First Children's Bible

The First Children's Bible by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. is an excellent and highly-acclaimed collection of Bible stories for children. Set in large easy-to-read type, children will learn about important stories from the Bible. Each story is enhanced with beautiful and colorful artwork, and the First Children's Bible has been a favorite among Catholics for nearly four decades. This title provides summaries and valuable context for 46 stories from the Bible, 23 stories from the Old Testament and 23 stories from the New Testament. The language is simple and easily understandable, and a prayer before Reading this children's Bible is also included. This book makes an excellent gift and is a great educational resource for children seeking to know more about the Word of God. 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 illustrationsdurable sewn hardcover bindinga list of the Ten Commandments at the front of the booka list of the Eight Beatitudes at the back of the booka foreword written by the author, Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. The following Old Testament topics and figures are covered in this title: God's Creates the WorldAdam and Eve Sin and God Promises a RedeemerGod Again Promises a RedeemerGod Calls a Man to Form His PeopleEsau and JacobGod Protects Joseph and His People in EgyptBaby MosesGod Chooses Moses to Lead His PeopleGod's People Celebrate the First PassoverGod Guides His People through the Red SeaGod Reveals His Law to His PeopleJericho Is Conquered by God's PeopleGod Brings His People into the Promised LandGod Gives Samson Great Strength to Help His PeopleGod Calls Samuel to Lead His PeopleGod Chooses Saul as the First KingGod Helps David Defeat the Giant GoliathDavid the King Brings the Ark to JerusalemGod Grants Great Wisdom to King SolomonThe Prophet Elijah Speaks for GodGod Calls Isaiah to Be a ProphetPeople Are Taken into Exile Because of Their SinsDaniel Is Saved in the Lions' Den The following New Testament topics and figures are covered in this title: Jesus' Birth Is Announced to MaryJesus Is BornThe Three Wise Men Come to Worship JesusJesus Speaks with the TeachersJesus Changes Water into WineA Great Catch of FishJesus Chooses the Twelve ApostlesJesus Gives the Sermon on the MountJesus Raises a Widow's SonJesus Feeds Five Thousand PeopleJesus Shows His GloryJesus Blesses the ChildrenJesus Teaches Love for NeighborJesus Enters Jerusalem in TriumphJesus Gives Us the EucharistJesus Is Scourged and Crowned with ThornsJesus Is Condemned to DeathJesus Dies on the CrossJesus Rises from the DeadJesus Appears to the WomenJesus Appears to ThomasThe Holy Spirit Comes Down on PentecostJesus Left Us His Church