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God's Mailbox: More Stories About Stories in the Bible
God's Mailbox More Stories About Stories in the Bible Author:Marc Gellman In the middle of the Garden of Eden there was a big tree that had on it a big sign with big letters: DON'T EVEN THINK OF EATING THE FRUIT FROM THIS TREE. Of course, when Adam and Eve ate from the fruit of that tree, God kicked them out of the garden right away, which proves that if God puts up a sign, you'd better read it!In this sequel t... more »o his award-winning book Does God Have a Big Toe?, Rabbi Marc Gellman shows how important the ageold stories are for all of us in this constantly changing world. These eighteen midrashim, or stories about stories in the Bible, are filled with hope, suspense, romance, and a healthy dose of comedy. They also answer some big questions about life and pose a few others: What's the best color for a person to be? How can I hear God in the world? Why is there no pro wrestling in heaven?
From Adam meeting Eve, the world's first outfielder, in "Smack the Coconut" to a frog helping Moses outsmart Pharaoh in "The Pharaoh and the Frog" to a humble stonecutter teaching people the best way to send prayers to God in "God's Mailbox," Gellman's stories make the wisdom of the Bible come vibrantly to life for children and adults alike.« less