The Bible

The Bible 978-0-89942-839-0

The Bible by Rev. Tony Wolf is an excellent and highly-acclaimed collection of Bible stories for children. These 27 favorite stories from Scripture, brimming with adventure and wonder, recount how God revealed Himself to His people. Children will delight in the richly colorful and playful illustrations on every page, each bringing to life a timeless story for them to enjoy over and over again. The large square format, gold corners on the cover, and padded hardcover binding signal this as a special treasury of Bible stories that makes a lovely gift or a volume that families will value for a lifetime. Set in large easily readable type, The Bible has been a favorite among Catholics for over fifteen years. This book is great educational resource for children seeking to know more about the Word of God.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.

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 padded hardcover binding references to the Scriptural books and chapters for the included stories a foreword written by the author, Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv. Informative and engaging introductions for both the Old Testament and the New Testament a fitting excerpt from Psalm 100 to bridge the Old Testament and the New Testament a colorful two-page map that details important places in the Biblical land including: Desert of Libya Alexandria Egypt Memphis Nile River Red Sea Sinai Cyprus Mediterranean Sea Jordan River Israel Jerusalem Jericho Dead Sea Syrian Desert Euphrates River Arabian Desert Nineveh Tigris River Mesopotamia Babylonia Ur Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

Introducing children to Bible stories is a beautiful way to nurture their faith and moral foundation. These stories, rich with lessons about God's love, compassion, and guidance, offer children a sense of purpose, hope, and a deeper understanding of their relationship with God.
Bible stories are often written in simple yet profound ways, making them relatable and easy for children to understand. Stories like Noah's Ark, David and Goliath, and Jesus feeding the five thousand capture their imagination while teaching important virtues such as courage, trust, kindness, and forgiveness. These narratives help children see how God works in the lives of His people and inspires them to follow His ways.
By learning Bible stories, children also develop a strong moral compass. They begin to grasp concepts of right and wrong, empathy, and the importance of treating others with love and respect. These lessons help shape their character and guide their behavior in daily life.
Bible stories foster a sense of wonder and connection to God. They help children see Him not as distant but as a loving Father who is always present. Sharing these stories during family time, Sunday school, or bedtime builds a foundation of faith that will grow with them, instilling a lifelong trust in God's plan and promises.
The following Biblical topics and figures are covered in this title: The Creation Adam and Eve Cain and Abel Noah's Ark The Tower of Babel Abraham and Isaac Esau and Jacob Joseph and His Brothers Pharaoh's Dreams Moses The Ten Plagues The Flight from Egypt The Red Sea The Ten Commandments Cross over the Jordan The Walls of Jericho Gideon Samson Ruth Saul David and Goliath Solomon Elijah Jonah In Exile Daniel Rebuilding the City