{"product_id":"god-of-the-fairy-tale-paperback","title":"God of the Fairy Tale - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJim Ware\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat treasures are hidden in the enchanted woods?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e More than just bedtime traditions, more than simple children's literature, the most enduring stories are echoes of the greatest of all stories: the Gospel. \u003ci\u003eGod of the Fairy Tale\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of spiritual reflections on the truths found in classic fairy tales, truths that point us to the ultimate Truth about God, redemption, and ourselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Delving into 20 classic folk- and fairy tales, \u003ci\u003eGod of the Fairy Tale\u003c\/i\u003e leads us into the mystical landscape of elves, goblins, and talking animals to reveal the jewels of truth that hide inside these most simple of stories. Through the fables of Snow White, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and many others, we discover a perspective not unlike that of the Bible--a world of people trying to be something more, questing to do good in a realm fraught with evil, where a turn of the tables leaves the strong defeated and the weak victorious. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each tale is presented along with a meditation on the spiritual and theological themes present. \u003ci\u003eGod of the Fairy Tale\u003c\/i\u003e will warm your heart with a world of characters, creatures, and circumstances that spin an entertaining yarn and affirm the most essential Christian worldviews.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Treasures Are Hidden in the Enchanted Woods? \u003cbr\u003eMore than just bedtime traditions, more than simple children's literature, the most enduring stories are echoes of the greatest of all stories, the Gospel. \"God of the Fairy Tale is a collection of spiritual reflections on the truths found in classic fairy tales, truths that point us to the ultimate Truth about God, redemption, and ourselves. \u003cbr\u003eDelving into twenty classic folk and fairy tales, \"God of the Fairy Tale leads us into the mystical landscape of elves, goblins, and talking animals to reveal the jewels of truth that hide inside these most simple of stories. Through the fables of Snow White, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and many others, we discover a perspective not unlike that of the Bible-a world of people trying to be something more, questing to do good in a realm fraught with evil, where a turn of the tables leaves the strong defeated and the weak victorious. \u003cbr\u003eEach tale is presented along with a meditation on the spiritual and theological themes present. \"God of the Fairy Tale will warm your heart with a world of characters, creatures, and circumstances that spin an entertaining yarn and affirm the most essential Christian worldviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Ware\u003c\/b\u003e is a longtime book enthusiast who grew up savoring childhood classics like \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAdventures of Huckleberry Finn\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Merry Adventures of Robin Hood\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a graduate of University of California, Los Angeles (BA in classics-Latin and Greek language and literature) and Fuller Theological Seminary (MA in biblical studies with special emphasis on Semitic languages). Ware is also the author of several children's novels and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eFinding God in the Lord of the Rings. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is a Celtic musician, a storyteller, and an amateur folklorist. A native of Southern California, he now lives in Colorado with his wife and six children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.49 x 7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 21, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51799906320672,"sku":"9781601427533","price":14.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/95b55b3e533b4f7daccfcfe5ea71c23a.webp?v=1780826121","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/god-of-the-fairy-tale-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}