In the Beginning, There Were Stories: Thoughts About the Oral Tradition of the Bible

by William J. Bausch

Can be used both as an introduction to reading Scripture or as a tool to help readers understand Scripture from a new perspective. In conversational style, bestselling author Father Bill Bausch discusses revelation, truth wrapped in story, the difference between print and oral stories, and the chasm between biblical and contemporary culture.

210 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2004

Reviews

[CJ Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm interested in societies that relayed their history through stories for hundreds or thousands of years. I differ from him one some his conclusions of how much stories change over time, but this is an interesting and educational book.