The Bible Story

by Arthur S. Maxwell

Beautifully written by renowned children's author, Arthur S. Maxwell (aka Uncle Arthur), and illustrated on almost every page. These fine, hardcover books are the most comprehensive set of Bible stories for children that we have seen. This set has the quoted Bible texts taken from the New International Version (NIV). * Written especially for the elementary school ages, easy to read & understand. * 1200 color illustrations! 409 stories in 10 volumes! * Stories are true to the Bible. * Entire Bible is covered, beginning with stories from Genesis in volume 1 and ending with stories from Revelation in volume 10. Volume 1: The Book of Beginnings Volume 2: Mighty Men of Old Volume 3: Trials and Triumphs Volume 4: Heroes and Heroines Volume 5: Great Men of God Volume 6: Struggles and Victories Volume 7: Wonderful Jesus Volume 8: Prince of Princes Volume 9: King of Kings Volume 10: Onward to Glory These lovely Bible story books offer many features to enhance Bible study. * Each book is arranged in sections with the Bible texts given from which that section's stories are taken. * Book 1 contains four indexes covering the entire set: for locating stories about Bible Men & Women; Great Bible Teachings & Character Building Lessons; Books of the Bible; and a complete list of all 409 stories in the set. * The bindings are durable and you can easily wipe sticky fingerprints from the colorful mylar hardcovers. Published jointly by the Pacific Press Publishing Association and the Review and Herald Publishing Association. MSRP for a new set like this is $375.00. We are able to offer this set at an excellent price!

Genres: Childrens, Christian, Nonfiction, Religion, Church, Theology, Juvenile

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Spider the Doof Warrior · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't read all of these but, a lot of this is not appropriate for children. Like when Lot offered his daughters to angels and then Lot's daughters got him drunk and had sex with him.

Or when bears ate CHILDREN for making fun of a prophet's bald head.

The bible is scary.

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read these, cover to cover, as a pre-teen. I remember them fondly. Great story telling and illustrations.

[Tuesday Kuykendall · Rating 4 out of 5]

These were about all I was allowed to read when I was a child. Fortunately he's pretty good writing childrens stories.

[Candida · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this set as a child more than once and I am reading it again now to a group of kids for church. They still enjoy the set today.

[Domhnall Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

My grandparents on my mother's side gifted us this wonderful set of books, 'The Bible Story' by Arthur S. Maxwell. Though I don't remember the exact moment they gave them to us, these volumes have been part of our home for as long as I can remember, collecting dust until I began reading them in the 5th grade and was immediately hooked. The engaging storytelling and rich illustrations brought the Bible stories to life in a way that a traditional bible couldn't captivate my young mind. Throughout high school, I found myself returning to these books over and over, reading all volumes more than five times. I remember being scared reading the 10th volume every time (book of Revelations). These books definitely have been a big help in college coz I went to a Catholic based uni on my first 2 years. Aced all my theology subjects :-).
I bought a new set for my son on his 6th birthday. He's 10 now and so far he's halfway of volume two :-D

[Shannon · Rating 2 out of 5]

10/09:
This is the way to do a Bible, multiple books so that there's time to explore all the stories.
However, there are some quirky theological points here. Did Adam & Eve really think salvation would come in their life time? I don't know. And yes, we are awaiting Jesus' return, but he has already defeated Satan. His life, death and resurrection have already fulfilled the prophecy. Am I really awaiting the restoration of Eden or something much better?
His explanation of why God prefers Abel's sacrifice to Cain's: He explains it as blood needing to be spilled to expiate for sins. I was taught that Abel offered the "first fruits," the best he had to offer whereas Cain saved the best for himself and offered God the lesser of his crops.
Tricky business, this set. It is beautiful and long and slow-paced, a lovely walk through salvation history. But the "guide" is steeped in weird theology in this one.

[Sandy Duncan]

Loved these books as a child and now reading them to my child. These books do a wonderful job of bringing the Bible to life and making it easier to understand in modern English without compromising the original meaning. Highly recommend!

[May · Rating 5 out of 5]

great for children.. gives moral lesson

[Asuna Yuki · Rating 5 out of 5]

very understandable and could be read by kids

[Aristeo Gabriel · Rating 5 out of 5]

we have this collection in our home, this books reminds me of my childhood days, i was 4 years old the time my mother bought this bible story book collection. One of my favorite story of the book was the story of Noah and the great flood, i remember when i was 5 years old i used to open this book and i used to read and look at the pictures. the book chapters 1, 2 and 3 are most of my favorite. These books are good for kids. Its a good to have this kind of book in our home.

[Johnny King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read as a young teen, it depicts the stories and parables so clearly that even I, who wasn't religious before, became interested in the Bible and its teachings.

[Dawit Tadesse · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best of the best book

[Janice · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've completed the 1st 2 volumes. Currently, on business trip so will be continuing volume 3 when i get back. 'The Bible Story' tells the stories of the bible from GEnesis till REvelation. It is very easy to understand and the author writes it in such a way that he relates real life to the stories from the bible.
To be honest, i seldom pick up the bible to read, because i find it too dry and too thick. this book is a good start for me, there are illustrations to help you to imagine. THe more i read the More I'm interested to know more about all those different characters from the old testament.
This book is good as a foundation before one tackle the real heavy bible. :)

[Hoss · Rating 4 out of 5]

My parents got this, the Holy Bible, Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories, the AMA Family Guide and the MW Dictionary so they could get free pans...or something. These books kept me busy.

[Isaac Israel]

sdaf

[Christina]

Recommended by Teresa Klassen

[Seth · Rating 2 out of 5]

I grew up with this set. My dad, a holiness pastor, had censored the stories that differed from his own theology: a big X over certain passages with a note that read, "False doctrine."

[Jace Aiden · Rating 1 out of 5]

The story is bullshit propaganda that's been used for millennia to justify hatred, bigotry, genocide, and murder. The illustrations are beautiful, though.

[Greta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Contains some beautiful illustrations, copies of absolutely stunning paintings. Sometimes the stories contain way too much moralizing. Let the kids figure out the moral by themselves.

[Edward Zitvogel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thankful for these as a boy.

[Rikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read Volume 1...very good.

[Rowley Graham]

have not read it yet