Through the Eyes of John [Hardcover]

Chad Daybell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2004 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

I am a special witness of Jesus Christ.
Jesus called me to be one of his apostles when he began his ministry, and for three years I walked and talked with him. I also defended him before the people of Jerusalem, and mourned with him when those people rejected his message. Yet I never truly understood Jesus and his mission until those final, painful days of his life. During that week I watched my dearest friend transform from being not only a powerful teacher and healer, but to become the Savior of the World.

John the Beloved’s role in sharing the final days of the Savior’s life has been overlooked. He stayed close to the Savior during those crucial final hours, becoming an eyewitness to the supreme sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This account is based on John’s own words as found in the Bible.

Based on John’s own words as found in the Bible, the touching storyline combines with the striking artwork to create a wonderful, spiritual reading experience that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. You will feel a new love and appreciation for the apostle John—and for the Savior Jesus Christ.

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About the Author

Chad Daybell has written more than a dozen books. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, with an emphasis in Journalism. He worked as a reporter and editor at BYU’s Daily Universe and the Standard-Examiner in Ogden, Utah. He is currently a full-time editor. Chad and his wife, Tammy, live in Springville, Utah, with their five children.

Rhett E. Murray received a bachelor’s degree from Southern Utah University in Fine Art, and a master’s degree from Southern Utah University in Art Education. He also completed a bachelor’s degree in fine art from Northwest College of Art in Poulsbo, Washington. He lives in Henderson, Nevada, with his wife, Holly, and their three children. He has taught middle school and high school for more than a decade in Alaska, Washington and Nevada. He is a member of the Henderson Association of Artists, and is also a professional portrait artist and illustrator.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 27 pages
• Publisher: Spring Creek Book Company (August 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932898166
• ISBN-13: 978-1932898163
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 10 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,249,154 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful picture book about John the Baptist, February 14, 2009

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Christine M. Irvin (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Through the Eyes of John (Hardcover)

Through the Eyes of John, written by Chad Daybell and illustrated by Rhett E. Murray, offers a unique view into the last few weeks of Jesus' life on earth, as seen through the eyes of John the Apostle. The author cites text from the books of Luke, John and Revelations, using John's own words from the Scriptures to tell of his role as a witness to both Jesus' death and resurrection. The author brings to life both the characters of John and Jesus in this wonderful book. The opening page reads:

I am a special witness of Jesus Christ. Jesus called me to be one of his apostles when he began his ministry, and for three years I walked and talked with him. I also defended him before the people of Jerusalem, and mourned with him when those people rejected his message. Yet I never truly understood Jesus and his mission until those final, painful days of his life. During that week I watched my dearest friend transform from being not only a powerful teacher and healer, but to become the Savior of the World.

What I Like: Everything. The book is well-written and closely follows the Scriptures. It is written so children can understand it, but it's also interesting for adults. I know I enjoyed reading it.

The artwork is truly beautiful. The rich, realistic paintings add depth and dimension to the book. Interestingly enough, there are twelve paintings in the book (perhaps to represent the twelve diciples). As an added bonus, the last two pages of the book offer the "Author's Commentary" on each painting. This section provides an interesting perspective on the artwork itself.

What I Dislike: Nothing.

Overall Rating: Excellent.

Age Appeal: The book is written for 9-to-12-year-olds, but its language is appealing for adults, too. Younger children would probably enjoy the book if it were read and explained to them. 5 stars

Christine M. Irvin - Christian Children's Book Review