The lost sheep greatest story ever told radio dramas. Fulton oursler s outstanding classic the greatest story ever told narrates the ever new, everlasting story of the life of jesus christ. One of the most successful radio programs of the past year was the greatest story ever told. 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. The 1949 edition of the greatest story ever told carries both a nihil obstat and imprimatur, which represent the. Greatest story ever told by fulton oursler audiobook. The greatest story ever told a tale of the greatest life. Most famous book, the greatest story ever told 1949. The greatest story ever told is an american oldtime radio religious drama. From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Anybody interested in the life of jesus christ should read it. The greatest story ever told fulton oursler, 1951 sc, perma books. 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.
The greatest story ever told a tale of the greatest life ever lived by fulton oursler. 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. Zanuck, the head of 20th century fox, acquired the film rights to the oursler novel shortly after publication, but never brought it to preproduction. The greatest story ever told audiobook fulton oursler. 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. The film, the greatest story ever told, based on ourslers book, was released in 1965. It was broadcast on abc from january 26, 1947, until december.
The greatest story ever told turner classic movies. The greatest story ever told, book by fulton oursler. 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. 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. Collection universallibrary contributor universal digital. 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. 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. Sure, i love the stories and characters of different books, but i havent yet read. The greatest story ever told by fulton oursler goodreads. 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. The greatest story ever told audiobook by fulton oursler. Well, here it is, a person, the person of jesus christ, and this is his story. 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.
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. 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. The greatest story ever told by fulton oursler alibris. The greatest story ever told a tale of the greatest life ever lived. 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. Fulton tony oursler, jr 19322016 find a grave memorial. Writing as anthony abbot, he was a notable author of mysteries and detective fiction. Most often, there is a lot of confusion or hohum about what christianity is, even among us christians. Adapted from the title of the same name by fulton oursler and a series of radio scripts based on. Fulton oursler author of the greatest story ever told. I enjoyed the book very much, especially reading the story of jesuss birth at christmas time. The greatest story ever told fulton oursler international collectors. Greatest story ever told by fulton oursler, hardcover. The greatest story ever told by fulton oursler, 9780385080286, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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. This is the book on which the broadcasts were based and it reveals why the radio program has had such a wide appeal. A wonderful way to understand the scripture of the bible for people of all ages. 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. Directed by george stevens, david lean, jean negulesco. The greatest story ever told was published in 1949. 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. The authors style of writing this beautiful story is exemplary. The greatest story ever told by fulton oursler penguin. The greatest story ever told book by fulton oursler. Fulton oursler book, henry denker source writings 2 more credits. Covers a little rubbed but a clean solid copy internally. I would recommend that this book, or audio be gifted to any friend or family member who may be on the margins of belief. 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. Fulton ourslers outstanding classic the greatest story ever told narrates the evernew, everlasting story of the life of jesus christ.
Listen to greatest story ever told by fulton oursler at. Grateful dead greatest stories ever told greatest story. The greatest story ever told by fulton oursler kirkus. Charles fulton oursler was an american journalist, playwright, editor and writer. 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.
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. It was followed by the greatest book ever written in 1951, and the greatest faith ever known, completed by. Details about the greatest story ever told fulton oursler 1951 paperback. Fulton ourslers outstanding classic the greatest story ever told narrates the.
Novelisation of the story of jesus, a chronology of events from the betrothal of mary and joseph to the days after the resurrection. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The series was adapted into a 1949 novel by fulton oursler, a senior editor at readers digest. Born in baltimore, maryland, he wrote mystery novels under pseudonym anthony abbot. A tale of the greatest life ever lived by oursler, fulton seller between the covers rare books, inc. 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. 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. Oursler was born a protestant, became an agnostic, and converted to catholicism. Buy the greatest story ever told by fulton oursler online at alibris. The book, the greatest story ever told, is a great book.
I recommend this book and also the greatest story ever told the life of christ both by fulton oursler. The subtitle of the greatest story ever told is a tale of the greatest life ever lived. Listen to greatest story ever told audiobook by fulton oursler. Reviewed in the united states on february 26, 2014. The greatest story every told by fulton oursler, paperback. Buy the greatest story ever told a tale of the greatest life ever lived by fulton oursler online at alibris. Buy a cheap copy of the greatest story ever told book by fulton oursler. Was editor of liberty magazine, and former senior editor of readers digest. Zeitgeist greatest story ever told full movie youtube. I read this when i was very young and purchased this one as a gift for someone. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This is the story of jesusthe greatest story ever told. Such use of superlatives came easily to fulton oursler from his years as senior editor of readers digest.