The Merchant and the Thief by Ravi Zacharias

The Merchant and the Thief

by Ravi Zacharias

A poignant message about God's love and forgiveness seen through beautiful glimpses into Indian culture. Bestselling author Ravi Zacharias unfolds this charming adaptation of a classic Indian folktale, teaching readers young and old powerful truths about the trappings of worldly goods and the true freedom that can only be found in godly treasure. 

Once upon a time in the enchanting land of India, a wealthy jewel merchant named Raj went on a long journey. He is soon joined by Mohan, a would-be thief who hopes to befriend him and steal his fortune! But the wise merchant has a surprise in store for the thief, offering him a treasure far greater than jewels.

Will Mohan the thief be able to resist the temptation to steal Raj’s hard-earned fortune in exchange for freely embracing the greatest treasure of all?

The Merchant and the Thief:

  • Is a delightfully modern adaptation of an ancient Indian folktale, invigorating it with fresh new messages of faith and forgiveness
  • Showcases bestselling author Ravi Zacharias at his storytelling best
  • Features the deep and beautiful colors of ancient Indian villages, clothing, and landscapes

Reviewed by cherryblossommj on

4 of 5 stars

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I love this book for so many reasons. Not only does you child receive a cultural lesson from the pictures and some vocabulary and names, but also a valuable moral lesson almost straight from a parable. The images are vibrant and provide for the imagination. Both men are the average man in different economical places in life. While nobody is really a "bad" guy in this story lessons are learned and all can move forward. This is one of those stories that is fun to read and your child might not even realize they are learning lessons for life.

Typed on Kindle Fire.
Thanks to Zondervan for providing an ARC version for review.

Originally posted: http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2012/04/18/the-merchant-and-the-thief-by-ravi-zacharias/

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