Great People of the Bible by popular Catholic Book Publishing author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv, presents the stories of more than seventy important personages from the Old and the New Testaments. Each biblical figure in Great People of the Bible is featured in a full-page color portrait, and his or her significance described in a succinct, insightful, and informative summary on the This book titled Great People of the Bible is vital for youth, offering inspiration and a foundation for faith. Featuring figures like David, Esther, and Mary, it presents relatable stories of courage, faith, and resilience. For young readers, David's triumph over Goliath (1 Samuel 17) teaches perseverance, while Esther's bravery (Esther 4:14) shows standing for justice, mirroring their own challenges.
This book foster's identity and values. As youth navigate peer pressure and identity formation, examples like Joseph's integrity (Genesis 39) provide moral guidance, helping them align with Christian principles. It also makes Scripture engaging, simplifying complex narratives into accessible lessons, encouraging regular reading.
Moreover, it builds community. Sharing stories of biblical heroes in youth groups or families strengthens bonds and faith discussions. In a world of fleeting influences, this book anchors youth in timeless wisdom, equipping them to live out their faith with confidence.
Features of this book:
Hardcover, this book is bound in durable cloth with a full-color jacket.
Beautifully full color illustrations
8.5' X 11"
687 Pages
Black and White illustrations throughout
High-quality paper
Imprimatur
Nihil Obstat
Biblical Characters Include:
Adam: The First Man
Eve: The Mother of All the Living
Cain and Abel: The First Murder
Noah: And the Flood
Abraham: Man of Faith
Sarah: The Mother of Israel
Isaac: The Victim
Rebekah: The Wife of Isaac
Jacob: The Man Who Wrestled with God Rachel and Leah
Joseph: The Favorite Son Moses: The Liberator
Joshua: Successor of Moses
Rahab: The Prostitute.
Deborah: The Judge of Israel
Gideon: The Faithful Warrior of God
Samson: The Nazarite.
Ruth: The Righteous Gentile
Hannah: The Mother of Samuel: The Judge of Israel
Saul: The Tragic King
David: The Chosen King
Michal, Abigail, and Bathsheba
Nathan: The Court Prophet
Solomon: The Wise Man of
Elijah: "My God Is Yahweh"
Jezebel: The Evil Woman
Elisha: The Wonder-Worker
Amos: Herald of Social Justice
Hosea: Parable of the Love of God
Isaiah: Prophet of the Holy God
Micah: The Prophet of Bethlehem
Jeremiah: Prophet of New Covenant
Ezekiel: Prophet of New Life
Deutero-Isaiah and Trito-Isaiah
Ezra: The Reformer
Joel: The Apocalyptic Prophet
Jonah: In the Belly of the Whale
Job: The Man Who Challenged God
Judas Maccabee: The Hammer of God
Daniel: The Man in the Lions' Den
Esther: The Courageous Queen
Judith: The Heroine
Mary: The Handmaid of the Lord
Joseph: Foster Father of Jesus
Jesus: The Son of God
John: The Baptist
Peter: The Rock
John: The Beloved Disciple
James: The Greater
Andrew: The Fisherman
Philip: A Man of Faith and Failures
Thomas: The Doubter
Bartholomew: The True Israelite
Matthew: The Tax Collector
James: The Lesser
Simon: The Zealot
Jude Thaddeus: Patron of Hopeless Causes
Judas Iscariot: The Traitor
Matthias: The Replacement
Mary Magdalene: The Grateful Lover
Martha and Mary: Friends of the Lord Lazarus: The Resurrected
Nicodemus: The Teacher of Israel
Joseph: Of Arimathea
Stephen: The First Martyr
Philip: The Deacon
Paul: The Missionary
Barnabas: The Courageous Disciple
Mark: The Evangelist
Luke: The Divine Physician
Timothy: The Leader in the Lord
Titus: One of the First Bishops
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