Each spread of this title features a main story - such as David and Goliath or the baptism of Jesus - which is complemented by a selection of boxed items. These give background to details mentioned in the main story text or add historical, geographical or archaeological information. This title includes a box detailing the sources for each chapter that provides the reader with the appropriate biblical references.

 

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Welbeck Publishing Group .

James Harpur studied Classics and English Literature at Trinity College, Cambridge, and is the author and editor of a number of popular books for children including Eyewitness Visual Dictionary of Ancient Civilizations (Dorling Kindersley) and Carlton's The Crusades and Warriors. He lives in Cork, Ireland.

This book has the following chapters: Introduction; The Old Testament; Creation; The Flood; Abraham's Journey; Joseph and his Brothers; The Exodus; Journeying to Canaan; The conquest of Canaan; The Rise and Fall of Samson; David and Goliath; David's Empire; King Solomon; The Two Kingdoms; Captive in Babylon; Return to Jerusalem; The Maccabees; The Coming of Rome; Introduction to the New Testament; Birth of Jesus; Jesus' Baptism; The Miracles of Jesus; The Parables of Jesus; The Preacher; Trial and Crucifixion; Resurrection; Paul's Conversion; Paul's Journeys; Revelation; The Early Church; Backmatter.