Bible Characters

Presents the stories of fifty-two Bible characters through short monologues.

The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters is a complete index of every person named in the Bible, from Aaron to Zurishadai. Discover the roles that men and women—from the obscure to the famous to the infamous—have played in the unfolding story of Scripture. Entries range from one-line biblical references for minor characters to full-length articles that address the theological significance of over forty major figures. With entries based on the New International Version?today's most read, most trusted Bible translation?this easy-to-use volume will help pastors, teachers, students, and church workers quickly and easily identify and understand the importance of every person in the Bible. The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters features contributions from top biblical scholars of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. In addition to the alphabetic name-entries, twenty supporting articles shed light on topics of particular interest and relevance, such as: Kings of Judah and Israel Women in the Bible Children in the Bible The Apostles Pharisees The Elderly in the Bible Angels in the Bible Jewish Genealogies —ZONDERVAN'S UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE REFERENCE SERIES— This four-volume series supplies users of today's most popular modern Bible translation, and New International Version, with scholarly, economical, and uncompromisingly evangelical study tools. It includes: New International Bible Commentary New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters

Meet the man who built an ark and 15 other familiar figures from the Old Testament by rubbing a blank space on each page with a pencil.

Children will enjoy guessing the names of famous or infamous Bible characters using a series of clues! A final clue provides a Scripture reference about the Bible character. Fun puzzles reinforce the characters' stories.

The Bible is filled with fascinating characters—from Jesus to Jezebel, Pilate to Paul—and each has a true story to tell. In The Ultimate Bible Character Devotional, the incredible stories of fifty heroes and villains from the Bible are paired with Scriptures and devotional thoughts that young readers can build on today. Let Balaam tell you about the time his donkey talked back. Hear Deborah's courageous tale of battle. You'll read both triumphs of faith and words of warning, all paired with incredible artwork to capture the action, excitement, intrigue, and caution of their stories. This unique devotional will lead readers into the Bible and into the lives of its people like never before, inspiring you to live you own ultimate life for God