Picturing The Bible

Published on the occasion of the exhibition organized by the Kimbell Art Museum and shown there November 18, 2007 - March 30, 2008.

"Now children age six and under can read about some of the most remarkable stories in Amazing Stories of the Bible! This easy-to-read, interactive book encourages reading development and Bible learning at the same time. Using the same format as Picture That! Bible Storybook, this fun, easy-to-read book features some pretty amazing stories. Based on the New International Reader’s Version® (NIrV—The NIV for kids!), Amazing Stories of the Bible is reading at it’s easiest! Written by best-selling author Tracy Harrast, this fun Bible storybook includes:• More than 60 Bible stories that will amaze and inspire new readers. • More than 90 full-color picture icons that encourage beginning readers to jump from picture to picture, as they try to read words in between.• Bold, colorful full-page illustrations• Plus a “What did you learn?”—One-line lesson summaries at the end of each story that help children remember and apply what they learn. Unique and creative—Amazing Stories of the Bible is bound to become a favorite."

Retells in comic book format stories from the Bible.

How do I get more out of my Bible reading? What was going on during the gap between the Old and New Testaments? How do all the books of the Bible fit together as a whole? This book answers these questions and puts clear, readable Bible study aids at your fingertips. It contains thirteen essays from some of today’s best evangelical scholars including C. John Collins, Thomas Schreiner, Gordon Wenham, and Darrell Bock, and will help you to: See the big-picture storyline of the Bible Understand the theology of the Old and New Testaments Read the different sections of Scripture effectively Know what happened between the testaments In addition to essays on each genre of the Bible, the book addresses the general Greco-Roman world and specific Jewish groups at the time of the New Testament. To aid in putting Bible passages in context, it also includes timelines of the Old and New Testaments and intertestamental events. Useful as both a general overview of the Bible and as a tool for more specific reference and training, this book will help you grow in your understanding of Scripture and your ability to apply the Bible to life.

Sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. A worldwide bestseller published in countless sizes and bindings, translations and languages. Sworn by in court, fought over by religious people, quoted in arguments. The Bible is clearly no ordinary book. How can you begin to read and understand it as a whole? In this excellent overview, Vaughan Roberts gives you the big picture—showing how the different parts of the Bible fit together under the theme of the kingdom of God. He provides both the encouragement and the tools to help you read the Bible with confidence and understanding. And he points you to the Bible's supreme subject, Jesus Christ, and the salvation God offers through him.

Designed for kids ages 2-7, this children's Bible presents the remarkable true story of God's love for the world from both the Old and New Testaments with simple words and striking illustrations.

The Morgan Bible was designed to bring to life a number of selected Old Testament stories, through making them as appealing and entertaining as possible by placing biblical heroes in contemporary settings.The beautifully illustrated Book of Kings also offers the reader a unique insight into politics, religion, and culture of 13th century France. Eight essays by noted international medieval scholars of history and art, bring the court and crusades of King Louis IX (later Saint Louis) to life. Moreover, they demonstrate the relevance of Old Testament stories and imagery both in the 13th century France and in 17th century Iran, when the Picture Bible belonged to the great Safavid ruler Shah Abbas.William Noel and Daniel WeissPublished in association with the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Awaken a young child's curiosity about the Bible with this very charming picture book. Take your child word by word on the journey of faith through the Bible. Watch him delight in these essential stories, simply introduced and captivatingly illustrated. This is a treasure trove, must-have volume to introduce little ones to the beautiful stories in the Bible. Padded Hardcover with special plasticized pages. Ages 3 and up.