Witnesses by Valerie Volk

By Moderator Bronte Wilson

Most of us are very rarely on centre stage. We are observers, witnesses to the significant things that happen around us; many of which impact our lives in some way.

This book is Valerie Volk’s imagining of the thoughts and actions of some of the closest witnesses to significant biblical events and personalities. The telling of a selection of well known stories from the old and new testaments from the point of view of those on the sidelines gave me a different understanding of what it meant to be in the situations recounted, and in some ways, brought them more to life. The portrayals expressed gave greater insight into daily life in those times, and also spoke to me about relationships, responsibilities and societal expectations which also speak into our current situations.

An added feature of this book are the discussion points that relate to each chapter which prompt our thinking about how God was at work in the situations described and how it is relevant to today’s church and world.

The book is easy to read and gives many things to ponder as I looked at the well known stories from a different angle. Further information is available at: www.valerievolk.com.au