Bible Stories You Can't Forget: No Matter How Hard You Try

by Efron, Alfa-Betty Olsen, Ron Barrett (Illustrator)

Retelling of eight familiar Bible stories in contemporary language.

Genres: Childrens, Religion

79 pages, Hardcover

First published September 19, 1976

Reviews

[Christopher · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book retells some of the most famous Bible stories with a light and humorous touch. It covers such classics as Noah's Ark, Passover, Samson and Delilah, David and Goliath, and The Prodigal Son. I received this book as a gift since the giver knew I was reading books about the Bible. The retellings were entertaining with some laugh out loud moments. It's a good book for kids or adults.

[Brian E · Rating 5 out of 5]

42 years ago, as a teenager I thought this was amusing enough that I had it in my pocket on a first date, skiing with a girl, in case the conversation lagged or came around to faith. (LOL; No cell phones!).

5 children and a great lifetime later, we’re still finding Joy in God’s word and attend the church we married in.

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marshall Efron has an inimitable ability to make life silly. In doing so, he's rendered kids' bible stories in such a way that they actually make sense to kids in ways that are liable to stick with them. By the way, the same is true for adults!