Long Story Short: The Bible in 12 Phrases

Enjoy these twelve stepping stones and you are going to want to blow the dust off your Bible. More than that, you are going to be surprised how much you want to get to know the hero of the story himself!

The gospel is a powerful drama of a great fall and a heroic rise. Glen Scrivener adds color and context to the beautiful story of redemption found in the Bible. This book will contribute to your love for all that was accomplished through the living, dying, and rising of Jesus of Nazareth

If you are one of those people who is prepared to sit down and give a bit of time to understanding someone else's perspective, then when it comes to getting a handle on the Christian story, this is just a great place to start. Glen Scrivener - the Australian Oxford-educated stand-up comedian is a unique communicator and here wonderfully he brings his profound gifts to bear, as he tells what Christians believe is the greatest story ever told. But be warned, I really don't think you can read this glorious helicopter ride over the Bible story and remain unchanged!

This short book is a brilliant overview of the whole Bible story, covering the major plot points without getting lost in the weeds. Ideal for non-believers and new believers, Glen's knack for avoiding insider jargon shines. Filled with fresh insight and vivid prose, there were moments I forgot I had encountered this epic story before.

What a feast! This is a fresh, engaging and thought provoking retelling of God's story. There's lots of insight into Bible truths combined with timely application to our contemporary lives. By taking in the whole sweep of Bible narrative Glen's book brings into view and connects together parts of the story arc that can easily get missed. This Bible overview will renew your delight that God's wondrous story is your story and is good for the soul.

Classic Scrivener. Simple without being simplistic, smart without being smug, bubbling over with ideas but never losing sight of the person at the centre of it all. Glen doesn't assume you think any of this stuff is true, but be warned: he has a gift for making you wish it were.