This reference provides children with an informative and accessible means of finding out why the Bible remains so important. The best loved New Testament Bible stories have been carefully chosen, each one lavishly decorated with beautiful illustrations. The stories are all enriched by information panels, providing useful, relevant and interesting insights into the people and events - bringing the stories alive for children.Opening with the birth of Jesus and his early life, the book then goes on to tell of the time Jesus spent in Galilee, mixing biographical details from the Bible with his teachings and parables. Central to the whole of the Christian faith are the events that took place at the end of Jesus' life, and the chapter on The Resurrection follows him from his arrival in Jerusalem, to his glorious Ascension to heaven. The book concludes with The Road to Damascus, which takes a look at the early years in the Church and the progress and legacy of the disciples.