Stories from the Life of Jesus
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (724 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0888994974 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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This is a fine companion to Tomie DePaola's Book of Bible Stories (Putnam, 1990) or Gary D. Each painting contains subtle details that illuminate the underlying themes of the particular story. In the foreword, Lottridge states that she has tried to clarify these ancient stories for today's audiences by including some cultural context and descriptive details to make Jesus's world more vivid and immediate. From School Library Journal Grade 4-8–In this exceptional collection, a renowned storyteller has compiled key episodes from the life and teachings of Jesus, including citations to help readers locate the corre
Maggie P said The Whole Family Loves It!. We have five young children ranging in age from 9 to The Whole Family Loves It! We have five young children ranging in age from 9 to 3 and this book is a hit with all of us (including the adults). I love the illustrations, the kids love the stories, and because the stories are short and to the point we aren't having to deal with the fidgets and "is it over yet?" whining. I think this is format is perfect for young children because it doesn't talk down to them, it doesn't dilute or distort, and it offers information in a way that is engaging without being taxing. It's our current go-to bedtime s. and this book is a hit with all of us (including the adults). I love the illustrations, the kids love the stories, and because the stories are short and to the point we aren't having to deal with the fidgets and "is it over yet?" whining. I think this is format is perfect for young children because it doesn't talk down to them, it doesn't dilute or distort, and it offers information in a way that is engaging without being taxing. It's our current go-to bedtime s. Victoria M. Aylward said Lovely Book. I bought this book so I could introduce my Special Needs children to Jesus. The illustrations are gorgeous and the stories are simple yet convey the message that Jesus had intended. Great for younger kids just learning about their religion or in my case, for those a little older who need a more simplified version on which to cut their teeth. Even if you do not consider yourself a Christian or are not intending to teach, this is a lovely storybook to own.
Her acquaintance with the iconographic roots of the stories enables her to situate the illustrations in historical tradition.At a time when many groups claim to hold the absolute truth about one religion or another, these books focus on the stories themselves. The stories from the Gospels about the life of Jesus are among the cornerstones of Western culture. These texts are essential for the reading of books, for looking at art, and for listening to music. They aim to give children a greater understanding of their own cultural inheritance.. Today, when religion is both omnipresent and strangely absent from children’s lives, this version of the Gospels is presented to readers in their cultural context and as a narrative of interest both for the quality of the life it tells as well as for the deep, resonant role it has played in the lives of all of us who live in the Christian and post-Christian world. The parables are so freshly told that they seem ne