The Kingfisher Children's Bible brings Bible stories and events memorably to life for all the family to share. With beautiful, full-color illustrations on every spread and dynamic retellings that will appeal to children, this volume contains over 100 stories and summaries from the Old and New Testaments. The amazing breadth of the Old Testament is visited in great detail, from Genesis to Jonah and from David and Goliath to the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. The New Testament captures the spirit of Jesus' ministry with testimony from the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, as well as Acts, St. Paul's epistles, and Revelation. A full-featured reference section at the back of the book places this terrific resource at the top of the list of Bibles for families with children. Special Features: Who's who of biblical characters. Bible commentary exploring historical context. Details about the worship, ritual, culture, and civilization of Israel and the ancient world. Bible reference section illustrated with photographs, maps and diagrams. Glossary of important themes and theological terms. Full index. Coverage of all biblical books. Approved by Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish authorities.