Picture Stories from the Bible: The New Testament in Full-Color Comic-Strip Form (Comic-Book Bible Series Vol 2) [Hardcover]

M. C. Gaines (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1980 | ISBN-10: 0934386021 | ISBN-13: 978-0934386029

The story of Jesus and the early Christian Church in the full-color comic-strip format that children love.

"Since comics are the language of children, why not let God speak to them in their own tongue?"

Every page in full color!

"It's not like homework. Kids love it ... and remember what they've read!" Originally published in 1943. Now available again, in hardcover and on high-quality paper.

Praised by Christian Life, Christian Herald, Laymen's National Bible Committee, Dr. William Ward Ayer and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.

Editorial Reviews

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"...speaks to children in their own language."

Marjorie Ainsborough Decker, author of The Christian

Mother Goose Book. "...a superb teaching aid of Bible truths."

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. "Parents will do their children a real service by providing them with this book."

David Kucharsky,

Editor, Christian Herald. "...a magnificent introduction to the Bible."

Father Timothy J. Curtin, S.J. "...a significant contribution to teaching the Scriptures to children of a new generation."

Laymen's National Bible Committee,

sponsors of National Bible Week. "...splendid and faithful."

Dr. William Ward Ayer. "...follows the text of Scripture very closely."

Christian Herald Magazine. -- Book Reviews

Product Details

• Hardcover: 143 pages
• Publisher: Scarf Pr (October 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0934386021
• ISBN-13: 978-0934386029
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,213,299 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great start for younger people, 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 New Testament in Full-Color Comic-Strip Form (Comic-Book Bible Series Vol 2) (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.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not our favorite...there is better stuff out there!, December 16, 2008

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D. Witt (Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Picture Stories from the Bible: The New Testament in Full-Color Comic-Strip Form (Comic-Book Bible Series Vol 2) (Hardcover)

We bought Picture Stories from the Bible along with the Comic Book Bible, and the Picture Bible. Our favorite out of the three was the Picture Bible. Feels nice, looks nice, glossy pages, etc. Also, very comprehensive representation of the Bible. We are giving it to kids aged 6-9 for Christmas, and as an adult, I also enjoy reading it. Amazon's price is a real bargain. The Comic Book Bible was okay, more for the younger set and early readers. Picture Stories from the Bible seemed out-dated and was just not as impressive to us. Also, it showed more gruesome details such as Judas hanging from a tree, and blood on Jesus, both of which were unnecessary.