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Action Bible
The Action Study Bible ESV
See God in action in this illustrated study Bible for kids and teens!
What do you get when you combine the trusted English Standard Version with illustrations from Marvel comic artist Sergio Cariello? An amazing study Bible that brings God's Word to life for kids and teens! Study tools include:
Ancient Archives — Discover the cultural history of ancient times – what were weapons, food, clothes, houses, celebrations and traditions like?
Experience the Drama — Comic artist Sergio Cariello’s dramatic illustrations capture your imagination and transport you to another time
What About This? — Gain insights to tough questions about faith
Unlock It! — Learn who did what, when, and where … and why it matters
Guess It! —You get five clues to guess the person, place, or thing in this built-in Bible trivia game
Activate — Reflect on Bible themes and see them applied to your life
Book introductions — Get the big picture of each book in the Bible
Plus maps, a dictionary, and more!
Within these pages you’ll read amazing true stories and see God’s Word come to life in incredible detail. You’ll explore ancient worlds in new and exciting ways and meet fascinating kings and queens, heroic warriors, faithful prophets, and daring revolutionaries. But that's not all: you will see God in action in your own life!
What do you get when you combine the trusted English Standard Version with illustrations from Marvel comic artist Sergio Cariello? An amazing study Bible that brings God's Word to life for kids and teens! Study tools include:
Ancient Archives — Discover the cultural history of ancient times – what were weapons, food, clothes, houses, celebrations and traditions like?
Experience the Drama — Comic artist Sergio Cariello’s dramatic illustrations capture your imagination and transport you to another time
What About This? — Gain insights to tough questions about faith
Unlock It! — Learn who did what, when, and where … and why it matters
Guess It! —You get five clues to guess the person, place, or thing in this built-in Bible trivia game
Activate — Reflect on Bible themes and see them applied to your life
Book introductions — Get the big picture of each book in the Bible
Plus maps, a dictionary, and more!
Within these pages you’ll read amazing true stories and see God’s Word come to life in incredible detail. You’ll explore ancient worlds in new and exciting ways and meet fascinating kings and queens, heroic warriors, faithful prophets, and daring revolutionaries. But that's not all: you will see God in action in your own life!
1248 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 2015
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Books whose authorship is merely uncertain should be attributed to Unknown.
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June 27, 2015
When looking for a Bible for your children, there's always a lot to consider. I always want a good translation that is both true to the original language as well as easy to understand. I look for a study Bible that gives insights, things to think about, culture, context, and encourages my children to contemplate and ask questions.
As far as translations, you can certainly Google search for differences, but there are a few helpful links at the end of my review to find out which version tickles your fancy.
This Bible has some pretty cool things on each page that will catch the attention of children and helps them get the most out of their study Bible. I'm gonna take a stab and say this is good for 4th or 5th grade on up. Here are a few examples of the types of things you'll see on each page:
Overall, this seems to be an engaging study Bible.
The Mardel Translation Guide is about two pages in length with a chart that goes into each translation's philosophy, target audience, and what makes each one distinctive.
This link goes into when it was translated, who the translators were, the philosophy of the translation, and which texts and manuscripts they translated from.
This link is a short description of what it means to be a word-for-word translation, meaning-for-meaning translation, or a paraphrase.
Thank you Netgalley and David C Cook Publishing for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
As far as translations, you can certainly Google search for differences, but there are a few helpful links at the end of my review to find out which version tickles your fancy.
This Bible has some pretty cool things on each page that will catch the attention of children and helps them get the most out of their study Bible. I'm gonna take a stab and say this is good for 4th or 5th grade on up. Here are a few examples of the types of things you'll see on each page:
Overall, this seems to be an engaging study Bible.
The Mardel Translation Guide is about two pages in length with a chart that goes into each translation's philosophy, target audience, and what makes each one distinctive.
This link goes into when it was translated, who the translators were, the philosophy of the translation, and which texts and manuscripts they translated from.
This link is a short description of what it means to be a word-for-word translation, meaning-for-meaning translation, or a paraphrase.
Thank you Netgalley and David C Cook Publishing for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
May 19, 2015
'The Action Bible Study Bible ESV' combines the great Action Bible art by Sergio Cariello with a pretty decent study Bible for younger readers.
This includes the entire text of the ESV Bible. Each of the 66 books includes an introduction. Within the text are study boxes including verses to memorize, ancient and interesting items from the Bible (like the ark of the covenant, or the Shema), sections that ask and answer tough questions that come up during the reading. There are devotional sections and illustrations by Sergio Cariello. There are marks in the margins showing what sections have been illustrated in the Action Bible. Also included are 40 full-color pages in 4 page sections with kind of an abbreviated look at the Action Bible.
The study content is solid. The addition of the Action Bible illustrated pages is good. The entire story of the Bible is told in those pages, but abbreviated. It feels a bit abbreviated, but the illustration work by Sergio Cariello is solid. I really liked the Bible book intros. They include an overview, some key people to look for, and a cool key word collage. It's a pretty great package, and I'd recommend it for a younger reader needing a study Bible.
I received a review copy of this ebook from David C. Cook and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
This includes the entire text of the ESV Bible. Each of the 66 books includes an introduction. Within the text are study boxes including verses to memorize, ancient and interesting items from the Bible (like the ark of the covenant, or the Shema), sections that ask and answer tough questions that come up during the reading. There are devotional sections and illustrations by Sergio Cariello. There are marks in the margins showing what sections have been illustrated in the Action Bible. Also included are 40 full-color pages in 4 page sections with kind of an abbreviated look at the Action Bible.
The study content is solid. The addition of the Action Bible illustrated pages is good. The entire story of the Bible is told in those pages, but abbreviated. It feels a bit abbreviated, but the illustration work by Sergio Cariello is solid. I really liked the Bible book intros. They include an overview, some key people to look for, and a cool key word collage. It's a pretty great package, and I'd recommend it for a younger reader needing a study Bible.
I received a review copy of this ebook from David C. Cook and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
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July 7, 2015
Selecting a bible for our children or any child is the first step to love a child well. You want to select a bible that will encourage them to read it, walk in the word and know the love of God and His plan for redemption. This bible does all that! Not only for children but for anyone that struggles to get into their bible. Using graphic pictures and context helps a child to connect to God’s plan. Not only knowing that God loves them but his purpose for redemption.
Each book of the bible begins with a summary of what God is doing and who wrote the book. This helps prepare the reader’s heart to receive God’s word. People in Action depict the main players and faith in action with key words that describe what faith in action looks like. Did you Know? Gives a great insight i.e. –the 10 plagues in Exodus targeted different Egyptian Gods. About worship and how Jesus came to fulfill the law.
Ancient Archives bring brings the word into context. Helping the reader understand the culture of the times and what it can mean for us today.
Guess it is a fun way to challenge your knowledge of the word. Asking several questions with the same answer helps bring the word to a different level for one that seeks to God.
What About This? Is a question that we may ask God that can trouble our faith or a question that is a desire to understand God’s ways.
Unlock it takes a verse and goes deeper that unlocks truth that exposes God’s character and attributes.
Remember it is a verse that is key and a great word to memorize.
Activate . From the mundane to the extraordinary, application of scripture as we walk with God, everything matters along with the condition of our hearts it all matter to God.
How do we respond to others? How do we respond to the character of God and His ways?
Using our culture, just as Jesus used parables, we are given insight how God is involved in our everyday! Activate is engaging part of daily bible reading.
I am grateful to David C. Cook Publishing. They have solid Christian books to encourage God’s people to know him in truth and spirit.
A Special Thank you to David C Cook and Netgalley for ARC copy and the opportunity to post an honest review.
Each book of the bible begins with a summary of what God is doing and who wrote the book. This helps prepare the reader’s heart to receive God’s word. People in Action depict the main players and faith in action with key words that describe what faith in action looks like. Did you Know? Gives a great insight i.e. –the 10 plagues in Exodus targeted different Egyptian Gods. About worship and how Jesus came to fulfill the law.
Ancient Archives bring brings the word into context. Helping the reader understand the culture of the times and what it can mean for us today.
Guess it is a fun way to challenge your knowledge of the word. Asking several questions with the same answer helps bring the word to a different level for one that seeks to God.
What About This? Is a question that we may ask God that can trouble our faith or a question that is a desire to understand God’s ways.
Unlock it takes a verse and goes deeper that unlocks truth that exposes God’s character and attributes.
Remember it is a verse that is key and a great word to memorize.
Activate . From the mundane to the extraordinary, application of scripture as we walk with God, everything matters along with the condition of our hearts it all matter to God.
How do we respond to others? How do we respond to the character of God and His ways?
Using our culture, just as Jesus used parables, we are given insight how God is involved in our everyday! Activate is engaging part of daily bible reading.
I am grateful to David C. Cook Publishing. They have solid Christian books to encourage God’s people to know him in truth and spirit.
A Special Thank you to David C Cook and Netgalley for ARC copy and the opportunity to post an honest review.
February 6, 2015
I chose the hardcover version of The Action Bible Study Bible ESV for it’s durability and graphic appeal. The book measures approximately 6"X9" making it the perfect size to fit into a student's backpack. Inside you will find 40 pages of glossy, colorful, comic book style illustrations. The majority of these are at the beginning and end of the text. Between 1 Samuel 4-Matthew 22 there are no color graphics. In that gap and throughout the study bible there are numerous black and white illustrations to complement the scriptures.
I use the English Standard Version (ESV) translation during my own study of God's Word. Being familiar and comfortable with this translation of the bible, I believe it is a good choice for young readers. The ESV utilizes a “word-for-word” translation while maintaining readability with modern grammar and syntax.
Clearly this bible targets a pre-teen and teenage audience. In The Action Bible Study Bible I hoped to see study notes on each page geared toward helping students in the middle grades understand and apply what they were reading. In place of study notes the publisher has included: “Unlock It” blocks which delve into “who did what, when and where...and why it matters.” Additionally, there are small trivia boxes under the heading “Guess It” which ask a question and provide the scripture address to find the answer. Finally, there are 53 “What About This?” boxes featuring common questions about our faith (i.e. Why do we pray?, What is heaven like?, Who wrote the bible?, and “What is sin?”).
For the first time ever I have a mixed review for a title. I enjoy learning from the ESV translation and the illustrations in this bible are top-notch! As a regular pre-teen+ bible with good feature elements (listed above) and accompanied by a few maps, an index, and a bible dictionary, I give this bible a very good - 4/5 star rating. For my particular search of a study bible with age and maturity appropriate study notes I award The Action Bible Study Bible ESV a good rating - 3/5 stars.
I use the English Standard Version (ESV) translation during my own study of God's Word. Being familiar and comfortable with this translation of the bible, I believe it is a good choice for young readers. The ESV utilizes a “word-for-word” translation while maintaining readability with modern grammar and syntax.
Clearly this bible targets a pre-teen and teenage audience. In The Action Bible Study Bible I hoped to see study notes on each page geared toward helping students in the middle grades understand and apply what they were reading. In place of study notes the publisher has included: “Unlock It” blocks which delve into “who did what, when and where...and why it matters.” Additionally, there are small trivia boxes under the heading “Guess It” which ask a question and provide the scripture address to find the answer. Finally, there are 53 “What About This?” boxes featuring common questions about our faith (i.e. Why do we pray?, What is heaven like?, Who wrote the bible?, and “What is sin?”).
For the first time ever I have a mixed review for a title. I enjoy learning from the ESV translation and the illustrations in this bible are top-notch! As a regular pre-teen+ bible with good feature elements (listed above) and accompanied by a few maps, an index, and a bible dictionary, I give this bible a very good - 4/5 star rating. For my particular search of a study bible with age and maturity appropriate study notes I award The Action Bible Study Bible ESV a good rating - 3/5 stars.
June 9, 2015
It seems that the target age for this study Bible is a little younger than I expected (elementary instead of middle school). Given it's target audience, the study Bible actually has some solid content. At first I was disappointed in the study content until I adjusted my thinking for a younger audience. With the proper perspective I was pleased with what I saw.
As a general rule, I don't like study Bibles - the Bible is the best authority on itself and I always get nervous about other people putting their opinions in a Bible right next to the text. I don't like people getting the idea that what those extras are carry the same weight as the Scripture itself. That being said, study Bibles can be useful, and ones for children can have life-long impact.
I love the ESV and am glad to see a study Bible using it's text as its basis instead of the standard NIV.
This study Bible contains notes about the past "ancient archives" and little blips that try to connect the Bible in a meaningful way to the life of the child reading the Scriptures. There are also well illustrated, full page comic sections that, when put together, tell an abridged version of the Bible. My caution with this part is that some of the abridgments aren't precise in depiction so these should definitely be used supplementally, and not in place of the actual text.
Overall, though, this looks like a good choice for parents seeking a study Bible for their elementary aged child.
I received a complimentary copy of this in ebook format in exchange for my honest opinion.
As a general rule, I don't like study Bibles - the Bible is the best authority on itself and I always get nervous about other people putting their opinions in a Bible right next to the text. I don't like people getting the idea that what those extras are carry the same weight as the Scripture itself. That being said, study Bibles can be useful, and ones for children can have life-long impact.
I love the ESV and am glad to see a study Bible using it's text as its basis instead of the standard NIV.
This study Bible contains notes about the past "ancient archives" and little blips that try to connect the Bible in a meaningful way to the life of the child reading the Scriptures. There are also well illustrated, full page comic sections that, when put together, tell an abridged version of the Bible. My caution with this part is that some of the abridgments aren't precise in depiction so these should definitely be used supplementally, and not in place of the actual text.
Overall, though, this looks like a good choice for parents seeking a study Bible for their elementary aged child.
I received a complimentary copy of this in ebook format in exchange for my honest opinion.
October 14, 2015
Solve the mysteries... Unlock the action... explore history... find out what, why, how, and when things happened. Enjoy seeing the Bible and its stories again in a new and mystery solving way. Children and adults will love diving into the Action Bible with its easy to understand version, the English Standard Version.
My kids and I really enjoyed exploring this Bible. Illustrations in Black and White can be colored (if you chose and order the paper version) and the Explore, Unlock, and Guess It articles made old stories they had heard over and over were given new life. My son loved trying to find answers and wanted to continue reading after normally wanting to do something else. The ESV is perfect for the younger generation as well as those who need something that isn't bogged down with thy, thou, and thee. A great new Bible for the kid in you...
My kids and I really enjoyed exploring this Bible. Illustrations in Black and White can be colored (if you chose and order the paper version) and the Explore, Unlock, and Guess It articles made old stories they had heard over and over were given new life. My son loved trying to find answers and wanted to continue reading after normally wanting to do something else. The ESV is perfect for the younger generation as well as those who need something that isn't bogged down with thy, thou, and thee. A great new Bible for the kid in you...
September 7, 2015
ARC supplied by publisher via NetGally
Good addition to the 200s for a school library.
Good addition to the 200s for a school library.
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