Well, here it is, a person, the person of jesus christ, and this is his story. The greatest story ever told a tale of the greatest life ever lived. Written with powerful simplicity and set against a rich and accurate historical background, this account of the greatest life ever lived describes the moving story of christs nativity, the flight of the holy family into. Fulton ourslers outstanding classic the greatest story ever told narrates the evernew, everlasting story of the life of jesus christ. Collection universallibrary contributor universal digital. The greatest story ever told by fulton oursler kirkus. Fulton oursler s outstanding classic the greatest story ever told narrates the ever new, everlasting story of the life of jesus christ. Adapted from the title of the same name by fulton oursler and a series of radio scripts based on. The greatest story ever told is an american oldtime radio religious drama. Most often, there is a lot of confusion or hohum about what christianity is, even among us christians. The greatest story ever told by fulton oursler alibris. This is a simple retelling of the story of the christ in modern language and as if it were being approached afresh as an entirely new story. Fulton tony oursler, jr 19322016 find a grave memorial. Charles fulton oursler was an american journalist, playwright, editor and writer.
The greatest story ever told, based on the book of the same name by fulton ousler, came to abc for goodyear tires on january 26, 1947. Written with powerful simplicity and set against a rich and accurate historical background, this account of the greatest life ever lived describes the moving story of christs nativity, the flight of the holy family into egypt, christs youth, his public. The greatest story ever told 1965 was an epic religious spectacle shot in ultra panavision 70 that attempted to lure audiences away from their living room television sets through a massive publicity campaign, an allstar cast, and a story that had broad, universal appeal the life of christ. I recommend this book and also the greatest story ever told the life of christ both by fulton oursler. Details about the greatest story ever told fulton oursler 1951 paperback. The 1949 edition of the greatest story ever told carries both a nihil obstat and imprimatur, which represent the. I enjoyed the book very much, especially reading the story of jesuss birth at christmas time. Zanuck, the head of 20th century fox, acquired the film rights to the oursler novel shortly after publication, but never brought it to preproduction. Using a fictional narrative, oursler takes events from the gospels of the new testament and adds imaginative dialogues and personalities to recreate the first century, while maintaining biblical integrity.
Greatest story ever told by fulton oursler audiobook. A wonderful way to understand the scripture of the bible for people of all ages. The greatest story ever told audiobook by fulton oursler. The bible is the story of god and man, a love story in which you and i must write our own ending, our unfinished autobiography of the creature and the creator. The series was adapted into a 1949 novel by fulton oursler, a senior editor at readers digest. Fulton ourslers outstanding classic the greatest story ever told narrates the. Fulton ourslers 1949 novel about the life of jesus christ was written with powerful simplicity and set against a rich historical background. The film, the greatest story ever told, based on oursler s book, was released in 1965. The greatest story ever told turner classic movies. He is preceded in death by his parents, fulton oursler, sr, author of the greatest story ever told, and actress and author, grace perkins oursler, and by his sister, april oursler armstrong.
Born in baltimore, maryland, he wrote mystery novels under pseudonym anthony abbot. Available for the first time in audio, fulton ourslers 1949 novel about the life of jesus christ was written with powerful simplicity and set against a rich historical background. Covers a little rubbed but a clean solid copy internally. The greatest story ever told by fulton oursler penguin. Written with powerful simplicity and set against a rich and accurate historical background, this account of the greatest life ever lived describes the moving story of christs nativity, the flight of the holy family into egypt, christs. The greatest story ever told fulton oursler international collectors. The greatest story ever told was published in 1949. Anybody interested in the life of jesus christ should read it. This sequel to the greatest story ever told follows the turbulent adventures of the apostles paul, peter, and james after the crucifixion of christ in their struggle to spread the good news to the world. Buy the greatest story ever told a tale of the greatest life ever lived by fulton oursler online at alibris. The greatest story ever told by fulton oursler, 9780385080286, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Listen to greatest story ever told audiobook by fulton oursler. The subtitle of the greatest story ever told is a tale of the greatest life ever lived.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to marydell faith and life center, 640 north midland avenue, nyack, ny, 10960 hannemann funeral home, inc. This is the book on which the broadcasts were based and it reveals why the radio program has had such a wide appeal. The greatest story ever told, book by fulton oursler. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Greatest story ever told by fulton oursler, hardcover. It was followed by the greatest book ever written in 1951, and the greatest faith ever known, completed by. Written with powerful simplicity and set against a rich and accurate historical background, this account of the greatest life ever lived describes the moving story of christs. The greatest story ever told audiobook fulton oursler. The lost sheep greatest story ever told radio dramas. Was editor of liberty magazine, and former senior editor of readers digest. Faithfully based on the scriptures of the acts and the epistles, this saga of kings and jailers, of far voyages and shipwreck, of strange miracles and. Zeitgeist greatest story ever told full movie youtube. Most famous book, the greatest story ever told 1949. The greatest story ever told a tale of the greatest life.
Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The greatest story ever told fulton oursler, 1951 sc, perma books. Similarly, hunter notes that weir changed guitar to quasar, and while at first he thought that was all right, he came to think that no, it just didnt fit the atmosphere. This is the story of jesusthe greatest story ever told. It was followed by the greatest book ever written in 1951, and the greatest faith ever known, completed by his daughter, april oursler armstrong, and posthumously published in 1953.
Writing as anthony abbot, he was a notable author of mysteries and detective fiction. Directed by george stevens, david lean, jean negulesco. The greatest story ever told by fulton oursler goodreads. Sure, i love the stories and characters of different books, but i havent yet read. Reviewed in the united states on february 26, 2014. The authors style of writing this beautiful story is exemplary. Novelisation of the story of jesus, a chronology of events from the betrothal of mary and joseph to the days after the resurrection. One of the most successful radio programs of the past year was the greatest story ever told. The greatest story ever told a tale of the greatest life ever lived by fulton oursler. Fulton oursler author of the greatest story ever told.
A tale of the greatest life ever lived by oursler, fulton seller between the covers rare books, inc. Grateful dead greatest stories ever told greatest story. This ambitious radio series, with a full orchestra and a 16voice chorus, dramatized the life and times of jesus christ, the greatest life ever lived. Buy a cheap copy of the greatest story ever told book by fulton oursler. Seeing that i had the original first edition first published in the 1950s with my husbands her dad signature our oldest daughter wanted to have it so i ordered this copy to have one in my personal collection o share with others. The greatest story ever told book by fulton oursler. Buy the greatest story ever told by fulton oursler online at alibris. The film, the greatest story ever told, based on ourslers book, was released in 1965. Listen to greatest story ever told by fulton oursler at. I read this when i was very young and purchased this one as a gift for someone.
Fulton oursler book, henry denker source writings 2 more credits. It was broadcast on abc from january 26, 1947, until december. The greatest story every told by fulton oursler, paperback. Weir says he called it greatest story ever wrote, and adds that he doesnt know how it came to be called greatest story ever told. Oursler was born a protestant, became an agnostic, and converted to catholicism.
From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Written with powerful simplicity and set against a rich and accurate historical background, this account of the greatest life ever lived describes the moving story. Such use of superlatives came easily to fulton oursler from his years as senior editor of readers digest. The book, the greatest story ever told, is a great book. I would recommend that this book, or audio be gifted to any friend or family member who may be on the margins of belief.
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