The Discovery Illustrated Family Bible This beautifully illustrated Bible has been retold for children aged 8 and up in an engaging and easy-to-understand style. Soft, glowing watercolor illustrations help to bring a full range of Old and New Testament stories to life, making this an inspiring and powerful introduction to overarching Christian themes—God’s faithfulness to his people and the promise of Christ for all of humanity. Readers can also discover insight into the people and places of the Bible through family trees, a glossary, and maps of the Holy Land. The Discovery Illustrated Family Bible makes a perfect gift for children and will be a source of joy for the whole family. The book has a durable hardcover with a presentation page and ribbon marker. The stories are warmly retold by Christian Maclean and vividly depicted through 58 full-page illustrations by artist David Newbatt. C O N T E N T S: OLD TESTAMENT Beginnings Adam and Eve Noah and the Flood The Tower of Babel The Patriarchs Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph Moses Moses Leads the Israelites The Years in the Desert Conquest of the Promised Land Joshua The Leader-Judges The Kingdom of Israel Saul David Solomon and Later Kings The Prophets Elijah and Elisha The Decline of the Two Kingdoms Babylonian Exile Ezekiel and Daniel Tobit and Tobias The Return from Babylonia Esther Awaiting the Messiah The Maccabees NEW TESTAMENT Jesus Christ The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Jesus Meets John the Baptist The Early Work of Jesus The Sermon on the Mount Miracles and Healing Parables Later Events in the Life of Jesus The Last Days of Jesus The Resurrection and Ascension The Apostles The Acts of the Apostles Paul of Tarsus The Revelation of St. John DISCOVER THE BIBLE About the Author Christian Maclean has been involved in The Christian Community since childhood. He started training to be a priest but instead agreed to assume management of the Community’s English-language publisher in Edinburgh, Scotland, Floris Books,which he ran for thirty-five years. He is currently chair of The Christian Community in Great Britain and Editor at Floris Books. Christian is the author of Pioneers of Religious Renewal. He lives in Edinburgh.