My First Story of Easter

by Tim Dowley, Roger Langton (Illustrator)

Overview

Looking for a traditional rendition of Easter story to read to that darling 4 to 7-year old in you life? Tim Dowley's My First Story of Easter retells the biblical account in simple terms, complete with bright, cheery illustrations that are sure to put a smile on the face of the reader. This Easter, give the children in your life the best gift of all--a story that explains the reason for celebration!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781575679570
Publisher:	Moody Publishers
Publication date:	02/01/2005
Series:	My First Story Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

TIM DOWLEY, a native of London, holds a bachelor's degree in history and a doctorate in church history, both from the University of Manchester, England. He has written a number of children's stories and books on biblical subjects and the history of Christianity, as well as works on music and literature. A few of his latest books include Bible Atlas, A Public Faith: From Constantine to the Medieval World AD 312-600, My First Story of Christmas, and Bedtime Book of Bible Stories. Tim has traveled extensively, particularly in Israel, Turkey and other biblical lands. He lives in Clapham, South London, with his wife and family.

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My First Story of Easter

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By Tim Dowely, Roger Langton

Moody Publishers

Copyright © 2004 LionHudson plc/Tim Dowley & Peter Wyart trading as Three's Company
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-57567-957-0

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CHAPTER 1

Jesus of Nazareth was the friend of many. He told great stories. He healed sick people and did wonderful miracles.

There was an important festival in Jerusalem. Jesus went with twelve special friends, his disciples.

Jesus borrowed a donkey and rode into Jerusalem. The crowds became very excited. They shouted and waved palm-tree branches.

But some of the priests hated Jesus and plotted to kill him.

On the day of the festival, Jesus ate a special supper with his disciples in an upstairs room.

Jesus broke bread and gave it to his disciples. But one disciple, Judas, was plotting against him.

He crept out.

After supper, Jesus took his disciples to a garden outside the city. 'Stay here and pray,' he told them.

Jesus prayed too. Then a crowd of Jesus' enemies appeared, led by Judas.

The soldiers took Jesus away.

They stood Jesus before the Roman ruler, Pilate.

(Continues...)

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