St Paul:The Man with the Letters
The Adventures of St Paul on the Road to Damascus
Description
Eleanor Gormally
Josh and Ruth have found a mysterious satchel full of ancient scrolls. They turn to their old, wise friend, Ananias, to learn all about the old city of Damascus, the story of St Paul and how he unexpectedly came to be a follower of Jesus.
Eleanor Gormally’s wonderful story is illuminated by the original drawings of the first-and second-year students of Mount Carmel Secondary School, Kings Inn Street, Dublin. This one-of-a-kind endeavour brings together the students’ artistic interpretations of the story, resulting in a unique and beautiful publication for children, by children.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Eleanor Gormally lives in Limerick. She is the author of Little Lucy’s Family: A Story About Adoption and Christmas with Auntie Mary, both published by Veritas.
Editorial Review
Here is the story of Paul and how his encounter with Jesus on the Damascus Road changed his life, retold in simple enough form, by author Eleanor Gormally, but illustrated with drawings by the 1st and 2nd Year students of Mount Carmel Secondary School, Kings Inn Street in Dublin. Their lively naivety is just right. A lovely book, and one to match the author's earlier titles Little Lucy's Family, a story about adoption; and Christmas with Auntie Mary.
- The Irish Catholic, November 2009
Eleanor Gormally’s wonderful story is illuminated by the original drawings of the first-and second year students of Mount Carmel Secondary School, Dublin. This one-of-a-kind endeavour brings together the students’ artistic interpretations of the story, resulting in a unique and beautiful publication for children, by children. The story is based on two children, Josh and Ruth, who have found a mysterious satchel full of ancient scrolls. They turn to their old, wise friend, Ananias, to learn all about the old city of Damascus, the story of St Paul and how he unexpectedly came to be a follower of Jesus. This book is an excellent resource for any primary school teacher or facilitator of children’s groups who would like a different perspective on the biblical story of St Paul.
- Intercom, March 2010
Based on the biblical story of St Paul and his road to Damascus moment' , Ms Eleanor Gormally’s story takes a highly original route. Two young children, josh and Ruth, call upon the wise Ananias with a satchel they have found full of mysterious scrolls. Recognising these as being the original anti-Jesus propaganda touted by Saul, Ananias explains the events of his conversion to St Paul in a way that both the children ad today’s young reader could understand.
While the text of the tale is interesting and original, it is the illustrations that make this book really special. No less than twenty-five individual artists have worked to produce a book that in its own way is a work of art. All by pupils of the Mount Carmel secondary school in Dublin, each illustration displays its creator's unique style and vision.
- Books Ireland, May 2010
First Chapter
In the ancient city of Damascus, there once lived
a man called Ananias. Everything about his native
city filled him with joy! He loved its narrow
winding streets and its high Roman pillars.
He loved the noise and chatter that came from
the boats on the great river Barada. He loved
the busy markets with their lively stalls. But more
than anything Ananias loved God.
***
One warm, summer’s day, Josh and Ruth
stood at his door. Josh, tall and serious,
clutched an old leather satchel close to
his chest. Ruth, small and rather giddy,
raised little clouds of dust around her
feet as she hopped about.
***
A smile lit up Ananias’s lined face
when he saw them. ‘Shalom!’ he said,
greeting his young friends warmly. ‘My
goodness, Ruth, how you have grown!’
She beamed with delight as he patted
her curly head.
***
Then the old man noticed the satchel in
Josh’s arms. He noticed pieces of faded
parchment poking out through the top,
and he began to remember … ‘But it
couldn’t be the same satchel’, he thought
to himself.
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