Picture Stories from the Bible: The Old Testament in Full-Color Comic-Strip Form [Hardcover]

M. C. Gaines (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1997

The fascinating Old Testament stories--from Adam and Eve to Jonah and the Whale--in the full-color comic-strip format that children love to read.

Endorsed by clergy of all faiths. "It's not like homework. Kids love it ... and remember what they've read!"

Every page in full color!

Originally published in 1943--now available again, on high-quality paper, in hardcover.

Praised by Hadassah Magazine, Laymen's National Bible Committee and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...speaks to the child in his own language."

--Hadassah Magazine. "...a unique opportunity to educate and enchant at the same time."

Dr. Daniel Thursz, Executive Vice President,

B'nai B'rith International. "Parents will do their children a real service by providing them with this book. The stories follow the text of Scripture very closely."

David Kucharsky,

Editor, Christian Herald. "...a significant contribution to teaching the Scriptures to children of a new generation."

Laymen's National Bible Committee,

sponsors of National Bible Week -- Book Reviews

Product Details

• Hardcover: 222 pages
• Publisher: Bloch Pub Co; 1 ED edition (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0934386013
• ISBN-13: 978-0934386012
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #515,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great edition of a great book., March 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Picture Stories from the Bible: The Old Testament in Full-Color Comic-Strip Form (Hardcover)

I bought this for my son for his 9th birthday and he was absolutely drawn into it. Above and beyond other attempts of depicting Biblical stories in comic book form, this one does it right. I don't know why, but even as an adult, I had a hard time putting it down.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for children young and old, February 8, 2002

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Thom Cuddy (Silver Spring, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Picture Stories from the Bible: The Old Testament in Full-Color Comic-Strip Form (Hardcover)

This book, and its companion volume, are great additions to anyone's library. Children are drawn to comic books, and it never hurts to encourage kids to read on their own. The stories are a bit simplified, but that's actually a plus. The stories stick to the main point, and anyone interested in the stories after reading this can go to a standard bible for further information. For those who do not "support" the bible, the stories are still captivating, filled with drama, heroes and villains, adventure and challenges. Parents may want to scan the books before letting their children read them so they can see what's inside, but these stories are harmless entertainment and the children may end up better people for reading them.

5.0 out of 5 stars childhood memories, January 25, 2012

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This review is from: Picture Stories from the Bible: The Old Testament in Full-Color Comic-Strip Form (Hardcover)

This is a reprint of a book I grew up with in the 1940's. It meant a lot to me then and continues to do so now. I hope to share it with my grandchildren.