The God of Story: Discovering the Narrative of Scripture Through the Language of Storytelling

Daniel Schwabauer

ISBN 10: 1540904636 / ISBN 13: 9781540904638

Published by Baker Books, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The God of Story: Discovering the Narrative of Scripture Through the Language of Storytelling
• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1540904636
• ISBN 13: 9781540904638
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Many of us have been taught to read Scripture as a collection of information that needs to be categorized, systematized, and analyzed verse by verse, concept by concept. But the Bible isn't a jigsaw puzzle, and it wasn't written in just Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. It was also written in the language of story. And as with every good story, we get to meet colorful characters, unravel mysteries, and see the world from a different point of view. It all makes more sense when understood from the perspective of storytelling.

In The God of Story, Daniel Schwabauer explores the narrative principles of theme, context, characterization, voice, and plot as a lens for understanding the cosmic story arc of God's relationship to humanity. By including creative retellings of biblical stories, he demonstrates how to engage Scripture with imagination.

For a fresh approach to reading the Bible and discovering how its stories connect to your own, start by learning to see God as the master storyteller.

About the Author

Daniel Schwabauer, ThD, teaches English at MidAmerica Nazarene University and writes award-winning fantasy and science fiction novels. He earned an MA in creative writing under science fiction legend James Gunn and completed his doctoral work in semiotic theology with Leonard Sweet. He lives in Olathe, Kansas, with his wife and dogs.