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Reality and Other Stories

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Discover how the stories we tell reveal our deepest desires, and point to the meaning of the reality we live in.
  • 18 August 2022
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Stories shape us and give us meaning - but is it coincidence that the same seven basic plots repeat over time and across the world? What if stories not only reveal something about human psychology, but also give us clues to the meaning of the reality we live in?

In Reality and Other Stories, Peter Dray and Matt Lillicrap explore how seven story archetypes - Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, The Quest, Voyage and Return, Comedy, Tragedy and Rebirth - are not only universal, but also found in the story of Christ. As they unpack each example, they demonstrate how our deepest longing find fulfilment in Jesus' story.

This is not just another Christian apologetics book. Reality and Other Stories is an ideal gift to give to new Christians and those just beginning to explore faith. The authors show the power of storytelling to affect our lives, and through examples of story archetypes demonstrates that the life of Jesus truly is the story at the heart of reality.

Reality and Other Stories will help you explore Jesus' story for yourself and better understand how through Jesus, we can discover the true story of reality that gives ultimate purpose to our lives.

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Price: $9.99
Pages: 160
Publisher: IVP
Imprint: IVP
Publication Date: 18 August 2022
ISBN: 9781789743968
Format: eBook
BISACs: RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Evangelism, Christian life & practice, LITERARY CRITICISM / Books & Reading, RELIGION / Christian Living / General, Theory of art
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Introduction: Reality's Story
Plotline 1: Overcoming the Monster
Plotline 2: Rags to Riches
Plotline 3: The Quest
Plotline 4: Voyage and Return
Plotline 5: Tragedy
Plotline 6: Comedy
Plotline 7: Rebirth
Conclusion: Story's Reality