The Catholic Bible in Pictures Msgr. Del Fiorentino. (Imprimatur 1955). Why did yesterday’s Catholic kids know the Bible so much better than today’s? One of the major reasons is this magnificent Bible picture book. Even back in the fifties, this book was considered ambitious. Today it would be unthinkable for a Catholic publisher to lavish so much time, talent and expense on a book intended primarily (but by no means exclusively) for young people. Some of the contents: *Every significant story in the Bible (both Testaments), told in sequences of three to ten captioned pictures. *An astonishing 1,085 pen-and-ink illustrations in all—not cartoon-like outline drawings, but intelligent, and bursting with historical details. *Captions are concise and summarize the action of each picture in clear language, using direct Biblical quotations wherever possible. *Teens no less than children can enjoy—and learn from—this book, which serves as an excellent primer (or refresher course) in Bible history. *In telling about Jesus, detailed attention is paid not only to his miracles and Passion but to His teachings, including key parables and the Sermon on the Mount. *11 talented artists prepared the illustrations, which were then verified by Bible experts for historical accuracy. (Loved by adults too!) 320 pages, fully illustrated, 6-1/2 x 9-1/2 hardcover. ($29.95) limited time $24.95 |