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English
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'Unless you become like a child
you cannot enter the Kingdom of heaven' Throughout the years
many people have attempted to understand exactly what Jesus meant when he said these words.
In ''A Child Sees God'' Howard Worsley explores how we can all learn from a child's perspective of the world and how the child's eye view of the Bible presents a new way of understanding this ancient scripture.
Looking at a variety of bible stories read to many different children at different stages of development
the book offers not only fresh insights into the meaning and significance of these stories but also reflections on how adults can use the Biblical text in the company of children.
Exploring ways of encouraging children's discussion of the stories and recording their comments
Worsley acknowledges and celebrates the originality of a child's vision and the huge implications of this vision for parents
teachers and ministers.
The themes of the Bible are universal and the stories explored in the book are divided into seven sections
classified by their basic plot as texts of wonder
adventure and leadership
terror
justice and judgement
comfort and hope
comedy
or mercy and forgiveness.
This innovative study of a child's perceptions of Bible stories provides a new and illuminating perspective of the text and will be a fascinating read for parents
teachers and ministers
and anyone with an interest in childhood spirituality.