The Way of the Wolf: The Gospel in New Images

By Martin Bell

Book Overview

Intriguing tales, timeless poetry, enchanting songs . . . Beguiling characters like Barrington Bunny . . . Joggi, the porcupine . . . Lena, the witch . . . Joshua, the boy who has lost his magic . . .... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816402027
• ISBN13: 9780816402021
• Release Date: January 1970
• Publisher: Seabury Pr
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 1.0" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

"A gift, a free gift with no strings attached"

-I'm never gonna forget that quote! Anyway, this is such a nice book, we read the Barrington Bunny story every Christmas and I love it. It's really moving and insiteful. And it is not just for children. Believe me, adults love this book too. I suggest it to anyone who has a heart, this is truly a great book.

A Christmas Tradition

In our house, it has become a Christmas tradition to read Barrington Bunny (the first story in this book) aloud with different people reading the parts of different animals. I think it has made a difference in the lives of our children to think about a free gift, no strings atached, the meaning of friendship,or scary things (like wolves) who do no harm The Lone Ranger brings a new appreciation for the risk in taking religion seriously. The Easter Egg story brought major comfort to a friend after their child died. And the songs aren't bad either.

Barrington Bunny Is Tops!

Martin Bell's "The Way of the Wolf" is an excellent collection of stories including Barrington Bunny which is in my opinion on of the best stories communicating the real meaning of Christmas written this century. Wyll Irvin JoyBringers Productions

An Incredible Gift

This collection of stories embodies the saying, "Preach the Gospel, if necessary, use words." These stories are a solid example of how to live a good life and be a gift to one another - as Barrington Bunny found out a "gift with no strings attached!" I was introduced to this work almost 30 years ago and still remember every story in vivid detail. It is now very much a part of my youth ministry program. If nothing else, these are wonderful stories to share with one another. Sometimes there is a surprise ending, sometimes one that is expected. But inside each story is a message with a meaning that, to me seems timeless - it's also a message that needs to be heard today!

Stories to stir your heart and spirit!

Long before the compilers of "soup" stories made their fame and fortune by gathering and publishing other folks' heartwarming stories, an authentic young cleric named Martin Bell wrote and published this exceptional collection of his own original tales of love, abandonment, and redemption.The best of Martin Bell's offerings is the Christmas story "Barrington Bunny." This touching reminder of the power of brotherly love and self-sacrifice -- a message that is, or should be, at the heart of Christmas remembrance -- has been a treasured annual tradition in my household and my classroom for many years.Even more powerful than the written version is Martin Bell's reading of his own work. Get his recording (also entitled "The Way of the Wolf") if you can, and have a supply of tissues at hand.You will discover this thin book to be an abundantly thoughtful and heartful treat for anyone who has ever pondered the real meaning of our earthly existence and our rightful relationship with one another and with our God. A refreshing antidote to the dulling cynicism and negativism of our times.If the rating scale permitted six stars, I would wnat to give "The Way of the Wolf" at least ten!{A note of caution: Several books have this same title. Only one is authored by Martin Bell.}