As a fawn drinks from a stream, the serpent proudly observes something from a tree--Eve is offering the forbidden fruit to Adam! The Fall, and all the other timeless stories of the Old and New Testament spring to life for your children through this colorfully illustrated Bible with clear and simple text. It has also been approved by an editorial board consisting of leaders from the Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish faiths. A Golden classic for 30 years! Recommended for ages 8 to 12. The Golden Children's Bible was chosen for the Memoria Press curriculum because of its slightly simplified, but poetically appealing, King James text, along with its beautiful, accurate, and age-appropriate illustrations. This is important because we believe students should learn to revere the Bible as a sacred book, distinct from modern adventure stories with cartoon heroes. |
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78 of 79 found the following review helpful:
 EXCELLENT FOR CHILDREN AND NEW CHRISTIANSJan 08, 2005
By IleneWM
I received this bible from my mother when I was 8 years old and I loved it. I passed it down to my son. He loved it. We're african american and we were not offended by the racial inaccuracies before we were learning the Word of God. God created all races and loves all races. The pictures are a reference to help children to visualize and get a better understanding of the bible. I am 36 years old now and still love it. This book helped broaden my son's and my biblical knowledge. I've purchased one for my godson, because of all the children's bibles available I still think that this one is the best. The print is an excellent size, so that you don't have to strain your eyes to read it. Best of all, the author doesn't change the wording much so that it reads closely like my KJV bible - not like a story made up from someone's vivid imagination.
57 of 59 found the following review helpful:
Captures children's imaginationJun 07, 1999
This is the only Children's Bible I have seen that uses a style of language worthy to be associated with Holy Scripture. Combine this with outstanding artwork that truly captures the imagination of children and you have an excellent medium to help children grow in their appreciation for God's Church. It will also help Children to become accustomed to the language of great literature at an early age. The reading level is suitable for ages 7 or 8+, but younger children will certainly enjoy having these stories read to them, although the themes in some of these stories are clearly oriented to children of greater maturity. Simply use your discretion when deciding which of the many stories to read to your young children.
88 of 102 found the following review helpful:
 Take the Caucasian drawings with a grain of salt...Jan 15, 2004
By Anna
"jcailte"
A few people have blasted this book for being inaccurate and racist. Granted, it IS visually biased for Northern Europeans. It was first written in the 1960s when multi-culturalism didn't exist. That's why Jesus and other important characters are blonde when of course in reality they couldn't have been. Children of color will have a harder time appreciating this Bible, but the stories really are excellent if they give them a try. If you can explain to your child why the pictures aren't quite right, the rest of this Children's Bible is a wonderful way to introduce the entire Bible to younger readers.
My grandmother explained to me that God appears as we expect Him to appear, and that's why some drawings of Jesus show Him blonde and others show Him dark. That explanation was enough to satisfy me and I loved this Bible when I was a child.
This Bible is so complete that I was able to blow my Pastor's own children away when it came to knowing what was in the Bible. The text is easy to understand for most 7 y/o or older kids and almost every important Bible story is in here.
Don't throw out the baby with the bathwater. The stories in this book are good enough to that you should try to overlook its one major flaw.
27 of 29 found the following review helpful:
Overview Bible chronologically with realistic picturesOct 19, 1998
This children's bible overviews the Holy Bible with dignity and respect so often absent in "cartoonized" children's bibles. There are many quotes, but at the same time, it's written so that not only children, but also adults, will enjoy reading it. Anyone who is unfamiliar with the bible would do well to read this to familiarize themselves with bible stories. It helps the reader to put stories in chronological order. For instance,the story of David begins with his anointing and ends with his death. While one may view the drawings as 'old fashioned', I chose this book originally because of the pictures. They show the people as more 'real people' instead of the familiar cartoon and, otherwise, unreal characters. My children and grandchildren have all enjoyed this bible. And friends and relatives have looked forward to my baby shower gift knowing that they would recieve this particular children's bible.
28 of 31 found the following review helpful:
Give me a break people!Jun 24, 2005
By Michael Barber
I can't believe we've become so PC that we've taken something as simple and endearing as a Children's Bible out of context. This book's critics are missing the point. Children are color-blind, and God sees our hearts - perhaps we can learn something from them both. It's the message that's important, and this version carries it well.
My parents read this Bible to me when I was a child - I'm 38 now. It left a lasting impression on me, and I still remember some of the lesser-known Bible stories thanks to this book. The fact that it has been in publication for over 30 years should give you an idea as to how well written and accurate it is. So times have changed - these Bible stories have not.
If the color of one's skin is more important than the lesson being taught, than by all means do not buy this Children's Bible. If you want well-written stories that your children will understand and keep with them for the rest of their lives, you won't find a better book.
If you think my views naive, please consider Paul's words:
"You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." - Galatians 3:26-29
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