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The Children's Bible
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The Children's Bible consists of six parts, parts one through four drawn from the Old Testament, parts five and six from the New Testament.
The Children's Bible consists of six parts, parts one through four drawn from the Old Testament, parts five and six from the New Testament.
Hardcover, 510 pages
Published
1965
by Golden Press/Western Publishing Company
(first published 1962)
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an enjoyable introduction to the Bible, if you're into that kind of thing. bogs down a bit during the new testament. the vivid, technicolor illustrations are what have stuck with me over the years; i think they are pretty much the visual template for all of my most memorable dreams. for that, i thank you Golden Children's Bible! i still bring this one down from the shelf from time to time, if only to appreciate the cinematic imagery.
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This edition has a warm bookplate saying that it belongs to me and was a gift from the "Easter Bunny." I remember that Easter, and I was actually thrilled to get this hefty book that made a resonant thump when I flicked it. It was the biggest book I had ever owned, and I was determined to read it. I remember laying on my brass daybed for hours on boring Sunday afternoons, those days before Nintendo moved in and there were only 36 channels on tv from which to choose. I interrupted my bouts of rea...more
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From my 100-word-or-less recommendations on my blog, Contemplative Homeschool:
Beautiful, traditional language. The Bible, slightly edited–not a book of paraphrased Bible stories. Artwork inspired by the masters. Perfect for narrations. Large, durable format. Nothing inappropriate for kids. The best children’s Bible I’ve seen–and I’ve seen a lot! A classic. Great Christmas gift for your grandkids or godchild.
Two criticisms: 1) Blond-haired Jesus. I view this as inculturation. 2) Follows the Prote...more
Beautiful, traditional language. The Bible, slightly edited–not a book of paraphrased Bible stories. Artwork inspired by the masters. Perfect for narrations. Large, durable format. Nothing inappropriate for kids. The best children’s Bible I’ve seen–and I’ve seen a lot! A classic. Great Christmas gift for your grandkids or godchild.
Two criticisms: 1) Blond-haired Jesus. I view this as inculturation. 2) Follows the Prote...more
My favorite Bible growing up, probably due to the awesome paintings. It was this book that introduced me to Sampson. I would read that story over and over and go wow, this is cool but what the heck does this have to do with the g-o-d?
Still don't have an answer, but still think the illustrations are awesome.
Still don't have an answer, but still think the illustrations are awesome.
I was curious about Adam and Eve and mom said this book has some awesome stories in it. It's not a book I'm going to read all the way through because it is already making me crazy with all the boring stuff. I read about Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah's Ark, and the Tower of Babel. These stories can be good but some are sad. I liked the story of the serpent in the garden the best. I thought the story of Babel was sad because all of these people wanted to make it up all the way to god...more
A previous reviewer sort of slammed the illustrator (Jose Miralles), but toss that aside. Miralles' work is a joy and is reminiscent of the Old Masters, as if Rembrandt was infused with the dynamism of Burne Hogarth. Phenomenal, beautiful work by gifted artist.
We're about halfway through this, and so far, I like the fact that the stories are just abridgments, not paraphrases or creative retellings. The pictures are fine, but not spectacular, and (looking ahead to the New Testament) Jesus looks like he is from Scandinavia instead of the Middle East. So, five stars on the text and three on the illustrations.
Apr 16, 2013
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Apr 11, 2013
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Angela
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Feb 01, 2013
Margaret
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