{"product_id":"great-men-of-the-old-testament-9780899423999","title":"Great Men of the Old Testament","description":"\u003cp\u003e Great Men of the Old Testament 978-0-89942-399-9 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat Men of the Old Testament \u003c\/i\u003eis an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion. \u003cbr\u003e The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching. \u003cbr\u003e Among the features of this book are: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vibrant, full-color illustrations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e High-quality paper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Durable, sewn paperback binding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Conveniently sized at 5 1\/2\" X 7 ⅜\" to accommodate little hands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e an explanation of the Holy Spirit and how He helps us \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nihil Obstat \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Imprimatur \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. provides children with simple explanations of Great Men of the Old Testament. Learning about the great men of the Old Testament is important for children because their lives teach us valuable lessons about faith, courage, and trusting in God. These stories, found in the Bible, show us how God worked in the lives of ordinary people to do amazing things, and they remind us that God can work in our lives too. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For example, Abraham teaches us about trusting in God, even when we don't know what lies ahead. God promised him many descendants and a new land, and Abraham believed, showing us the power of faith. Moses shows us bravery and perseverance. He led the Israelites out of Egypt and taught them about God's commandments, showing us that God can guide us even through difficult times. \u003cbr\u003e Other figures like David, who defeated the giant Goliath with just a stone and great faith, remind us that we don't need to be the strongest or biggest to make a difference if we trust in God. Daniel, who was thrown into a lion's den, shows us the importance of standing up for what we believe. \u003cbr\u003e These stories help children see that they, too, can live with courage, faith, and trust in God. By learning about these men, children can understand that God is with us, guiding us, and helping us face any challenge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This title covers the following Old Testament figures: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Adam \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cain and Abel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Noah \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Abraham \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Joseph \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Moses \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Samuel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e David \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Solomon \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Elijah \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Isaiah \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jeremiah \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Job \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jonah \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e ​Judas Maccabee \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e This title concludes with a prayer based on Psalm 8. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinkler, Jude:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eRev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv.\u003c\/b\u003e, has published numerous books and articles, mainly in the area of biblical theology. Under his direction, a board of highly qualified Scripture scholars engaged in producing a fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation of the complete Bible--the \u003ci\u003eNew Catholic Bible\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eNCB\u003c\/i\u003e), published in fall 2019. His versatility is demonstrated by the fact that he has taught on all educational levels from kindergarten to graduate school. In addition to his scholarly writings, he has produced numerous works for children, including over 30 books in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series of bestselling titles, including those on Prayers, Saints, Sacraments, Church Beliefs and Celebrations, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.","brand":"Catholic Book Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50846546231570,"sku":"9780899423999","price":2.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1c75ba5d-8f38-4ffe-b850-5a7c2250a4c1.jpg?v=1737364150","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/great-men-of-the-old-testament-9780899423999","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}