Great Men of the New Testament

By Jude Winkler

Book Overview

Great Men of the New Testament 978-0-89942-486-6

The Great Men of the New Testament is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.

Among the features of this book are: Brief and easy-to-readVibrant, full-color illustrationsHigh-quality paperDurable, sewn paperback bindingConveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little handsPresentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift Explanation of the Great Men of the New TestamentNihil ObstatImprimatur

Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. provides children with examples of these heroic role model of faith. The New Testament of the Bible introduces us to many great men of faith who dedicated their lives to following Jesus and spreading His message. These men showed courage, love, and faithfulness, becoming powerful examples of how to live a life close to God.

One of the most important men in the New Testament is St. Peter, one of Jesus' closest friends. St. Peter was chosen by Jesus to be the leader of His followers, the Apostles, and became the first Pope. Even though St. Peter made mistakes, he learned from them and remained strong in his faith, showing us that God forgives us when we are truly sorry.

Another important figure is St. Paul, who was originally against Christians but had a big change of heart after he met Jesus in a vision. St. Paul became one of the greatest missionaries, traveling far to share the Good News of Jesus and writing letters that teach us about God's love.

St. John was also a devoted friend of Jesus. He wrote one of the Gospels, which tells the story of Jesus' life and teachings, and he helped early Christians stay strong in their faith.

These great men of faith and many others describe in this children's book are important because they teach us about loyalty, bravery, and spreading God's love. They remind us that, like them, we can be close to Jesus, learn from our mistakes, and help others know about God's love, too.

This title covers the following New Testament figures: JosephJohn the BaptistJesusPeterJohn James the GreaterJames the LesserMatthewJudeJudasStephenPaulPhilipMark Luke

This title concludes with an excerpt from the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians that explains how our life is a treasure from God.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0899424864
• ISBN13: 9780899424866
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.3" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2