Every Man Heart Lay Down

Written by Lorenz Graham · Illustrated by Colleen Browning

Experience the Nativity through Liberian storytelling, where Bible tales become poetic songs.

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48 pages· ~420L

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Bookroo's summary

Discover the Nativity story as retold by Liberian storytellers, transforming a timeless tale into a poetic song. This unique rendition captures the essence of a community newly embracing English, offering a fresh perspective on a cherished narrative. As the birth of Jesus unfolds in this tender version, readers are invited to experience the magic and wonder anew. What new insights will this cultural lens reveal about a story we thought we knew so well?

From the publisher

Here is the story of the birth of Jesus retold in the idiom of Liberians newly acquainted with the English language. To the storytellers of Liberia, Bible stories become poems, or spoken songs. So it is with this simple and tender version of the Nativity. Long out of print, this special picture book is available again to a new generation of readers.