The St. Joseph Illustrated Bible by Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv. is an excellent and highly-acclaimed collection of Bible stories for children. Set in large easy-to-read type and written in a simple and inviting style, children will learn about important stories from the Bible. Each story is enhanced with beautiful and colorful artwork. This title provides summaries and valuable context for 65 stories from the Bible, 31 stories from the Old Testament and 34 stories from the New Testament. This book makes an excellent gift and is a great and captivating educational resource for children seeking to know more about the Word of God. The St. Joseph Illustrated Bible will be cherished by children who read it.
Among the features of this book are:
a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
vibrant full-color illustrations
durable sewn hardcover binding
references to the Scriptural books and chapters for the included stories
a foreword written by the author, Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv.
Informative and engaging introductions for both the Old Testament and the New Testament
a fitting excerpt from Psalm 100 to bridge the Old Testament and the New Testament
The following Old Testament topics and figures are covered in this title:
The Story of Creation
Adam and Eve
The Flood and Noah's Ark
The Tower of Babel
Abraham and Isaac
Jacob and His Brother
Jacob and His Dream
Joseph and His Brothers
Baby Moses
The Burning Bush
Moses Parts the Red Sea
Manna in the Desert
Water from the Rock
The Ten Commandments
The Promised Land
The Walls of Jericho
Samson, God's Hero
Ruth
Samuel Anoints Saul as King
David and Goliath
David Becomes King
King Solomon
Solomon's Temple
Isaiah the Prophet
Jeremiah the Prophet
Jonah and the Whale
The Exile in Babylon
The Writing on the Wall
Daniel in the Lions' Den
The Return to Jerusalem
Queen Esther
The following New Testament topics and figures are covered in this title:
The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Birth of Jesus
The Three Wise Men
The Presentation
Jesus Is Lost in the Temple
The Baptism of Jesus
Jesus Chooses the Apostles
The Wedding Feast of Cana
A Great Catch of Fish
Jesus Heals the Man Who Is Paralyzed
The Sermon on the Mount
The Widow of Nain
The Multiplication of Loaves and Fish
Jesus Walks on the Water
Jesus Preaches from the Boat
The Transfiguration
Jesus and the Children
The Good Samaritan
Martha and Mary
The Prodigal Son
Jesus Raises Lazarus
Jesus Enters Jerusalem
The Last Supper
The Agony in the Garden
"Behold the Man"
Jesus Carries His Cross
Jesus Dies on the Cross
Jesus Rises from the Dead
The Road to Emmaus
Doubting Thomas
Peter, the Shepherd of the Church
Jesus Ascends to Heaven
The Coming of the Holy Spirit
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 1.1 x 10.1 x 7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 01, 2008
Name :St. Joseph Illustrated Bible: Classic Bible Stories for Children - Hardcover