Bible Wonderings...Familiar Tales Retold
by Donald Schmidt
Popular preacher and storyteller Donald Schmidt
breaks open two dozen stories in this book of Bible
Wonderings. His unique and comfortable style
engages the imagination and immediately makes you
feel that you are a part of the story. You find yourself
making friends with the biblical characters, and often
want to continue the story beyond the printed page.
Along the way these retellings invite you to do your
own Bible wondering and question some of your
presuppositions.
Whether you have a little or a lot of biblical
knowledge—even if you have never read the Bible at
all, or are a confirmed skeptic—Bible Wonderings
offers an exciting new way to experience your faith
story.
The study guide makes Bible Wonderings a great
resource for Bible study groups or for personal
devotion. A lectionary index makes it easy to use the
stories in worship.

“Turn a kaleidoscope even a little, and you see a new
set of patterns and colors fall into place. In this book of
wonderings, Donald Schmidt turns these stories of
scriptures at slightly different angles, and the result is
a fresh seeing and hearing of the Word. Bring your
own sense of wonder and openness to this book, and
see where it may lead you.”
John Indermark, author of Parables and Passion:
Jesus’ Stories for the Days of Lent (Upper Room
Books)


About the author
Donald Schmidt began writing stories almost before he
could talk. As a lover of language, music, and culture,
he has always been fascinated by ways in which we
share our stories. As a parent, grandparent, teacher,
writer, editor, and parish minister, he never misses an
opportunity to hear a good story or tell a good story.
Donald has a special passion for finding new ways to
express our faith story. He and his spouse live in
Lahaina, Hawai’i, where Donald serves as minister of
Waiola Church.
(Click on the
book cover to
read a story
from the
book.)
(Click on the
flower to read
the
introduction
to the book.)

Paperback: 152 pages
Publisher: www.iUniverse.com
(June 28, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN: 0-595-40311-5