The Merchant and the Thief: A Folktale of Godly Wisdom [Hardcover]

Ravi Zacharias (Author), Lad Odell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Once upon a time in the enchanting land of India, a wealthy jewel merchant went on a long journey.

He is soon joined by a would-be thief who hopes to befriend him and steal his fortune!andnbsp; But the wise merchant, realizing what his companion's intentions are, has a surprise in store for the thief, for he offers him a treasure far greater than jewels.

Adapting an ancient Indian folktale, Ravi Zacharias has created a delightful modern parable about life's true riches.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

For over thirty-five years, Ravi Zacharias has spoken all over the world in great halls and universities, notably Harvard, Princeton, and numerous universities internationally. He is listed as a Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford university. He has appeared on CNN and other international broadcasts. The author of several books for adults and children, he powerfully mixes biblical teaching and Christian apologetics. His most recent works include Walking from East to West, a memoir; The Grand Weaver, an exploration of God's intention in both the ordinary and the startling elements of life; and The End of Reason, a rebuttal of the claims of the so-called New Atheists. His weekly radio program, Let My People Think, is broadcast on 1,692 stations worldwide, and his weekday program, Just Thinking, is on 412. He is founder and chairman of the board of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in Canada, Hong Kong, India, ? SPANISH BIO: Ravi Zacharias, master en divinidades de Trinity International University, es un orador reconocido asi como presidente de Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. Su programa semanal de radio, Let My People Think, se retransmite por mas de mil quinientas emisoras de todo el mundo. Es autor de varios libros para adultos y ninos. Su ultimo libro, De Oriente a Occidente, fue editado por Editorial Vida en el ano 2006. El Dr. Zacharias y su esposa residen in Atlanta, Georgia.

Laure Fournier was born in Antibes, France. She studied at the Emile Cohl School of Art in Lyon, France, and later continued her studies at Swindon College in England. Since graduating, Laure has worked as a children's illustrator. She regularly travels to Africa to create bronze sculptures, which are the inspiration for her illustrations. She now lives in the south of France and works in the little village of Sauve. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Chariot Victor Publishing (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781432960
• ISBN-13: 978-0781432962
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,161,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #54 in Books > Children's Books > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths > Asian

More About the Author

For over thirty-five years, Ravi Zacharias has spoken all over the world in great halls and universities, notably Harvard, Princeton, and numerous universities internationally. He is listed as a Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford university. He has appeared on CNN and other international broadcasts. The author of several books for adults and children, he powerfully mixes biblical teaching and Christian apologetics. His most recent works include Walking from East to West, a memoir; The Grand Weaver, an exploration of God's intention in both the ordinary and the startling elements of life; and The End of Reason, a rebuttal of the claims of the so-called New Atheists. His weekly radio program, Let My People Think, is broadcast on 1,692 stations worldwide, and his weekday program, Just Thinking, is on 412. He is founder and chairman of the board of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in Canada, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Zacharias and his wife, Margie, have three grown children and reside in Atlanta.

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38 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gospel adaptation of an Indian folk tale standard, October 24, 1999

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This review is from: The Merchant and the Thief: A Folktale of Godly Wisdom (Hardcover)

The old standard folk tale with more beef to the story. You've got adventure, larceny, evil, and the logical triumph of good through perception, deception and ingenuity. The illustrations are incredible, with amazing color and lighting. They look like fully rendered fine art oil paintings. My son lit up like a light bulb when he saw this art. Even the cover design is a cut above. I can't believe the publisher wouldn't show pictures of this in Amazon. Lad and Ravi, hats off. A standard for all childrens' books to meet.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Merchant and the Thief: A Folktale of Godly Wisdom, September 25, 2005

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Ava S. Maldonado "AA Maldonado" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Merchant and the Thief: A Folktale of Godly Wisdom (Hardcover)

What a great way to get your kids reading about God. Just like The Brothers Grimm had moral lessons in their stories. This is a wonderful story that conveys the love and wisdom of God and how to use it in every day life.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Treasure, March 26, 2011

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Paige Smith - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Merchant and the Thief: A Folktale of Godly Wisdom (Hardcover)

Well-known Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias takes a folktale from his homeland and tailors it to teach a gently convincing lesson on the difference between worldly and godly treasure. When stuggling vegetable seller Mohan sets out to rob jeweler Raj of his treasure, hoping for a better life, wise Raj cleverly and lovingly reveals the greatest treasure, that is available to all. Lad O'Dell's gorgeous and unique artwork is lively and touching.