Captivating allegory that unfolds the divine narrative of God's redemptive plan
The Toymaker’s Dream
“The Toymaker’s Dream” by Christopher Shennan is a captivating allegory that unfolds the divine narrative of God’s redemptive plan, from the moment of creation to the profound sacrifice of Christ on the cross. Using the powerful imagery of a dream, this enchanting tale has enraptured audiences of all ages and has been embraced across cultural boundaries, being translated into multiple languages including Polish, Hungarian, and French.
The narrative, which has found expression not only in literature but also on the stage through various adaptations such as drama, musicals, and mime, weaves a spellbinding tale of God’s boundless love. Through easily understandable storytelling, Shennan’s work delves into the complexities of redemption, making it accessible and resonant for both adults and children alike.
Born in South Africa in 1943, Christopher Shennan really began to live on August 29, 1967, when he was born again through the power of Jesus Christ. Since then, only one passion has consumed him: to communicate the love of Christ through any and every means at his disposal.
While attending Wesleyan Evangelical Seminary, he was launched into a children’s ministry, which led to his founding a ministry called Children for Christ, which in turn led to the formation of Children’s Radio Ministries.
He married Pamela Sanders in 1976, which was when he wrote his first book, The Toymaker’s Dream, published by Christian Literature Crusade in 1980, leading to its translation and publication into French, Hungarian, and Polish, as well as a stage musical production in the Check Republic.
Christopher and his family served as missionaries in Zimbabwe, where he established a church among the Shona tribe before moving to Canada in 1984. Personal evangelism has been his passion, and he has taught the subject numerous times to great effect. This led to the writing of a soon-to-be published manual, The Making of a Personal Evangelist. Since his so-called “retirement” in 2008, his involvement in Bible teaching, counseling, and even pastoring a church in Cape Sable Island, Nova Scotia, has kept him busy.
With thirteen published books behind him, his passion is to pass on all that God has taught him to the next generation. He expects five new novels and numerous non-fiction projects to take him the rest of his life.
Married for 48 years to his wife, Christopher is celebrating their wedding anniversary on April 20th. Additionally, Christopher has two upcoming books: “Masterpiece” and “The Simplicity of Prayer.”
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