The Lion encyclopedia of Jesus - Lois Rock

This illustrated reference book presents the story of Jesus in its setting to help learners discover the man of history and of faith and his importance in the world today. Episodes from Jesus' life are told through extracts and adaptations from the gospels, selected and arranged to present his birth and boyhood, his ministry, teachings, parables, miracles, friends, enemies, the events leading up to his death and the impact of the resurrection. These are all linked to information about where the events took place, the historical background and how the gospels came to be written. The feature-length articles are accompanied by a range of illustrations, maps, photos and diagrams to produce a clear and engaging visual layout, resulting in a refreshing, appealing and accessible one-stop guide to learning about Jesus.