God and the Snake-child

by Steve Eggleton

Overview

'The Bible is full of good stories, and hearing them as a child will give you resources that last a lifetime. Steve Eggleton offers a fresh take on well-known stories that are sure to capture the imaginations of young readers for years to come.' Terry Waite

The childhood of Nicodemus, known to everyone as Neeko, was shaped by his strict upbringing as a Pharisee in Jerusalem. A chance meeting with Josef of Arimathea during the festival of Sukkot was the start of a lasting friendship.

They both grow up to be members of the Sanhedrin Council, but they begin to question the Council's hostility toward a man from Nazareth, Jesus. Are the Council just a nest of poisonous snakes? Neeko secretly meets with Jesus and discovers for himself a life-transforming message. Will Neeko help Josef bury the body of Jesus and risk his reputation to believe in Jesus as God's promised Messiah?

God and the Snake Child is an epic story of life-shaping encounters and personal reflection on the right path to take.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780745997926
Publisher:	SPCK (Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge)
Publication date:	03/17/2023
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.08(w) x 7.80(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Steve Eggleton first books for children were presented in the form of illuminated manuscripts. More recently, he has been writing for older children, re-telling the inspirational stories of God’s heroes of faith. He is the author of God and Noah Save the World, God and John Point the Way, and Brother Egbert's Christmas.
Steve has a passion to share his Christian faith with children and young people.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Snakes in the Classroom
Chapter 2. Sacrifice
Chapter 3. The Pilgrim Feasts
Chapter 4. The Great Feast
Chapter 5. Siloam and Back
Chapter 6. The Last Day of the Feast.
Chapter 7. John Spots a Snakes' Nest
Chapter 8. Jesus from Nazareth
Chapter 9. A Secret Meeting
Chapter 10. Poisonous Snakes
Chapter 11. The Plot to Kill Jesus
Chapter 12. Jesus Arrives in Jerusalem
Chapter 13. The Snake on the Pole
Chapter 14. Neeko and Josef Bury Jesus
Chapter 15. The Wait
Chapter 16. Seismic Happenings
Appendix. Mrs Jakov's Spiced Cakes

Editorial Reviews

‘The Bible is full of good stories, and hearing them as a child will give you resources that last a lifetime. Steve Eggleton offers a fresh take on well-known stories that are sure to capture the imaginations of young readers for years to come.’

Terry Waite

By immersing us afresh in what we may have thought of as familiar Bible stories, Steve Eggleton takes on the most compelling of journeys. And as with all great journeys, the reader is transformed by the experience. I wholeheartedly commend this journey to you.

Mark Griffiths