Description
Book SynopsisThis retelling of the great Bible stories is appealing and accessible to children who love reading and learning.
Table of ContentsContentas
The Old Testament 8
The making of the world 10
Places in the Old Testament 18
The garden of Eden 20
Noah and the flood 26
A fertile land 36
Abraham and the starry sky 38
Nomads 44
Jacob and his brother Esau 46
Joseph and his brothers 58
Wild creatures 66
Joseph and the dream 68
The Egyptians 82
Miriam and her brother 84
Moses and the king of Egypt 90
God and God’s people 100
The tent of worship 106
Brave Joshua 108
Peoples of Canaan 114
Daring Deborah 116
Gideon and the desert raiders 120
At home in Canaan 126
Samson the strong 128
Ruth’s new family 136
Weddings 142
Samuel hears a call 144
Prophets and priests 152
Choosing a king 154
Warriors 160
David and Goliath 162
Wise King Solomon 172
Solomon’s golden Temple 180
Elijah and the king 182
King Hezekiah’s enemies 190
The Assyrians 196
The story of Jonah 198
By the river in Babylon 206
Daniel and the lions 208
Babylonians and Persians 216
Nehemiah the builder 218
In between the Testaments 226
The New Testament 228
Jesus is born 230
Babies and children 238
King Herod and the newborn king 240
Trades and crafts 248
The boy Jesus 250
Jesus’ new beginning 254
The land of Jesus 260
Jesus and his followers 262
Everyday life in Capernaum 270
Jesus and the Pharisees 272
The Jewish faith in the time of Jesus 280
Wise words of Jesus 282
The Romans 288
The parable of the sower 290
The farming year 294
The storm on the lake 296
Jairus and his daughter 300
Who is Jesus? 306
The Good Samaritan 310
The two sisters 314
Lost and found 316
Flocks and cattle 324
Jesus and the children 326
A very short man 328
A feast 332
The road to Jerusalem 334
In Jerusalem 338
A festival meal 340
Three great festivals 346
The crucifixion 348
A funeral 354
Sunday morning 356
The surprise guest 360
God’s own Spirit 366
From Jerusalem to all the world 372
Paul’s travels 380
Heaven and earth 382
