The God of Story - Print

The God of Story
Discovering the Narrative of Scripture Through the Language of Storytelling

By Daniel Schwabauer (Foreword by Leonard Sweet)

A compelling exploration of how storytelling unlocks the deeper meaning, beauty, and transformative power of Scripture.

Read this book to:
•    Discover how the entire Bible forms a cohesive and compelling narrative
•    Understand Scripture more deeply through the lens of story structure
•    Learn how biblical authors used storytelling to reveal divine truth
•    Engage with the Bible in a fresh, accessible, and emotionally resonant way
•    Explore how your own story fits into God’s ongoing narrative
•    Gain tools for preaching, teaching, and personal Bible study
•    Reconnect with the wonder and drama of Scripture as lived experience

Features
•    Written by author and storytelling expert Daniel Schwabauer
•    Foreword by renowned theologian Leonard Sweet
•    Merges biblical theology with narrative technique and literary insight
•    Engaging and accessible for both lay readers and church leaders
•    Ideal for Bible teachers, storytellers, pastors, and spiritual seekers

Soft cover, 272pp
ISBN: 9781540904638
1.78 cms H x 21.44 cms L x 14.15 cms W (0.26 kgs)
Baker Books (2025)

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Description

Daniel Schwabauer invites readers to see the Bible not as a disconnected set of teachings or moral lessons, but as a unified and masterfully told story – God’s story. 

With the insight of a writer and the heart of a teacher, Schwabauer explores how understanding biblical narrative structure helps us encounter Scripture in more vivid and transformative ways.

Drawing on the tools of fiction writers – character arcs, conflict, resolution, and plot – Schwabauer reveals how these storytelling elements are at work from Genesis to Revelation. He helps readers see the Bible not only as history or theology, but as a living, breathing story with tension, beauty, and divine purpose.

This book is a powerful resource for pastors, Bible teachers, storytellers, and all readers seeking to fall in love with the Scriptures again.

With a foreword by Leonard Sweet, The God of Story bridges literary artistry with spiritual discovery, showing how God communicates truth not just through commands, but through narrative that captivates and transforms.

About the Author
Daniel Schwabauer is an award-winning author, writing instructor, and speaker with a passion for storytelling and Scripture. Known for his work in narrative education and Christian formation, Schwabauer empowers readers to engage their faith through the transformative language of story.

Contents
1.    The Bible as Story, Not Just Text
2.    Why Stories Matter to God and Humans
3.    Creation, Conflict, and the Fall
4.    The Long Journey Toward Redemption
5.    Jesus: The Climax of the Story
6.    The Power of Character and Choice
7.    Story Structure in Scripture
8.    The Church’s Role in God’s Narrative
9.    Your Place in the Story
10.    Retelling the Story in a Postmodern World