The Oxford Book of Bible Stories

The Oxford Book of Bible Stories

by Berlie Doherty (Author), JasonCockcroft (Illustrator)

Synopsis

The Old Testament reveals the lives of many families across the generations and tells the stories of many unforgettable men and women. Their lives are played out in turbulent times against the drama of great floods, plagues, journeys, and battles. From this epic sweep, Berlie Doherty has chosen more than forty stories. Her narrative draws out the emotions of real people: their hopes and fears, grief and joy, fulfilment and suffering, compassion and betrayal. She brings us to an understanding of the promises that these people keep and the mistakes they make. Through all this we discover more about God and what it means to have faith in him. Fully illustrated throughout by Jason Cockcroft with both sumptuous colour and evocative black and white artwork, this new collection of Bible stories is a book to cherish.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 03 Sep 2009

ISBN 10: 019278210X
ISBN 13: 9780192782106
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: The best Old Testament stories, powerfully retold by Berlie Doherty.

Media Reviews
What a dream team. Berlie Doherty, who is an accomplished, prize-winning novelist, retells the Old Testament stories, which are brought to life with wonderful illustrations by the mastery of Jason Cockcroft. The Bookseller
Author Bio

Berlie Doherty is an English novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter. She is best known for children's books, for which she has twice won the Carnegie Medal.
Jason Cockcroft is an illustrator . He attended the Falmouth School of Art, and won the Blue Peter Award for his work on Geraldine McCaughrean's retelling of 'Pilgrim's Progress.' He is best known for his internationally acclaimed picture book illustrations, specifically for his cover artwork for the final three Harry Potter books.