The Catholic Picture Bible by Rev. Thomas J. Donaghy 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 colorful artwork. The Catholic Picture Bible has been a favorite among Catholics for over fifteen years. This title provides summaries and valuable context for 109 stories from the Bible, 60 stories from the Old Testament and 39 stories from the New Testament. The language is simple and easily understandable, perfect for middle school children. 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
references to the Scriptural books, chapters, and verses for the included stories
a foreword written by the author, Rev. Thomas J. Donaghy
Informative and engaging introductions for both the Old Testament and the New Testament
a 5-page Bible dictionary that contains brief definitions and descriptions for 128 words, phrases, and people found in the Bible
Colorful maps that detail important places mentioned in the Old Testament and in the New Testament including:Armenia, Assyria, Etc.
Exodus of the Israelites through the Desert to Canaan
Canaan as Divided by Joshua to the Twelve Tribes
The Kingdoms of Judah
The Empire of David and Solomon
Palestine in the Time of Christ
Jerusalem in the New Testament Period
The following Old Testament topics and figures are covered in this title:God's Creation of the World
Adam and Eve
Cain and Abel
God Decides to Punish the Earth
The Flood
A Covenant with Noah
The Tower of Babel
God Calls Abraham and Sarah
God Visits Abraham and Sarah
Isaac Marries Rebekah
Esau and Jacob
Isaac and Jacob
Jacob and Esau Meet Again
Joseph and His Brothers
Joseph Explains the Dream of Pharaoh
Baby Moses
Moses at the Well
The Burning Bush
Moses before Pharaoh
The Plagues: Locusts
Crossing the Red Sea
Manna in the Desert
Water from the Rock
Israelites Victorious Against Amalek
The Ten Commandments
The Anger of Moses
The Israelites Prepare to Enter Canaan
Moses Raises the Brass Serpent
Balaam and the Angel
Israelites Enter the Promised Land
The Ark of the Covenant
The Walls of Jericho
The Strength of Samson
Samson and Delilah
Samson Regains His Strength
Ruth
The Child Samuel
The Philistines Seize the Ark
Samuel Anoints Saul
Saul Disobeys God
David and Saul
David and Goliath
David Escapes from Saul
The Death of Saul
David Becomes King
The Death of Absalom
King Solomon
The Triumph of Solomon
The Prophet Elijah
Elisha Watches Elijah Taken to Heaven
King Josiah
King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon
The Prophet Isaiah
Jeremiah the Prophet
The Babylonian Exile
Belshazzar's Banquet
Daniel and the Writing on the Wall
Daniel in the Lions' Den
Return to Jerusalem
Jonah and the Whale
The following New Testament topics and figures are covered in this title:Zechariah and Elizabeth
The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Birth of Jesus
The Presentation
The Flight into Egypt
Jesus Is Found in the Temple
The Baptism of Jesus
Jesus Is Tempted
Jesus Calls Peter and Andrew
The Wedding Feast at Cana
Jesus Heals a Crippled Man
The Sermon on the Mount
The Centurion
The Widow's Son
Jesus Calms the Storm
The Man Who Was Deaf
Jesus Heals the Man with the Withered Hand
The Beheading of John the Baptist
The Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish
Jesus Walks on Water
The Transfiguration
Jesus and the Children
The Good Samaritan
The Prodigal Son
Jesus Raises Lazarus
Jesus Enters Jerusalem
The Last Supper
The Agony in the Garden
"Behold the Man"
Jesus Carries His Cross
Jesus Dies on the Cross
Jesus Is Carried to His Tomb
The Resurrection
Doubting Thomas
The Ascension
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Peter, the First Pope

Book details

• Format Hardcover
• Pages224 pages
• LanguageEnglish
• ISBN100899426441
• ISBN139780899426440