Favourite Bible Stories
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Biografisk notat
BRIAN SIBLEY is a writer and broadcaster with a longstanding passion for the writings of C.S. Lewis. His books include The Land of Narnia and Shadlowlands: The True Story of C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman. He is also known for his highly acclaimed BBC serializations of the Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings.The great stories of the Bible have been treasured for generations.
They are astonishing and inspiring tales of people who came to know and believe in God, and the miracles and teachings of Jesus. Most of all, they tell of the love of God.
This collection of 30 favourite stories are selected from the Old Testament and the New Testament and retold by acclaimed writer and dramatist Brian Sibley. Stylish and witty illustrations by Stephen Waterhouse make the book a visual treat to enjoy while reading and sharing with children.
Contents
Introduction 6
THE OLD TESTAMENT
1 The Garden of Eden 8 Genesis 2–3
2 The Great Flood 11 Genesis 6–9
3 God’s Promise 15 Genesis 12, 15, 18, 21
4 Jacob and Esau 18 Genesis 25, 27, 32–33
5 Joseph and his Coat 22 Genesis 37, 39–40
6 Joseph and the Famine 25 Genesis 41–46
7 The Burning Bush 28 Exodus 2–4
8 Out of Egypt 31 Exodus 7–14
9 The Walls of Jericho 34 Numbers 27; Joshua 1–2, 6
10 The Story of Ruth 37 Ruth 1–4
11 David and Goliath 40 1 Samuel 17–18
12 Wise King Solomon 44 1 Kings 3
13 Fire from Heaven 46 1 Kings 18
14 Jonah and the Fish 49 Jonah 1–4
15 Daniel and the Lions 53 Daniel 6
THE NEW TESTAMENT
16 Wise Men from Afar 58 Matthew 2
17 The Boy Jesus 60 Matthew 2; Luke 2
18 Jesus is Baptised 62 Luke 1, 3–4; Matthew 3
19 Followers of Jesus 65 Luke 5; Matthew 9–10
20 Jesus the Teacher 68 Matthew 5–7
21 The Hole in the Roof 71 Luke 5
22 The Sower 73 Luke 8
23 The Storm on the Lake 76 Luke 4
24 The Little Girl 78 Luke 8
25 Loaves and Fishes 80 Luke 9
26 The Good Samaritan 82 Luke 10
27 The Great Feast 86 Luke 14
28 The Lost Son 88 Luke 15
29 God’s Kingdom 91 Luke 18
30 Jesus and Zacchaeus 94 Luke 19
Thirty favourite Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments are brought together to be read and enjoyed time and time again. Easy-to-read and engaging, each story is brought to life by stylish and witty illustrations. A perfect introduction to the people of the Bible.
Old Testament stories include: The Great Flood, Jacob and Esau, Joseph and the Famine, Out of Egypt, The Story of Ruth, Fire from Heaven, and Jonah and the Fish. New Testament stories include: Jesus is Baptised, Jesus the Teacher, The Sower, The Little Girl, The Good Samaritan, and Jesus and Zacchaeus.