Stories that Jesus told : the parables retold for children /
by Patricia St John ; [illustrated by Tony Morris]
- 56 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm.
Originally published: London : Candle Books, 1994.
Busy farmer -- Discontented son -- Missing sheep -- Selfish farmers -- Unforgiving servant -- Good neighbor -- Worried disciples -- Two builders -- Grumbling workers -- Lazy servant - - Foolish rich man -- Hungry traveller -- Proud Pharisee -- Ten girls -- Generous king -- Sneaky enemy -- Surprised friends -- Rich beggar.
Patricia St John retells simply and clearly many of Jesus' parables. Superbly illustrated by award-winning artist Tony Morris, this book includes all the favourite parables of Jesus - the Good Samaritan, the Lost Sheep, the Prodigal Son and the Sower - as well as many others told less often. Each story includes a careful explanation of its meaning, as explained by Jesus.--Back cover.
0959785272 (hardcover)
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