New Catholic Children's Bible

The Catholic Picture Bible by Rev. Thomas J. Donaghy 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 colorful artwork. The Catholic Picture Bible has been a favorite among Catholics for over fifteen years. This title provides summaries and valuable context for 109 stories from the Bible, 60 stories from the Old Testament and 39 stories from the New Testament. The language is simple and easily understandable, perfect for middle school children. 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 bindingreferences to the Scriptural books, chapters, and verses for the included storiesa foreword written by the author, Rev. Thomas J. DonaghyInformative and engaging introductions for both the Old Testament and the New Testamenta 5-page Bible dictionary that contains brief definitions and descriptions for 128 words, phrases, and people found in the Bible Colorful maps that detail important places mentioned in the Old Testament and in the New Testament including: Armenia, Assyria, Etc. Exodus of the Israelites through the Desert to CanaanCanaan as Divided by Joshua to the Twelve TribesThe Kingdoms of Judah The Empire of David and SolomonPalestine in the Time of ChristJerusalem in the New Testament Period The following Old Testament topics and figures are covered in this title: God's Creation of the WorldAdam and EveCain and AbelGod Decides to Punish the EarthThe FloodA Covenant with NoahThe Tower of BabelGod Calls Abraham and SarahGod Visits Abraham and SarahIsaac Marries RebekahEsau and JacobIsaac and JacobJacob and Esau Meet AgainJoseph and His BrothersJoseph Explains the Dream of PharaohBaby MosesMoses at the WellThe Burning BushMoses before PharaohThe Plagues: LocustsCrossing the Red SeaManna in the DesertWater from the RockIsraelites Victorious Against AmalekThe Ten CommandmentsThe Anger of MosesThe Israelites Prepare to Enter CanaanMoses Raises the Brass SerpentBalaam and the AngelIsraelites Enter the Promised LandThe Ark of the CovenantThe Walls of JerichoThe Strength of SamsonSamson and DelilahSamson Regains His StrengthRuthThe Child SamuelThe Philistines Seize the ArkSamuel Anoints SaulSaul Disobeys GodDavid and SaulDavid and GoliathDavid Escapes from SaulThe Death of Saul David Becomes KingThe Death of AbsalomKing SolomonThe Triumph of SolomonThe Prophet ElijahElisha Watches Elijah Taken to HeavenKing JosiahKing Nebuchadnezzar of BabylonThe Prophet IsaiahJeremiah the ProphetThe Babylonian ExileBelshazzar's BanquetDaniel and the Writing on the WallDaniel in the Lions' DenReturn to JerusalemJonah and the Whale The following New Testament topics and figures are covered in this title: Zechariah and ElizabethThe Annunciation The VisitationThe Birth of JesusThe PresentationThe Flight into EgyptJesus Is Found in the TempleThe Baptism of JesusJesus Is TemptedJesus Calls Peter and AndrewThe Wedding Feast at CanaJesus Heals a Crippled ManThe Sermon on the MountThe CenturionThe Widow's SonJesus Calms the StormThe Man Who Was DeafJesus Heals the Man with the Withered HandThe Beheading of John the BaptistThe Multiplication of the Loaves and FishJesus Walks on WaterThe TransfigurationJesus and the ChildrenThe Good SamaritanThe Prodigal SonJesus Raises LazarusJesus Enters JerusalemThe Last SupperThe Agony in the GardenBehold the ManJesus Carries His CrossJesus Dies on the CrossJesus Is Carried to His TombThe ResurrectionDoubting ThomasThe AscensionThe Descent of the Holy SpiritPeter, the First Pope