The Light of the World: The Life of Jesus for Children
by Katherine Paterson
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Author: Katherine PatersonEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01-01
ISBN: 0545011728
Number of pages: 48
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
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Summary: 5 Stars
This is a lovely book with very spare writing and stunning illustrations. My one regret, since this is a book for children, is that Jesus' visit to the temple at Passover of his twelfth year as told in Luke is omitted. While some paintings depict Jesus as the teacher rather than the student in this incident, the text clearly indicates that Jesus was asking questions and responding to the teachers with his understanding of what he had probably studied in preparation for his bar mitzvah. This image of Jesus as a boy wanting to know and understand matters of religion and faith could have been a very powerful teaching moment as chidren do have questions and have the capacity to engage in these wonderings earlier than we adults sometimes give them credit for. Otherwise a wonderful book that I believe would appeal to a wide range of Christian denominations. I also appreciate the ethnic sensibility of the illustrations and the image of the Light.
Summary of The Light of the World: The Life of Jesus for Children
Two-time Newbery Award-winning author Katherine Paterson tells the story of Jesus's life with extraordinary clarity and grace, accompanied by paintings as human and reverent as the text.
"When the people looked at all the sadness and evil in the world, they had trouble believing that God was in charge. 'God's kingdom,' said Jesus, 'is as tiny as the smallest of seeds, but when it is planted it grows into such a huge tree that the birds make their nests in its branches.'"
Newbery Medalist & minister's wife Katherine Paterson retells the life of Jesus in simple, beautiful language for all ages, making the story new again through her trademark generosity and compassion. Iconic images from Jesus's life light the text with the same warmth and directness. A perfect gift book!
"When the people looked at all the sadness and evil in the world, they had trouble believing that God was in charge. 'God's kingdom,' said Jesus, 'is as tiny as the smallest of seeds, but when it is planted it grows into such a huge tree that the birds make their nests in its branches.'"
Newbery Medalist & minister's wife Katherine Paterson retells the life of Jesus in simple, beautiful language for all ages, making the story new again through her trademark generosity and compassion. Iconic images from Jesus's life light the text with the same warmth and directness. A perfect gift book!
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