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Book SynopsisA simple and stylish Bible retelling that sets 50 favourite stories in a meaningful context
Trade Review"An excellent choice for family reading or religious education programs." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Lois Rock is world famous for her clear and accurate retelling of Bible stories" -- Baptist Times
"Lois Rock's immutable poetic writing style allows her to steer her readers through some choppy waters of doctrinal controversy with the courage of an experienced navigator who is highly skilled with her craft of words." -- RE Today
Table of ContentsThe Old Testament God and God's People 8 The story of creation 10 The garden of Eden 16 The story of Noah 22 The tower of Babel 28 The story of Abraham 34 Jacob and Esau 40 Joseph and his dreams 46 Joseph and the famine 52 Slaves in Egypt 58 Moses hears God's call 64 Moses and the pharaoh 70 The ark of the covenant 76 A Promised Land 82 Joshua and the land of Canaan 84 Gideon asks for a sign 90 Samson and the Philistines 96 Ruth and Naomi 102 Samuel obeys God 108 Saul: king of Israel 114 King David 120 Solomon and the Temple 126 Disaster and Rescue 132 The northern kingdom 134 The Assyrian invasion 140 The story of Jonah 146 The fall of Jerusalem 152 The fiery furnace 158 Daniel and the lions 164 Queen Esther 170 Rebuilding Jerusalem 176 The New Testament The Time of Jesus 182 The birth of Jesus 184 Jesus grows up 190 Jesus and the choice 196 Jesus and the fishermen 202 Miracles and murmurs 208 How to live and how to pray 214 The purpose of parables 220 Who rules the storm? 226 Jesus and the women 232 The bread of life 238 Jesus and the children 244 The Good Samaritan 250 The forgiving father 256 Jesus and the tax collector 262 The First Christians 268 Jesus in Jerusalem 270 The Last Supper 276 Betrayed and crucified 282 Jesus is risen 288 Pentecost 294 A martyr and a convert 300 New believers 306 To the end 312
