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Presents a picture of the early life of Jesus and the signs that revealed him as a very extraordinary child.

When the whole army of Israel is too scared to fight a giant, will young David be any braver? David must draw on his experience of seeing off the Hairy Beast to deal with a far greater foe. In this retelling of the familiar story of David's encounter with Goliath, children are taught that any problem can be overcome if we approach it with courage, self-belief, and faith in God. It is a tale which encourages us to read between the lines of what the Bible tells us about David's early years. The...

Katherine von Bora escapes to freedom in a fish- monger's cart - all because she knows she must worship God as the Bible tells her to.Fidelia Fiske and her students wait in baited breath as a terrifying mob attack the school. Teaching the children about Jesus has brought danger to her door.Amy Carmichael helps a young woman escape her angry family under cover of darkness. Amy longs for all young Christians to be free to worship God in India.Lillian Dickson swallowed her fears and went on a very...

Patricia St. John's life is a story in itself but she grew up to become one of the world's best-loved Christian writers for children.After almost being born in the middle of a storm on the Bay of Biscay it was no surprise to see Patricia's life take twists and turns along the way. She had an adventurous spirit so when the bombs fell during the blitz in London there she was, working as a nurse! When looking after 30 children in a boarding school as housemother her exciting bedtime stories kept th...

“Come on Jack,” Wilfred yelled. “Faster!” But it did not matter. The worst thing happened.  Right in front of the dogs the ice cracked open. Watching in horror, Jack and then one by one the other dogs, slid into the freezing water… When he was young, Wilfred thought serving God couldn’t possibly be exciting. But God had a job in mind for him and guided him to a life more exciting than Wilfred could have imagined. Take part in this dangerous and adventurous life of Dr Wilfred Grenfell, mission...

Adventures of famous believers William Tyndale sets about translating the Bible into English. He works in secret and is in constant danger of being imprisoned by agents of the king and church. Adoniram Judson risks his life so that Burmese people can hear the Gospel. He is cruelly treated and faces imprisonment. Jonathan Goforth survives an attack by an angry group of rebel Chinese men, but continues to travel and preach to the people of China. Bruce F. Hunt faces imprisonment for refusing to w...

Here are stories of twenty-two remarkable women. Some of their stories are tales of bravery and cunning; other tales make use of traditional skills such as spinning, weaving, and sewing. Their stories are illustrated with lush portraits rendered in the style of tapestries, rich and decorative cloths of great beauty.

Richly illustrated with fine art, Saints and Angels describes the lives and works of many familiar and unfamiliar saints and angels. Among those included are the apostles, John the Baptist, Joan of Arc and the first native-born American saint, Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton. Details of feast days and patronages are also discussed. Coverage includes information about choirs of angels, guardian angels and fallen angels.

Here is a simple but appealing account of the life of Jesus: from the charming stories of the nativity through to the much loved tales of Jesus the teacher, miracle worker and friend - and on to the dramatic events of the crucifixion and resurrection. The book is divided into easy-to-read episodes including: The baby in the manger, The shepherds and the angels, The wise men from afar, Jesus in the temple, God's new kingdom, The hole in the roof, The feeding of the five thousand, The storm on the...

One of a set of 4 books on the national saints of the British Isles, published simultaneously with St Patrick of Ireland, St David of Wales and St George of England. Just who was St Andrew? When and where did he live? And how did he come to be Scotland's patron saint? And what is the link with the X-shaped cross or 'Saltire'? This useful little book covers all these topics providing background information that all patriotic youngsters will be interested to know. And in addition there is a specia...

This book retells key episodes from the gospels simply and respectfully, and weaves them into a narrative that tells a compelling story from the birth of Jesus to his death and resurrection. Within each episode, the retelling is faithful to one gospel version so that it is possible for the reader to begin to understand the particular 'flavour' of each gospel. Readers will gain a better appreciation of these four vital sources that tell us about Jesus' life. Carefully referenced illustrations wit...

Watch in amazement as a varied selection of people from different countries, cultures and times merge together to form the Christian church. Learn from their mistakes and errors but more importantly learn from their amazing strengths and gifts. This book shows the young and developing church struggling but growing in a hostile world. From the apostle Paul to Benedict, discover how those in the early church influence the church today.

Let history come to life – just the way it should be. Read the stories of Gregory the Great, Boniface, Charlemagne, Constantine Methodius, Vladimir, Anselm of Canterbury, Bernard of Clairvaux, Francis of Assisi, Thomas Aquinas, Catherine of Sienna, John Wyclif and John Hus. From people of the Medieval church you can discover how the young Christian church moved on into another era of time. From Gregory I through to Wyclif and Hus you can discover about the crusades and the spread of Islam as w...

This valuable reference book features more than 100 notable people from the Old and New Testaments, offering kids a window into the biblical world and to the important men and women who shaped religious history. From Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to Paul's ministry to the ancient world, this beautiful book pairs need-to-know information about biblical personalities with timeless artwork. Each vibrant, colorful profile is accompanied by fast facts, including which books of the Bible the per...