Features the stories of Bible heroes who fought on God's behalf and villains who fought against him.

This extensive, full-color guide to Bible characters includes fascinating facts and figures about the Bible’s most curious but sometimes relatable people. Including all-new illustrations from graphic artist Sergio Cariello, The Action Bible Heroes and Villains draws in young readers with: Colorful info about the crazy origins, amazing occupations, and strengths and failings of more than 75 Bible characters. Historical background and “Where Is It Now?” guides to ancient and modern-day locations. Diagrams, stories, and fun facts about food, clothing, traditions, individual quirks, and miraculous interventions. From Adam and Eve’s most embarrassing moment to the details of a Roman soldier’s armor to Zechariah’s hometown, the unique insights and dynamic illustrations in this jam-packed guide jump off the pages and into kids’ minds and hearts as they meet people just like them whom God used in His redemptive story.

What transforms a once-average person to hero status? How does one become a villain? We'll explore the famous and infamous characters found in the Bible and dig a little into what the Bible says about them. Villains: Cain, Pharaoh -- King of Egypt, Delilah, Goliath, Jezebel, Nebuchadnezzar, Haman, Herod the Great, Herod Antipas and Herodias, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Abimelech, Lot, The Levite who abandoned his concubine, etc. Heroes: Abraham and Sarah, Moses, Samson, Deborah, David, Elizah, Esther, Mary, Jesus, John the Baptist, Peter, Paul, Shiphrah and Puah, Rahab, Joshua, Widow of Zaraphath, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednigo, Mary, Marth, Tenth Leper, Zacchaeus, The Good Samaritan, Joseph, etc. Part of a series from Museum of the Bible: 99 Astonishing Cities and Civilizations Found in the Bible, 99 Amazing Books and Films Inspired by the Bible, 99 Ancient Secrets and Mysteries of the Bible Explored, 99 Earth-Shattering Events Linked to the Bible, and 99 World-Changing People Influenced by the Bible.

Profiles both heroes and villains from the Bible, and contains motivational Christian lessons and morals.

In 1938, Superman debuted, jumping off the pages of Action Comics #1. In the cultural context of the Great Depression and World War II, the U.S. would see the rise of the superhero not only in comic books but in radio programs, animated cartoons and television shows. Superman forever changed one's concept of the hero and became permanently engrained in both American and worldwide culture. This study explores the Man of Steel's narrative as a fresh perspective on readings of the Bible--his character is reflected in such figures as Moses, Samson and Jesus. The author argues that if we read the Bible it can be said we are reading about Superman.

Dive into the action and adventure of the Bible BibleForce will help you discover biblical heroes in these Bible stories for children written and illustrated in comic-book style. This beautifully illustrated Bible is retold in a visually enticing, fast-paced narrative that is sure to capture the attention of kids and fans of graphic novels. BibleForce follows the events of the Bible in chronological order and shares nearly 200 stories of Scripture in a simple, straightforward retelling. This Bible storybook is even more exciting when paired with the BibleForce app, which is free with purchase of the book, and is available on iTunes and Android. BibleForce is a great book to be read together and is simple enough for young readers to read on their own. Kids will be enthralled in the thrilling drama of the Bible and the detail of the illustrations--they won't be able to put down this exciting book. Jump into the story of God's Word and discover the amazing heroes within its pages.

From its greatest heroes to its darkest villains...the Bible as never seen before! The men and women of the Bible were not perfect, but nor were they ordinary. Faith gave some power. To lead. To save. To destroy evil. Others succumbed to the darkness. But still more was required. An ultimate hero. To fight the ultimate battle. Internationally recognised artists Jeff Anderson (Transformers, award-winning Angouleme Graphic Bible) and Siku (Judge Dredd, Manga Bible) recreate the epic stories of the Bible through their powerful and arresting illustrations.

Features ninety devotions about people in the Bible and their stories of triumph and failure, as well as a section in each devotion that helps readers apply the lessons from each story to their own lives.

The Bible is filled with incredible and interesting characters—from Jesus to Eglon, Gabriel to Legion. The Ultimate Bible Character Guide brings 150 of them to life with comic-book style illustrations and hundreds of facts for kids to explore. Young readers will be captivated to read about both well-known characters of the Bible and some they have yet to discover. They'll learn what characters' names meant, what strengths God gave them, who they considered enemies, and what battles they fought. Which one was possessed by demons? Who wrestled an angel? Who never died? It's all here, the good and the evil, the famous and the infamous. In true encyclopedia form, characters will be arranged alphabetically and indexed so that favorites can be found easily. Contemporaries will be marked as such, and a timeline will help kids understand and place each story. Spreads will include full-length illustrations of each character, list of facts, descriptions, and background info.

Get to know the amazing Heroes that inspired The Bible! The Bible is filled with complex stories. It's easier to understand these stories when you get to know the people in them. Heroes of The Bible fills you in on the most well-known heroes (and some not so heroic people) in The Bible. As part of our 'Made Amazingly Simple' series, we've simplified the complex histories for 28 of your favorite heroes, into enjoyable and easy to understand summaries. Each page is laid out in beautifully designed, single page cheat-sheets, so you can: ‣ Uncover when in time they lived and where ‣ Enjoy learning their origin stories ‣ Master their scriptures and quotes ‣ Discover what made them special ‣ Visualize these heroes with custom illustrations This isn't a substitute for reading The Bible, but it will give you a head start into uncovering what The Bible is trying to teach us.