Retelling of some of the best known tales from the Old and New Testaments.

Retells selected events from the life of Christ.

"Have you ever wondered about the real location of the Garden of Eden? Or how Moses could have parted the Red Sea? Well, archaeologists have wondered, too, and they have some ideas. Journey to the ancient world through lovely retellings of popular bible stories paired with classical art. Explore fascinating archaeological discoveries that illuminate how or where these stories might have occurred and what they tell us about life at that time."--Page...

In the time of the pharaohs, a loving mother saves her son by tucking him into a basket and setting him afloat on the wide, wild Nile River. Over one long night, the creatures of the Nile--Curious Ibis, Mama Hippo, Mighty Crocodile--watch over Moses, nudge him on his way, and keep him safe through catching reeds and a raging storm. As morning breaks, the river delivers the baby safe and sound into an unexpected safe haven--the welcoming arms of the...

"Noah was a good man, and it was said that he walked with God. So Noah did what God said: He built a huge ark, took his whole family and two of every kind of animal in it, and he waited as the rain poured down for forty days and forty nights..."--Provided by publisher.

Retells the story of Esther, the queen who risked the wrath of a king to save her people from destruction, and whose courage and wisdom are celebrated during the feast of Purim.

The Bible is the most widely read book in the western world. Now people of all ages can embrace and understand the key stories and teachings with this beautifully illustrated edition aimed at children aged 9+. More than 130 stories are retold with chapter references, providing a valuable resource for Bible studies. Each one is supported with extra information, such as definitions of terms, life in Biblical times for context, artifacts, maps, and quotations....

"Beloved human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Archbishop Desmond Tutu teams up with some of the finest artists around the world to retell 18 of his most treasured New Testament stories." -- back book jacket cover.

"In the beloved rhythms and rhyme of the classic poem " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas," 'Twas the Morning of Easter tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh, inspiring way and features joyful illustrations that bring the story to life for children"--

Packed with profiles of leaders, prophets, judges, and apostles, The People of the Bible Visual Encyclopedia tells their stories and explains their teachings.