The Illustrated Family Bible

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PUBLICATION FEBRUARY 2016

Description

Illustrated Family Bible takes a new visual approach to understanding the Bible that will inspire the whole family. Using original text from the New International Version, this richly illustrated and accessible Bible offers interpretation of all the most important stories of the Old and New Testaments. Chapter and verse references pick out the meaning behind the text, covering everything from Abraham and the chosen people, to Jesus' early years and the growth of the Church. Superb artworks convey the drama of the Bible texts, bringing characters and places to life, while comprehensive background information, including maps and photographs, sets the stories in context their social, historical and geographical context. Illustrated Family Bible offers a great introduction to bible stories which the whole family can enjoy.

Author description

Dr Claude-Bernard Costecalde has a master's degree in theology, as well as a diploma in advanced studies in anthropology, philosophy, and Semitic languages and a doctorate in the science of religions from the Sorbonne, Paris. As a publisher in his own right, Dr Costecalde is committed to producing books about the Bible for both Christian and non-religious readers.