Bible stories popular people and events from scripture. Includes major stories of the old and new testaments, written in language children can understand. The bottom line figure is that there are passages of the bible available in 3,223 different languages. My book of bible stories read online or download free. This book is published in 93 lan guages and total books printed of all editions. They made their own translation to support their doctrines. Thus at least some portions of the bible have been translated into 3,384 languages. The publication fits in well with a philippines department of education directive to use a childs mother tongue for instruction in elementary schools. This proven, complete churchwide experience covers the entire bible, from genesis to revelation, and includes comprehensive adult, student, childrens, and preschool materials in the accurate, readable, and clear niv. Story 1 god begins to make things story 2 a beautiful garden story 3 the first man and woman story 4 why they lost their home story 5 a hard life begins. Music quotes lyrics beyonce truths 46 new ideas inspirational quotes for. The stories are grouped in eight parts in alleged chronological order.
It was published in 1973 and is updated regularly, including in 1978, 1984, and 2011. The organizations international writing, artwork, translation, and printery workforce are all baptized jehovahs witnesses. After reading this post i am confident you will be able to choose an excellent bible translation that is perfect so you can start reading and understanding gods word. My book of bible stories by watchtower bible and tract society 1978 0503 hardcover january 1, 1978 by watchtower bible and tract society author 4. The watch tower bible and tract society produces religious literature primarily for use by jehovahs witnesses. While some of my playmates were reading stories about the little mermaid, cinderella, peter pan, and other fairy tales, i was reading stories about abraham, moses, noah, jonah and other bible characters who faithfully served the only true god. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses.
The stories give you a history of the world from when god began to create until right up to our present day. Nimrod and his men build the tower of babel bible story. List of literary works by number of translations wikipedia. Watch tower bible and tract society of pennsylvania. My book of bible stories by watch tower bible and tract. My book of bible stories by watchtower bible and tract society. My book of bible stories, 1978 edition, first printing watchtower. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible, an example of apocalyptic literature that predicts a final celestial war through prophecy. My book of bible stories by watchtower bible and tract society 1978 0503 watchtower bible and tract society on. The new world translation of the holy scriptures nwt is a translation of the bible published. They are accurate, easy to understand, and beautifully illustrated. My book of bible stories 1978, paperback for sale online.
This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. Take a look at one bible verse in each of these versions. My book of bible stories watchtower online library. In 1978, the watch tower society began producing recordings of the new world. A catholic bible is a christian bible that includes the whole 73 book canon recognized by the catholic church, including the deuterocanonical books the term deuterocanonical is used by some scholars to denote the books and parts of books of the old testament which are in the greek septuagint collection but not in the hebrew masoretic text collection. My bible story, first edition abebooks shop for books. Throughout this post i provide a bible translation comparison of the top 10 most accurate bible translations so you can compare them all and make the best choice for you. There are large illustrations throughout the book depicting the scenes of various bible stories. Ogden of the orthological institute, is a simple form of the english language which, with about 1,000 words, is able to give the sense. Also, receive the new world translation of the holy scriptures, a bible in rnodern. Since 2001, the literature produced by the watch tower society is said to have been published by jehovahs witnesses. All pictures are mainly from the 1982 edition, with. Bible versions the form in which the bible is given here is not simply another example of the bible story put into presentday english.
The pangasinan translation of my book of bible stories, which was released in 2012, is helping schoolchildren in the philippines who speak that language. First edition printing of my book of bible stories by watchtower bible and tract. The bible has been translated into many languages from the biblical languages of hebrew, aramaic and greek. This bible story features abraham and sarah, two prominent characters from the old testament. The people wanted honor for themselves, not for god. Spirit gideon gods book about the bible good samaritan. Lets build a city and a tower so high that its top will reach into the heavens.
Glossy green spine with title in inside two red spots with letters in polished gold, hard cover b00k. My book of bible stories, 1978 edition, first printing. My book of bible stories, first published in 1978 by the watch tower society is a collection of 116 biblebased stories. Description vivid, expressive illustrations accompany these thoughtful retellings of stories from the bible, including god makes the world and david and goliath from the old testament and the baby in the manger and jesus rides to jerusalem from the new testament. The book of enoch 3 introduction i have based this book on michael a. Whoever wants a book of these or a bible, or any other book based on the bible, such as the greatest man of all time who tells the life and deeds of jesus the son of god, can seek a jehovahs witness and ask him, they give it completely for free, only if you wish.
See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Knibbs scholarly translation of the ethiopian manuscripts, the ethiopic book of enoch, oxford university press, which i believe to be the best translation currently available. First edition printing of my book of bible stories by watchtower bible and tract society jehovahs witnesses. Abraham and sarah provide an inspirational tale of how trusting in god will lead to favor in life. They even tell about what god promises to do in the future. To ask other readers questions about my book of bible stories, please sign up. The book is divided into eight parts and claims to tell 116 bible stories for children. The 116 illustrated stories are revised from the original yellow bible story book. This title is a great christian gift that is spiritual, educational, and cultural. This month, wycliffe bible translators released the latest scripture access statistics which tell a truly amazing story. List of watch tower society publications wikipedia. Beautiful collection of bible stories illustrated and designed for young adults. Enjoy the first ever tagalog childrens bible stories from our unique collection. New world translation of the holy scriptures wikipedia.
New world translation of the holy scriptures nwt, a translation of the bible published in whole or part in over languages. Their story can be found in the book of genesis and serves an important role in the later stories of the bible. In 1993 gordon fee in his book, how to read the bible for all its worth, refers to the new world. Yellow boards with red lettering and accents at cover. International childrens bible icb version information. Special thanks to zondervan and biblica for permission to use the niv, tniv and the nirv. My book of bible stories watch tower bible and tract society of pennsylvania this is a book of true stories. My book of bible stories by watchtower bible and tract society 1978 0503 9780504025983 by watchtower bible and tract society and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. God wanted the people to move out and live all over the earth. The stories give you a history of the world from when god began to. Approximate dimensions are 7 14 inches w by 9 14 inches h.
Authorship is ascribed to john, but little else is. The latin vulgate translation was dominant in western christianity through the middle ages. English bible translations also have a rich and varied history of more than a millennium. Pthe most powerful speech that broke the internet duration.
The book will impact the hearts and lives of people worldwide through the authoritative yet easytoread new living translation that brings the good news alive to readers of all ages. I first heard about the book of enoch a few years ago, while i was. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. New world translation of the holy scriptures study edition 2015, revised. Popular bible translations a comparison and origin of popular bible translations. The stories give you a history of the world from when. This is the bible translation primarily used by jehovahs witnesses. From the more popular selected bible stories to the brightly colored illustrations and the tagalog translations, there is surely much to gain from your childs reading experience. Designed for someone who is new to the bible or for an unbeliever, the book. The extraordinary story of bible translation around the. My book of bible stories by watchtower bible and tract society 1978 0503.
The book, a contemporary, easytounderstand bible is available in the fastest growing bible translation, the new living translation. This book gives you an idea of what the bible i all s about. The niv bible was first published in 1973, with revisions published in 1978 and 1983. The watch tower bible and tract society produces religious literature primarily for use by. This includes 636 languages which have a complete bible.
True stories taken from the worlds greatest book, the bible, provide a history of the world from creation onward. Compare the text and learn about the origin of the translation. As of october 2019 the full bible has been translated into 698 languages, the new testament has been translated into an additional 1,548 languages and bible portions or stories into 1,8 other languages. They are taken from the worlds greatest book, the bible. My book of bible stories by watchtower bible and tract. You can browse the niv bible verses by using the chapters listed below, or use our free bible search feature at the top of this page.
The genesis story of creation is understandable and fascinating even to young children. Community bible experience biblica community bible. The community bible experience, created by biblica, will reignite your entire churchs passion for the scriptures and help them develop a lifelong habit of bible reading. This book gives you an idea of what the bible is all about. Keynote faithful rendering of 37 of the best known stories from the old and new testament. My book of bible stories by watch tower bible and tract society.
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