Bible History: Of the Old and New Testaments

by Ignatius Schuster D.D., H.J. Heck (Editor), Philip Schumacher (Translator)

Sixth through eighth grades. Paperbound edition of a famous Bible History used in Catholic schools for years. Covers the most famous events narrated in the Bible. 80 beautiful drawings of biblical events. New full color cover! Impr. 394 pgs 80 Illus, PB

Genres: Religion, History

404 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1974

Reviews

[Josiah Richardson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and short summaries of portions of scripture with a Q and A after each summary. Good for intro to Bible studies for new believers or young children.

[Appu · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book covers stories from both the Old and New Testaments, including those often overlooked. It serves as a good companion for reading the entire Bible and enhances biblical literacy. Originally intended for Catholic catechism classes, it includes questions to aid understanding after each chapter and interprets stories through Catholic doctrines. It may not be suitable for children due to its advanced treatment. I read an Indian edition published by St. Paul's Press.