Beginners Bible New Testament

by Karyn Henley, Denna Davis (Illustrator)

The Beginner's Bible New Testament is the perfect introduction to Scripture for both young believers and children who are just learning about Christ.

270 pages, Hardcover

First published July 25, 1995

About the author

I write young adult fiction about embracing uncertainty and discovering who you are. To me, life is story and story is life, and figuring out each is a process of exploring paths and seeing where they lead. In my novels, I explore losing what you thought was your path but finding another way, questioning taken-for-granted beliefs, and holding on when you think you can't. I love nature, travel, and pondering the mystery we call God.


More at http://karynhenleyfiction.com/
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Reviews

[Benjamin · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I enter fatherhood, I have been collecting children's Bibles for the early years. This is the first one I have read to my daughter. She is only a few months old so I can't relate her experience well. But I can say that I read critically and found the simplified stories to remain very true to the actual scriptures. Of course, meaning is lost at times. For example, in the parable of the fish caught in the net and separated, the Bible's terms 'righteous' and 'unrighteous' are simplified to 'good' and 'bad' which obviously doesn't convey the real meaning, but I don't know what else I might have chosen for a preschooler. No book should be read and left unexplained or commented upon with one's children. So the thoughtful parent can do very well with this book by talking about the stories once their children are cognitively well enough developed.

The stories are very short but read well. the text is large for when children begin to read themselves. The color pictures on every page are simple but attractive and the paper is nice and thick. Plus, the binding is drool proof, which my daughter definitely tested.