Wise Words: Family Stories That Bring the Proverbs to Life (English Edition)

Wise Words: Family Stories That Bring the Proverbs to Life (English Edition)

In the tradition of Grimm's fairy tales, celebrated theologian and author Peter Leithart has collected eighteen bedtime tales, each set invoking imagery, plots, and themes taken from Scripture, and each revealing a biblical proverb -- but not in a moralistic or stodgy way: Leithart originally wrote these for his own children, who "remain my most insightful and valued critics."

EXCERPTS:
'The squirrel shook his tail for a moment. "Sir, I will make a deal with you." "What kind of deal can you make?" the woodsman laughed. "If you promise not to cut down my tree, I will tell you an amazing secret. I promise you, this secret is worth more than any tree, much, much more.'
~ from "The Magical Walnut"

'His chance came late on a moonless summer night. Unaware of the danger, King Abraham had taken his best men into the forest for two weeks of hunting. The castle had been left under the protection of the fat butler and the thin cook, who, though sturdy and brave, were no match for a cunning and powerful dragon.'
~ from "A Reluctant Rescue"

'One day, a man appeared at Adam's garden. "I am an inspector from the Ministry of Nasty Smells," he said, wrinkling his nose in disgust. "We have had some complaints about your garden." This was town, you can see, that took its gardening seriously.'
~ from "The Fragrant Garden"

Buy the book to read these stories:
The Three Princes
The Bleeding Tree
Ivy and the Prince
The Monster's House
King Jacob of the Green Garland
The Blind Stranger
and a dozen more!

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