Tales Of Old, Stories From the Old Testament just the ticket for family enjoyment."
– Midwest Book Review
This delightful retelling of the classic bible tale is told in the spirit of the countless storytellers who have enthralled audiences young and old throughout the centuries.
This tale is one of the series, ‘Bible Stories Shorts,’ and is also available with the collected other stories as part of ‘Tales of Old, Stories from The Old Testament.’
Praise for ‘Tales of Old, Stories from The Old Testament’:
"The tales from the Old Testament are as familiar and comfortable as pot roast for Sunday dinner, yet these are new and fresh in lively retellings by Clive Johnson. Using great storytelling techniques and modern language, Johnson makes these tales nearly dance off the pages."
— San Francisco Book Review
"…Accessible, enlightening pieces that lend to read-aloud drama, bringing to life not just the tales but their underlying lessons. These stories don't just lend to read-aloud, but beg to be performed."
– Midwest Book Review
"A read-aloud compilation for children and adults...encouraging a revival of the oral tradition of storytelling."
– BlueInk Review
“…Embracing drama and adventure, but adding the moral, ethical, and spiritual flourishes necessary to open dialogues about the Bible's underlying lessons, making them far more than just a rehash of the originals."
– Midwest Book Review
"Using simple language and vivid imagery, including perspectives on each story’s meaning or lesson...illuminating the modern relevance of these ancient writings."
– BlueInk Review
"Christians who look for a better way of imparting these complex messages to a younger audience than is typical for these Old Testament stories will find Tales Of Old, Stories From the Old Testament just the ticket for family enjoyment."
– Midwest Book Review
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