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1) Hero tales
Author
Publisher
Bethany House Publishers
Pub. Date
c1996-<c2001 >
Language
English
Description
Presents biographies of missionaries, evangelists, and other Christian heroes who worked courageously to share the Gospel with others.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
More than 90 profiles of characters from the Old and New Testaments, from Adam and Eve to Moses, Abraham, John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, and the Gospel writers. Packed with profiles of leaders, prophets, judges, and apostles, Bible Characters Visual Encyclopedia tells their stories and explains their teachings. Beautifully illustrated stories are supported by key quotes and placed in historical context, while spreads focus on particular biblical...
4) Queen Esther
Author
Publisher
Ignatius Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Retells how Queen Esther risked her life to prevent the killing of all the Jews in Persia.
Series
Publisher
Vision Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
If only John would agree to stop preaching Gospel that goes against the state church, he would walk out of prison a free man! Why does he stay in jail and how will he continue to serve his Lord in this horrible place? Find out in this episode.
John Bunyan spends his days in prison, separated from his wife and children. Living in the cold, stone cell is the price he pays for going against the established state religion. If only he would agree to stop...
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Mother Teresa, in this true story of her life. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. These books make...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Performing Miracles. Facing Wild Lions. Confronting Demons. Transforming the World. From Augustine to Mother Teresa, officially canonized as St. Teresa of Calcutta, discover seventy of the best-known and best-loved saints and read their riveting stories. Meet Joan of Arc, whose transcendent faith compelled her to lead an army when the king's courage failed. Francis of Assisi, whose gentleness tamed a man-eating wolf. Valentine, a bishop in the time...
Series
Publisher
Christian History Institute
Pub. Date
[2017?]
Language
English
Description
Follow the adventures of Adoniram Judson and his wife Ann, the first foreign missionaries from the United States. Having been turned away from India, the young couple sets out for Burma where they work to reach souls in a land where professing Christ would mean certain death. When treacherous religious leaders falsely accuse Adoniram of spying, Burma's ruthless king throws him into prison, leaving Ann and her unborn child to struggle alone. Will Adoniram...
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Critically acclaimed author Jabari Asim and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator E. B. Lewis give readers a fascinating glimpse into the boyhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis. John wants to be a preacher when he grows up a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm's flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So...
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