He also retold dozens of old testament and apocrypha stories in bible stories 1968. The book of witnesses david kossoff 40 fictional stories by people who knew jesus. There is some shelf wear to the dust cover but the hard cover and pages are in very good condition. David kossoff, who died yesterday aged 85, was a versatile actor best. Nov 22, 2019 to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of david kossoff on sunday 24th november, we focus this weeks blog post on his papers here. But he was also a man of deep convictions and proud of his jewish origins, though he had a delightfully selfdeprecating way of telling rambling jewish jokes.
David kossoff 24 november 1919 23 march 2005 was a british actor, storyteller and recording artist. Mar 23, 2005 best known for his role as alf larkin in hit comedy series the larkins, david kossoff was a muchloved british actor who died on 23 march, 2005, at the age of 85. The book of witnesses by david kossoff, 9780006265603, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jan 01, 1971 kossoff was born in london, the youngest of three children, to poor russian jewish immigrant parents. The book of witnesses by kossoff, david seller barter books ltd published 1971 condition vg. Kossoff s writing provides delightful reflections on biblical characters. He also had memorable and awardwinning roles in films such as a kid for two farthings and the bespoke overcoat but it was ultimately the theatre that remained closest to his heart, with notable. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He kossoff was born in london, the youngest of three children, to poor russian jewish immigrant parents. Kossoff was born in london, the youngest of three children, to poor russian jewish immigrant parents.
Kossoff started working in light entertainment on british television in the years following world war ii. David kossoff university of southampton special collections. The book of witnesses david kossoff national library of. The book of witnesses by kossoff, david, 1919publication date 1972 topics jesus christ publisher new york, st. His imaginative bible stories on bbc radio since the early 1960s gained him an immense following. Described by the author as a sort of sequel to the authors earlier bestseller, the book of witnesses. Bookplate and previous owner inscription at fep edition first edition isbn 9780002150590 item price. The book of witnesses by kossoff, david a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The book of witnesses david kossoff national library. He was so popular that he was given his own television series, made records and public performances, and even had one of his pieces set to music and premiered at the festival hall. Best known for his role as alf larkin in hit comedy series the larkins, david kossoff was a muchloved british actor who died on 23 march, 2005, at the age of 85. Buy the book of witnesses by david kossoff, in good condition.
David kossoff first starting retelling bible stories for bbc radio in the david kossoff 24 november 1919 23 march 2005 was a. Dec 14, 2006 david kossoff, seth my father and my grandfather were shepherds. Bible stories by david kossoff david part 5 youtube. Because of the drug use of his son paul, a rock musician, who subsequently. Share the book of witnesses by david kossoff paperback, 1971 the book of witnesses by david kossoff paperback, 1971 1 product rating. Book of witnesses, the by kossoff, david used good. He also had memorable and awardwinning roles in films such as a kid for two farthings and the bespoke overcoat but it was ultimately the theatre that remained closest to his heart, with notable successes in peter. Kossoff joked that they were the only parents of a child of callup age relieved by the outbreak of the second world war. The book of witnesses by david kossoff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mar 24, 2005 kossoff joked that they were the only parents of a child of callup age relieved by the outbreak of the second world war. The book of witnesses is a sequel to the renoened bible stories by the same author. Jun 27, 2017 the book of witnesses by david kossoff, 1972, st. David kossoff, seth my father and my grandfather were shepherds. Despite the fact that david kossoff is by his own admission jewish actor.
He played alf larkin in the larkins and professor kokintz in the mouse that roared 1959 and its sequel the mouse on the moon 1963 because of the drug use of his son paul, a rock musician, who subsequently died, he became an anti. Born on 24 november 1919 at the mothers hospital, clapton, london, david kossoff was the son of russian jewish immigrants, lewis louis kossoff, and his wife, annie, nee shaklovich. Mar 11, 2002 david kossoff sets alive the great stories of the bible, placing them in the context of real places, events, and feelings. Isbn 9780312729851 9780312729851 hardcover, st martins pr, 1979. The popularity of the stories led kossoff to produce them in book format as bible stories retold 1968 and the book of witnesses 1971. In its obituary of david kossoff, the scotsman wrote how he was a man of deep convictions and proud of his jewish origins. He stayed with the company for three years, writing and directing as well as acting for shows performed for members of the services and for people protecting.
In 1953, he played the character lemuel lemmy barnet in the british scifi radio series journey into space. Mar 24, 2005 david kossoff, who died yesterday aged 85, was a versatile actor best known for his role as alf larkin in the television series the larkins, and a charming exponent of jewish humour, manners and. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Religion the stories are told with great charm, and they convey a warmth and humanity which will give them a universal appeal. Over 90 stories from the bible, vividly retold by david kossoff in this longrunning bestseller. Mass market paperback fontana, 000623660x, 1974, 1st thus. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Covert narcissist signs you are dealing with a master manipulatorlisa a romano podcast duration. David kossoff first starting retelling bible stories for bbc radio in the early sixties. A book that has been read, but is in good condition. My sons own their own farms and their own sheep, but that is progress.
Buy book of witnesses, the by kossoff, david, in good condition. Kossoff made his debut with the leftwing unity theatre during world war two, starring in the play spanish village, which was about the spanish civil war. Mar 23, 2005 kossoff and company120677 script onscreen participant. The author david kossoff, retells events from the new testament from the perspective of potential eye witnesses. In 1954 he won a bafta for his appearance in the young lovers. He played alf larkin in the larkins and professor kokintz in the mouse that roared 1959 and its sequel the mouse on the moon 1963. David kossoff first starting retelling bible stories for bbc radio in the david kossoff 24 november 1919 23 march 2005 was a british actor.
Bible stories by david kossoff david part 2 duration. The book of witnesses by david kossoff 1972, book, large. David kossoff, who died yesterday aged 85, was a versatile actor best known for his role as alf larkin in the television series the larkins, and a charming exponent of jewish humour, manners and. But kossoff began acting in 1943, and two years later joined the bbc radio. His first stage appearance was at the unity theatre in 1942 at the age of 23. Aug 29, 2008 the book of witnesses by david kossoff 5 editions first published in 1971 download daisy. Mar 23, 2005 his best known book, also a television series, is the book of witnesses 1971, in which he turned the gospels into a series of monologues. David kossoff started working in light entertainment on british television in the years following world war ii. The book of witnesses david kossoff kossoff, david actor. To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of david kossoff on sunday 24th november, we focus this weeks blog post on his papers here. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of david kossoff on.
His bestknown book, also a television series, is the book of witnesses 1971, in which he turned the gospels into a series of monologues. The book of witnesses by david kossoff paperback, 1971 for. The witnesses of the title are several dozen fictional characters whose lives were at some point affected by the historical jesus at different stages of his life. The book of witnesses 1974 by david kossoff 000623660x for. As an actor david kossoff brought a refined and quickwitted quality to his roles. Isbn 9780860510574 9780860510574 softcover, robson books, 1979. The baby the growing up the start of the work great happenings the beginning of the end the end the beginning. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Btm rh corner of front flap missing and closed 1 tear to lh edge rear wrapper. This volume brings together for the first time his bestselling works bible stories and the book of witnesses. The book of witnesses by david kossoff 5 editions first published in 1971 download daisy. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The book of witnesses by david kossoff paperback, 1971. David kossoff sets alive the great stories of the bible, placing them in the context of real places, events, and feelings.