Tomie Depaola's Book of Bible Stories

by dePaola, Tomie (Author)

• ISBN13: 9780399216909
• ISBN10: 0399216901
• Format: Picture Book
• Copyright: 1990-09-01
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile

Summary

Originally published in 1990, this stunningly illustrated collection is now a classic. Tomie dePaola lovingly brings to life thirty-seven well-known Bible stories and Psalms, featuring some of the most memorable and significant people in both the Old and New Testaments.Readers will be caught up in the dramatic events of the stories, all vividly portrayed in wonderful detailÑincluding NoahÕs Ark, David and Goliath, Jonah and the Big Fish, and accounts of JesusÕ life, death and resurrection.With its brilliant illustrations, and the addition of a note from Tomie and a beautifully redesigned jacket, this special anniversary edition is perfect for the whole family to share.

Author Biography

Tomie dePaola is the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of more than 200 books for children.

Table of Contents

The Wolf will live with the limb	5	(6)
The Old Testament	9	(2)
God Creates the World	11	(4)
Adam and Eve Disobey God	15	(3)
Cain and Abel	18	(3)
Noah and the Great Flood	21	(6)
The Tower of Babel	27	(1)
Abraham offers Isaac to God	28	(4)
Pharaoh's Daughter Finds Moses	32	(3)
Moses and the Burning Bush	35	(4)
The Israelites Cross the Red Sea	39	(4)
Moses Receives the Ten Commandments	43	(5)
The Fall of Jericho	48	(2)
Samson and His Great Strength	50	(7)
Naomi and Ruth	57	(2)
David and Goliath	59	(5)
Esther Saves her people	64	(4)
Daniel in the Den of lions	68	(5)
Jonah and the Great Fish	73	(3)
The Lord Is My Shepherd	76	(2)
The Lord Watches Over You	78	(1)
Let Everything Praise the Lord	79	(4)
The New Testament	81	(2)
An Angel Visits Mary	83	(1)
Jesus Is Born	84	(4)
The Visit of the Magi	88	(5)
The Boy Jesus at the Temple	93	(1)
Jesus Is Baptized	94	(2)
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand	96	(3)
Jesus Walks on the Water	99	(1)
The Transfiguration	100	(2)
The Story of the Good Samaritan	102	(2)
Jesus Enters Jerusalem	104	(2)
The Lord's Supper	106	(4)
Jesus Prays at Gethsemane	110	(3)
Jesus Dies on he Cross	113	(5)
The Resurrection	118	(2)
The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost	120	(2)
Love is Most Important	122	(2)
Praise the Lord Everywhere	124	(2)
Index of Bible Text	126