Bible Storytelling

Bible Storytelling Film and Video Orality

Building Bridges to Oral Cultures

Building Bridges to Oral Cultures narrates with chronological and adventurous detail, an extraordinary journey that began for Jim and Carla Bowman in the early 80s with a passion to share the Good News with a handful of the least-reached, indigenous…

RichardOctober 7, 2018

Bible Storytelling Children

Open the Book

"Today, so many children could miss out on the great classic stories from the Bible – Noah, Daniel and the life of Jesus could be closed chapters if youngsters don’t get an opportunity to engage with the Bible." Open the…

RichardOctober 27, 2016

Bible Storytelling Film and Video Responding to Needs Young People

True Story

Bible Society in New Zealand has made a series of 'True Story' videos to show people how "life's answers may be closer than you think". "These videos are for anyone who has ever been afraid, alone, heartbroken or confused. They're…

RichardMay 28, 2015

Bible Storytelling Understanding Scripture

Bible Overview Workshop

In this detailed 17-page workshop guide from the Ndop region of North West Cameroon, Jennifer Wright describes how participants were taken on an interactive journey through the Old Testament: What? The Bible Overview Workshop is a two day workshop for…

RichardAugust 27, 2014

Bible Storytelling Visual Arts

Foundation Matters – Firm Foundations Pictures

Created by Bible illustrator Graham Kennedy of Foundation Matters, these Bible pictures have been carefully chosen for accuracy to illustrate and complement the stories that are included in Firm Foundations Bible study curriculum. The 210 illustrations cover Bible stories from…

RichardNovember 1, 2013

Bible Storytelling Orality

Truth That Sticks

"It thrills me to use Bible stories because I am actually telling people the Bible. I don't tell them some scholar's viewpoint or describe an ivory-tower argument. I let the Bible speak directly to them instead of depending on others'…

RichardFebruary 27, 2011

Bible Storytelling

Telling God’s Stories with Power

From the book description: "This is a complete and practical introduction to storying, especially for people who want to learn about using biblical storytelling in cross-cultural contexts and who want to train others to become storytellers. It includes many fascinating…

RichardFebruary 21, 2011

Advocacy Bible Reading Bible Storytelling Bible Study Bible Translation Culture Language Issues

Colocando a Bíblia em Ação

This is the Brazilian Portuguese version of the book Translating the Bible into Action by Harriet Hill and Margaret Hill. A tried and tested resource that encourages meaningful Bible use in multi-lingual contexts through both written and oral media. Includes…

RichardAugust 24, 2010

Bible Storytelling Music and Worship Orality

Scripture in an Oral Culture: the Yali of Irian Jaya

"The occasion in Yali culture which became the natural opportunity for initial and continued transmission of Scripture — basically in the form of Bible stories — was in the evening hours which traditionally were given to nunung and dindil ale…

RichardMay 3, 2010

Bible Storytelling

Christian Storytelling and Bible Telling

"Our goal is to network Christian Storytellers and nurture storytelling in the Christian community. We want to be a resource for churches and Christian organizations." The website offers a free story each month and resources for developing storytelling skills -…

RichardNovember 28, 2009

Bible Storytelling

Building Bridges to Oral Cultures

Open the Book

True Story

Bible Overview Workshop

Foundation Matters – Firm Foundations Pictures

Truth That Sticks

Telling God’s Stories with Power

Colocando a Bíblia em Ação

Scripture in an Oral Culture: the Yali of Irian Jaya

Christian Storytelling and Bible Telling

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