Child's Bible: Lessons from the Prophets and Writings

Plot

Authentic and moving retellings of the great Bible stories highlight their timeless moral and spiritual truths and apply them to the personal concerns of today's children. The classic narratives come to life for young children in simple words, refined by Jewish scholarship both ancient and modern. Each story is accompanied by: Peshat--"What does it mean?" Drash--"What does it teach?" Remez--"A Lesson about Torah" Contents: Crossing the Sea of Reeds The Supreme Gift An End to Wandering Deborah Judges Israel Gideon and the Trick Samson The Scroll of Ruth Samuel and Saul David in the Days of Saul David and Bathsheba King Solomon Judges Elijah and the Priests of Baal Jonah Jeremiah The Book of Job The Scroll of Esther The Book of Daniel Ezra and NehemiahColorful illustrations that depict the Biblical world Each chapter also contains exercises and activities to reinforce the lessons. The Teacher's Guides feature a special "Teaching the Illustrations" section to help you share each book's art with your students.