Discovering the Bible S.
7 total works
The "Discovering the Bible" series provides an informative and accessible means of finding out why the Bible remains so important. Each story is accompanied by an information panel, illustrations and maps of where these events took place. This title charts the lives of three of Israel's greatest earthly kings, Saul, David and Solomon. King Saul becomes ruler over a disorganized band of tribes spread across Israel. He unites them into a powerful fighting force, winning victory after victory over Israel's increasing number of enemies. The great King David continues to develop the role of king, until Solomon's reign marks the peak of Israel's wealth and power.
The "Discovering the Bible" series provides an informative and accessible means of finding out why the Bible remains so important. Each story is accompanied by an information panel, illustrations and maps of where these events took place. This title continues the story of the time Jesus spent in Galilee. It mixes Jesus' biographical details from the Bible, such as the story of Lazarus, Jesus and the children, and Jesus in the synagogue at Nazareth, with his teachings and parables to provide a rounded portrait of his life and ministry.
The "Discovering the Bible" series provides an informative and accessible means of finding out why the Bible remains so important. Each story is accompanied by an information panel, illustrations and maps of where these events took place. This title is the opening volume in the New Testament series and first explains the situation before the birth of the two great prophets of the Gospel, first John the Baptist, and then Jesus himself. It describes the story of the nativity, before dealing with Jesus' early ministry in Galilee. Covering such miracles as the feeding of the 5000, and Jesus walking on water, this book offers an insight into the early life of the greatest figure in the Christian religion.
This text starts at the very beginning, with the creation of the world. It traces the roots of both Christianity and Judaism, looking at the first patriarchs and their successive covenants with God. It conatains maps, illustrations and feature panels.'
The "Discovering the Bible" series provides an informative and accessible means of finding out why the Bible remains so important. Each story is accompanied by an information panel, illustrations and maps of where these events took place. This title retells the stories of the troubled years after Solomon's kingdom was divided. The people of Israel are punished with a series of godless rulers who lead the country ever further from God. Fighting this spiritual downfall, inspirational prophets, such as Elijah and Isiah, revive true worship. The Israelites struggle through the difficult years of the Exile, but survive these hard times and pull together as one nation before God.
Discovering the Bible contains all the best loved Bible stories. Each story is accompanied by an information panel, illustrations and maps of where these events took place.'
"The Resurrection of Jesus and Other New Testament Stories
by Victoria Parker and Janet Dyson
Published 1 July 2000
The "Discovering the Bible" series provides an informative and accessible means of finding out why the Bible remains so important. Each story is accompanied by an information panel, illustrations and maps of where these events took place. This title retells the story of the Resurrection, beginning with Jesus arriving in Jerusalem. The young reader then witnesses his betrayal to the Jewish authorities and trial before Pontius Pilate. The book concludes with the events leading to Jesus's crucifixion and, ultimately his resurrection and ascension to heaven.