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A Storyteller Looks at the Gospel of John
In A Storyteller Looks at the Gospel of John, internationally recognized storyteller and preacher Charles Maynard looks at John’s gospel through the eyes of a storyteller. After reading Maynard’s latest book, you might find a new perspective on John’s gospel yourself.
The latest in the “Storytelling” series from Market Square Books, A Storyteller Looks at the Gospel of John , is meant for study groups and individuals. Small groups and congregations will find Maynard’s book a valuable addition to their Lenten studies. However, A Storyteller Looks at the Gospel of John is appropriate for study during any season of the Christian calendar. Each chapter includes questions intended for discussion among groups.
What Readers are saying about A Storyteller Looks at The Gospel of John
Charles Maynard is the author of more than 30 books in several genres, with more than 20 published historical books to his credit. In addition to being a noted storyteller and historian, Charles is a pastor at Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Debra Wallace-Padgett
Resident Bishop, Holston and North Alabama Conferences of the United Methodist Church
John's Gospel has captivated seekers of truth for millennia by presenting the person of Jesus to the world through a unique combination of philosophical instruction and good old-fashioned storytelling. In A Storyteller Looks at The Gospel of John, Charles Maynard explores the Gospel of John as only a fellow master storyteller, pastor, and theologian can. Throughout these pages, you will find profound insights into the purpose of John's stories and a host of contemporary stories illuminating the truth John seeks to share. This work is a must-read for all who love a good story and seek truth!
Rev. Wil Cantrell
Concord United Methodist Church, Knoxville, Tennessee
With storytelling as a frame of reference, Charles Maynard has written a significant book on John's Gospel, wherein he conveys the Gospel's message by focusing on its rightful literary context. And he places this narrative approach in a larger interpretive toolbox, which gives access to the full scope of Biblical interpretation. So, while the book is a masterful study of John, it has implications for studying the entire Bible. It is an accessible and sound Bible study whose reader, through John's Gospel, confronts the larger Gospel message. And it comes at a time when it is desperately needed.
Dr. Sam Roberts
Professor Emeritus of Religion and Philosophy, Tennessee Wesleyan University
Charles W. Maynard weaves tales of faith and family from the pulpit and the storytelling stage. His award-winning writing covers the gamut from outdoor trail guides to American history to personal tales of hearth and home. As a United Methodist minister he has served as a pastor of local churches, a Holston Conference staff member in Camp and Retreat Ministries, a district superintendent, and now as the Minister of Generosity and Traditional Worship at Cokesbury UMC in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The latest in the “Storytelling” series from Market Square Books, A Storyteller Looks at the Gospel of John , is meant for study groups and individuals. Small groups and congregations will find Maynard’s book a valuable addition to their Lenten studies. However, A Storyteller Looks at the Gospel of John is appropriate for study during any season of the Christian calendar. Each chapter includes questions intended for discussion among groups.
What Readers are saying about A Storyteller Looks at The Gospel of John
Charles Maynard is the author of more than 30 books in several genres, with more than 20 published historical books to his credit. In addition to being a noted storyteller and historian, Charles is a pastor at Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Debra Wallace-Padgett
Resident Bishop, Holston and North Alabama Conferences of the United Methodist Church
John's Gospel has captivated seekers of truth for millennia by presenting the person of Jesus to the world through a unique combination of philosophical instruction and good old-fashioned storytelling. In A Storyteller Looks at The Gospel of John, Charles Maynard explores the Gospel of John as only a fellow master storyteller, pastor, and theologian can. Throughout these pages, you will find profound insights into the purpose of John's stories and a host of contemporary stories illuminating the truth John seeks to share. This work is a must-read for all who love a good story and seek truth!
Rev. Wil Cantrell
Concord United Methodist Church, Knoxville, Tennessee
With storytelling as a frame of reference, Charles Maynard has written a significant book on John's Gospel, wherein he conveys the Gospel's message by focusing on its rightful literary context. And he places this narrative approach in a larger interpretive toolbox, which gives access to the full scope of Biblical interpretation. So, while the book is a masterful study of John, it has implications for studying the entire Bible. It is an accessible and sound Bible study whose reader, through John's Gospel, confronts the larger Gospel message. And it comes at a time when it is desperately needed.
Dr. Sam Roberts
Professor Emeritus of Religion and Philosophy, Tennessee Wesleyan University
Charles W. Maynard weaves tales of faith and family from the pulpit and the storytelling stage. His award-winning writing covers the gamut from outdoor trail guides to American history to personal tales of hearth and home. As a United Methodist minister he has served as a pastor of local churches, a Holston Conference staff member in Camp and Retreat Ministries, a district superintendent, and now as the Minister of Generosity and Traditional Worship at Cokesbury UMC in Knoxville, Tennessee.
202 pages, Paperback
Published November 30, 2022
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February 23, 2023
Using this book as a springboard for a Lenten series related to John was an introduction to the Gospel of John's tropes and methods for members of my congregation. You can hear the inviting voice of the author encouraging you to discover for yourself the Living Word. The meditations were engaging, especially "Why is do little among so many," "The heart and mind of Christ," and "The comforter." Like a good story, I can imagine myself returning to the meditations. The pacing of the middle of the book meanders a bit, but overall, the storyteller has a way with images.
May 29, 2023
Great Sunday school book.
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