Great People of the Bible: Living Portraits in Word and Picture

By Jude Winkler and Reverend Jude Winkler O.F.M.

Book Overview

Great People of the Bible 978-0-89942-485-9

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 illustrations8.5' X 11"687 PagesBlack and White illustrations throughoutHigh-quality paperImprimaturNihil Obstat

Biblical Characters Include:

Adam: The First ManEve: The Mother of All the Living Cain and Abel: The First Murder Noah: And the Flood Abraham: Man of FaithSarah: The Mother of IsraelIsaac: The VictimRebekah: The Wife of IsaacJacob: The Man Who Wrestled with God Rachel and LeahJoseph: The Favorite Son Moses: The LiberatorJoshua: 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 KingDavid: 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 GodIsaiah: Prophet of the Holy GodMicah: The Prophet of Bethlehem Jeremiah: Prophet of New CovenantEzekiel: Prophet of New Life Deutero-Isaiah and Trito-Isaiah Ezra: The ReformerJoel: The Apocalyptic ProphetJonah: 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 QueenJudith: The HeroineMary: The Handmaid of the Lord Joseph: Foster Father of JesusJesus: The Son of God John: The Baptist Peter: The Rock John: The Beloved DiscipleJames: The Greater Andrew: The FishermanPhilip: A Man of Faith and Failures Thomas: The DoubterBartholomew: The True Israelite Matthew: The Tax CollectorJames: The Lesser Simon: The Zealot Jude Thaddeus: Patron of Hopeless Causes Judas Iscariot: The Traitor Matthias: The ReplacementMary Magdalene: The Grateful Lover Martha and Mary: Friends of the Lord Lazarus: The Resurrected Nicodemus: The Teacher of IsraelJoseph: Of Arimathea Stephen: The First Martyr Philip: The Deacon Paul: The Missionary Barnabas: The Courageous DiscipleMark: The EvangelistLuke: The Divine PhysicianTimothy: The Leader in the Lord Titus: One of the First Bishops Word ListIndex

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0899424856
• ISBN13: 9780899424859
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.8" x 11.1"