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Great People of the Bible 978-0-89942-485-9 Great People of the Bible by popular Catholic Book Publishing author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv, presents the stories of more than seventy important personages from the Old and the New Testaments. Each biblical figure in Great People of the Bible is featured in a full-page color portrait, and his or her significance described in a succinct, insightful, and informative summary on the This book titled Great People of the Bible is vital for youth, offering inspiration and a foundation for faith. Featuring figures like David, Esther, and Mary, it presents relatable stories of courage, faith, and resilience. For young readers, David's triumph over Goliath (1 Samuel 17) teaches perseverance, while Esther's bravery (Esther 4:14) shows standing for justice, mirroring their own challenges. This book foster's identity and values. As youth navigate peer pressure and identity formation, examples like Joseph's integrity (Genesis 39) provide moral guidance, helping them align with Christian principles. It also makes Scripture engaging, simplifying complex narratives into accessible lessons, encouraging regular reading. Moreover, it builds community. Sharing stories of biblical heroes in youth groups or families strengthens bonds and faith discussions. In a world of fleeting influences, this book anchors youth in timeless wisdom, equipping them to live out their faith with confidence. Features of this book: Hardcover, this book is bound in durable cloth with a full-color jacket. Beautifully full color illustrations 8.5' X 11"" 687 Pages Black and White illustrations throughout High-quality paper Imprimatur Nihil Obstat Biblical Characters Include: Adam: The First Man Eve: The Mother of All the Living Cain and Abel: The First Murder Noah: And the Flood Abraham: Man of Faith Sarah: The Mother of Israel Isaac: The Victim Rebekah: The Wife of Isaac Jacob: The Man Who Wrestled with God Rachel and Leah Joseph: The Favorite Son Moses: The Liberator Joshua: Successor of Moses Rahab: The Prostitute. Deborah: The Judge of Israel Gideon: The Faithful Warrior of God Samson: The Nazarite. Ruth: The Righteous Gentile Hannah: The Mother of Samuel: The Judge of Israel Saul: The Tragic King David: The Chosen King Michal, Abigail, and Bathsheba Nathan: The Court Prophet Solomon: The Wise Man of Elijah: ""My God Is Yahweh"" Jezebel: The Evil Woman Elisha: The Wonder-Worker Amos: Herald of Social Justice Hosea: Parable of the Love of God Isaiah: Prophet of the Holy God Micah: The Prophet of Bethlehem Jeremiah: Prophet of New Covenant Ezekiel: Prophet of New Life Deutero-Isaiah and Trito-Isaiah Ezra: The Reformer Joel: The Apocalyptic Prophet Jonah: In the Belly of the Whale Job: The Man Who Challenged God Judas Maccabee: The Hammer of God Daniel: The Man in the Lions' Den Esther: The Courageous Queen Judith: The Heroine Mary: The Handmaid of the Lord Joseph: Foster Father of Jesus Jesus: The Son of God John: The Baptist Peter: The Rock John: The Beloved Disciple James: The Greater Andrew: The Fisherman Philip: A Man of Faith and Failures Thomas: The Doubter Bartholomew: The True Israelite Matthew: The Tax Collector James: The Lesser Simon: The Zealot Jude Thaddeus: Patron of Hopeless Causes Judas Iscariot: The Traitor Matthias: The Replacement Mary Magdalene: The Grateful Lover Martha and Mary: Friends of the Lord Lazarus: The Resurrected Nicodemus: The Teacher of Israel Joseph: Of Arimathea Stephen: The First Martyr Philip: The Deacon Paul: The Missionary Barnabas: The Courageous Disciple Mark: The Evangelist Luke: The Divine Physician Timothy: The Leader in the Lord Titus: One of the First Bishops Word List Index Visit our website www.catholicbookpublishing.com for more Catholic resources to strengthen your faith.

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Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv., has published numerous books and articles, mainly in the area of biblical theology. Under his direction, a board of highly qualified Scripture scholars engaged in producing a fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation of the complete Bible--the New Catholic Bible (NCB), published in fall 2019. His versatility is demonstrated by the fact that he has taught on all educational levels from kindergarten to graduate school. In addition to his scholarly writings, he has produced numerous works for children, including over 30 books in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series of bestselling titles, including those on Prayers, Saints, Sacraments, Church Beliefs and Celebrations, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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