The First Children's Bible by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. 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 and colorful artwork, and the First Children's Bible has been a favorite among Catholics for nearly four decades. This title provides summaries and valuable context for 46 stories from the Bible, 23 stories from the Old Testament and 23 stories from the New Testament. The language is simple and easily understandable, and a prayer before Reading this children's Bible is also included. 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 illustrations
durable sewn hardcover binding
a list of the Ten Commandments at the front of the book
a list of the Eight Beatitudes at the back of the book
a foreword written by the author, Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.
The following Old Testament topics and figures are covered in this title:
God's Creates the World
Adam and Eve Sin and God Promises a Redeemer
God Again Promises a Redeemer
God Calls a Man to Form His People
Esau and Jacob
God Protects Joseph and His People in Egypt
Baby Moses
God Chooses Moses to Lead His People
God's People Celebrate the First Passover
God Guides His People through the Red Sea
God Reveals His Law to His People
Jericho Is Conquered by God's People
God Brings His People into the Promised Land
God Gives Samson Great Strength to Help His People
God Calls Samuel to Lead His People
God Chooses Saul as the First King
God Helps David Defeat the Giant Goliath
David the King Brings the Ark to Jerusalem
God Grants Great Wisdom to King Solomon
The Prophet Elijah Speaks for God
God Calls Isaiah to Be a Prophet
People Are Taken into Exile Because of Their Sins
Daniel Is Saved in the Lions' Den
The following New Testament topics and figures are covered in this title: