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

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 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
• Word List
• Index

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