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THE KING WHOSE NAME IS LOVE: Eight Tales of Faith Kindle Edition

by Shlomo Kalo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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From Internationally renowned storyteller and Nobel Prize nominee, comes a wondrous collection of singular, uplifting, spiritual stories...

The steadfast roots of the tales presented here are firmly fixed in the parables that appear in the books of the New Testament. Nevertheless, these tales differ from those unique parables, as a tree differs from its roots which support it and endow it with its tall stature and its vital power.

These are no longer parables, nor means of illustrating or of making perceptible. In this sense, one could say that the stories stand in their own right. Their aim is to emphasize, again and again, man's inalienable right to cleave to his Father in Heaven, Who is Love, and thus to abolish the bitter fate of anyone who has erred and strayed far from Him, far from the pure springs of Love.

The king Whose Name is love in print edition was translated and published in six countries.

"Shlomo Kalo's tales of faith, rooted in some of the Gospel parables, are highly imaginative pieces of writing. The eight delightful stories show how love can transform common human attitudes. They contain profound religious insights, simply expressed. The way in which they pick up, but then expand and move on from the parables, makes them memorable expositions of love's meaning." The Rev. Canon Hugh Wybrew, Author and Vicar, Oxford, UK

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"Shlomo Kalo's tales of faith, rooted in some of the Gospel parables, are highly imaginative pieces of writing. The eight delightful stories show how love can transform common human attitudes. They contain profound religious insights, simply expressed. The way in which they pick up, but then expand and move on from the parables, makes them memorable expositions of love's meaning." The Rev. Canon Hugh Wybrew, Author and Vicar, Oxford, UK
About Kalo's title The Trouses - Parables for the 21st Century: "These are stories of a true believer. They do reach as parables beyond themselves to suggest a whole approach to life" Prof. Gregory Carlson, S.J, Creighton University
About Kalo's title The Chosen: "I read this master-piece just as slowly as I could, hoping I would never finish it. The book which is based on the Biblical book of Daniel deals with love: A love of a human being to another human being, of a man to a woman and mainly, with the love of God..." Yimna Galore, Maariv newspaper, Israel

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Shlomo Kalo thinker, novelist and one of the most prolific writers in Israel, published 80 fiction and non-fiction titles. He wrote in an impressive variety of fiction and non-ficiton genres and themes. Kalo's books have appeared in 16 countries.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B079ZP7DCZ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ DAT Publications; 2nd edition (April 6, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 6, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1320 KB
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 84 pages

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- #336 in Religious Biblical Fiction
- #739 in Inspirational Spiritual Fiction
- #886 in Christian Classics & Allegories (Kindle Store)

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Prolific novelist and thinker Shlomo Kalo, one of the very few Israeli writers nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature, has published 80 titles in a variety of genres and themes.

Kalo was born in 1928 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He joined the anti-Fascist underground before reaching his teens and wound up in a concentration camp at the age of 15. After studying medicine and working as a journalist in Prague, and training as a pilot for Mahal, he immigrated to Israel in 1949. He was awarded MSc in microbiology from Tel Aviv University in 1958. For 26 years and until his retirement, he worked as regional director of medical laboratories.

In 1969, a sharp turn in his life occurred. It subsequently affected his life, his thoughts and his highly prolific literary activity.

Shlomo Kalo wrote 80 titles, some of which were translated and published in 16 countries. He wrote novels, short fiction, literature for younger readers, non-fiction (philosophy, spirituality), a thriller and more. His short stories appeared in probably all literary magazines in Israel and the media often covered his writings and thoughts. Between the years 2008-2014 he was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Shlomo Kalo died peacefully at his home on 8.30.2014. His last words were: "Everything is excellent for he who is not subjugated".

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Teresa Collins

Most definitely recommend!

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2018

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I loved this book so much. The Biblical parables told from a different perspective; one where the people involved show the love that Jesus commands us to show-to love thy neighbor as thyself! It was such an encouraging and uplifting read. Normally after I read a book I will delete from my library because with the number of books I have accumulated it is unlikely I will read it again. However, this book spoke to me in such a way that I think I'll leave it in my library. It may be just what I need on those days when I'm running short on patience for my fellowman much less love.

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A revision of 8 New Testament parables

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2018

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This is a fascinating and thoughtful retelling of 8 New Testament parables including The Rich Man and Lazarus, The 10 Virgins, and The Landowner Hiring Workers for His Vineyard. Although at times excessively repetitious, this revisionist retelling raises interesting questions, most notably the issue of giving up one's own eternal life to save another, essentially a meditation on the saying, greater love has no person than a willingness to die to save another. Issues of justice and mercy and love for others are also raised in these retelling. This is a short but profitable read.

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God's Crissie

Parables of grace and love

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020

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Rewritten stories of the king’s kindness to his subjects. This is what God’s kingdom should look like- men helping fellow men, working for everyone’s good instead of just their own, the king’s glorious goodness shining in the lives of all His children. I enjoyed this, a quick read

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Ariel Ferdman

The Parables of the new testament explained like never before.

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019

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Unique and sometimes surprising clarification of some of the parables of the new testament, Given from within deep, concise understanging of a man, who was a living testimony to the truth behind these parables.

I would deeply recomend it to anyone who would like to better understand not only Jesus himself, But Also his teachings.
This book gives something tangible, that a person who would like to get closer to God can follow in his everyday life.

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francois kaplan

Very moving!

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018

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Very moving!
I am yet to encounter a more heartening collection of short stories. Hope, love and forgiveness reverberate in every line of this book and it left me with an intense feeling of gratitude. The author's outlook on life is awe-inspiring. I will definitely read these wonderful parables again and again. To lift up my spirits whenever I feel down. It is a great read for young and old. Not to be missed!

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suzie q

Uninteresting

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2018

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Didn't finish it was so dull and boring. What I did read was so far from the true meaning of the Bible it was ridiculous. Would not recommend to anyone.

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Very different interpretation

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020

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Each of the short stories in this collection are inspired by parables from the New Testament in the Bible. For each one, first the original parable is printed, then the new version is shared. The differences between the original and the retelling are significant. In many cases, this means the purpose of the teaching is lost. I found it to be unsettling, rather than comforting, to have the meaning stripped away.

Most of the retold parables were rewritten with happy endings. The intent appears to be showing how each story would turn out if all involved ultimately acted in the way God would want them to. This is what is good about the collection. Unfortunately I couldn't get past the fact that the moral of these Bible stories was lost in the process. Perhaps it changes them from cautionary tales to guidance for better living, and many may prefer this approach, but I didn't.

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Good read!!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2018

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Interesting. I have been reading these stories for 80 years and this is a little different interpretation. God is love.