FEATURING NINE TRADITIONAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

At a challenging time, “Imagination,” which is Parabola magazine’s first Story Issue, shines a light on an overlooked source of hope and change.  Nine traditional stories from nine lands, as well as essays from Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Traditionalist, and scientific perspectives, illuminate the myriad ways imagination acts as the bridge between the spiritual and the physical, death and life, the unseen and the seen.

Among the many riches in this gorgeously illustrated issue are:

*”The Heart Eater,” a traditional story from the Mende tribe in Sierra Leone, translated and retold for Parabola by Ishmael Beah, the bestselling author of A Long Time Gone, the harrowing memoir of his time as a child soldier.  This cherished story from Beah’s childhood illuminates how—and stands as proof that—the heart can survive war and loss and violence, can transcend the greatest sufferings.  
    
*”Finding the Center, Entering the Land,” an essay by Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis, author of The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic, about the labyrinths of Jewish imagination and finding our true home.

“Monkey King: Journey to the West,” a lively excerpt from the famous Chinese epic, retold by acclaimed author and storyteller Diane Wolkstein.  On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising, amid news stories about the repressive Chinese government, this tale reminds readers of the loving, playful, fearless spirit of the Chinese people. 

The “Imagination” issue also offers book reviews and commentary, and a splendid gallery of traditional and popular art rendered in full, vibrant color.

See more, or order this issue on our web site, www.parabola.org