The Divine Drama

by Kurt Bruner

Good stories express what we already know deep within us--tapping into our highest hopes and deepest longings, transforming our mind and heart. Within the pages of The Divine Drama, author Kurt Bruner shares his powerful encounter with the most captivating story of all--God's story. In this three-part book, Bruner beautifully recounts God's story as an epic drama, leading you to a discovery of your own place on God's stage--and to tools for living out that role on a daily basis. Experience the awe and wonder of the story above all stories, and discover the significance of the part you play in God's drama.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2002

About the author

Kurt Bruner serves as Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Lake Pointe Church and on the adjunct faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary. A graduate of Talbot Seminary and former Vice President with Focus on the Family, Kurt led the teams creating films, magazines, books, and radio drama. As President of HomePointe Inc., he helps local church leaders create an ongoing culture of intentional families. Kurt is the best-selling author of more than a dozen books. Kurt and his wife, Olivia, have four children and live in Rockwall, Texas.

Reviews

[Jon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.4 stars

Broken into three parts, the middle section held the best portion. Part One defines archetypal stories, their relation to the divine drama and why we yearn for those "Once Upon a Time" and "Happily Ever After" tales. Part two crystallizes God's love letter to us (i.e. the Bible) as a twenty page four act play/outline. Dramatic reflections dig deeper into the substance behind the outline and provide the source glimmers. Part three encourages us to play our part in the divine drama, not out of pride or self-centeredness or aggrandizement, but according to the Author's vision.

A quick very enjoyable read which will leave you thinking about what stories work well and why they resonate strongly for you and others.

This book could be given to a seeker easily as it's not overly preachy.

[Ron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like many others, Bruner offers drama as a model of the Christian's role in the greater story. Been done before, but was well done here.