The Voices of Children in the Bible
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Few books deal with the voices of children in scripture. Some books inform the reader of the ways in which children are instructed and taught while others give advice to the adult readers on ways they can teach children the Christian faith. Rarely does one find a book that centers in on the pivotal voices of children in scripture, lifting children up as a model for the biblical lifestyle. In this book, the voices of children are allowed to rise above and sometimes alongside the voices of adults, so that readers understand the poignant role of children in the biblical text. This book invites the reader to listen to the stories of these children and live a faithful live in accordance with the lessons they learn from the children. The book also offers guidance, insight, and direction to adults and gives them suggestions on ways to emulate faithful children both in the Bible and in present times.
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About the Book
THIS BOOK seeks to lift up the voices of children in both the Old and New Testaments. Twelve stories highlight the voices of these children, showing ways in which select children play a significant role in the outcome of the biblical narrative. Additionally, readers receive insights into ways they can relate to children today and also relevant lessons they can learn based upon the biblical text. Each chapter offers discussion and reflection questions for individual or group study.
About the Author
Rev. Dr. Rita Hays serves as associate pastor for children, visitation, family ministries, and Christian education at Connell Memorial United Methodist Church in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. She has ministered in the area of children’s ministry and Christian education for over thirty years. In addition to her pastoral ministry, Dr. Hays has taught Christian education classes in the area of children’s ministry and Christian education at Lindsey Wilson College, a United Methodist college in Columbia, Kentucky. She earned a BA degree from Mercer University, an MRE from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a DMin degree from Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She also completed graduate courses at United Theological Seminary and Scarritt College.
Rev. Hays has authored five books: The Children’s Minister and The Most Important Space in the Church: The Nursery, both published by Discipleship Resources; All in the Family: Faith Issues for Families Facing Addiction, published by WestBow Press; Five Practices for Children and Godtalk: 52 Fun Activities for Children, both published by Abingdon Press.
Rev. Hays lives in Nashville, Tennessee. She has been married to her husband, Bill, for thirty-five years. They have two adult sons, Allen and Ben.