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	Cool Animals in the Bible
	Have you ever thought about how many animals there are in the Bible? Believe it or not, there are lots of them, and they're really cool! There may even be some you have never heard of! Learn about many of the animals listed in Scripture and see pictures of them as well as the biblical references where they are found...

Why don’t church leaders encourage their flocks to not have a too literal interpretation of bible stories?

Why can’t they just say, “Look guys, these are just stories to better illustrate for you the difference between right and wrong and that even though God loves you, he won’t hesitate to kill everyone and everything if you guys piss him off, ok? So don’t piss him off and don’t take these stories literally, ok? Now, who put the ‘buy two donuts, get one free’ voucher in the collection plate?”

Because if they did, They would be voted out by the Church board for preaching their own version of the Gospel. But don't worry, Some Church leaders do teach their members that . God bless ! & Merry CHRISTmas !

A Child's Treasury of Bible Stories $16.95 ' Introducing a new, full color edition of a children's Bible that contains many of the Holy Bible's most important stories. Beautiful, vivid illustrations by award-winning artist Andro Van Gool on high quality enamel paper capture the attention of young readers. The clear, easy-to-read text provides a concise version of each story. Together, these features make A Child's Treasury of Bible Stories a fabulous first Bible stories book, perfect for children ages 6-12.' A Child's Treasury of Bible Stories includes 42 Bible episodes from the Old and New Testaments"from the Creation of the world to the Ascension of Jesus. This delightful collection of stories demonstrates the relationship between God and His people throughout time. In addition, each page gives life to the customs, style of dress, and way of life during Biblical times. Here is the perfect book to help parents teach religious truths and values to their children. Special Highlights: ''"A vibrant full color edition of the most important Bible stories for young readers' '"42 best-loved Biblical espisodes from the Old and New Testaments '"Actual Biblical references appear in each chapter '"Beautifully designed with color illustrations on every page '"An excellent introduction to the Bible and to the teachings of Jesus '

Walking the Bible $24.95 This beautifully shot PBS special offers valuable insights into the roots of the Biblical narrative. Both a heart-racing adventure and an uplifting quest, it presents one man's epic journey "by foot, jeep, rowboat and camel"through the stories of the first five books of the Bible. From crossing the Red Sea to climbing Mt. Sinai, to considering the burning bush, Bruce Feiler's inspiring odyssey will bring you back to the world of the major Biblical characters.

My Golden Children's Bible $9.95 This collection of some of the best-loved Bible stories will provide young children with a gentle introduction to the stories of our faith. This board book treasury is beautifully illustrated throughout in full color and has gold edges, a golden padded cover, and a ribbon marker.

Inside the Bible $17.95 This book is a popular introduction to each of the 73 books of the Bible designed to help the reader grow in the knowledge and love of God's Word. The introduction to each book includes the time frame and author, the theme, a summary of the contents and some comments about the context in which it was written, the theology of the book, an outline, and a prayer taken from the book. Fr. Baker provides quick access to essential information the daily or occasional reader of sacred scripture should find helpful. The book may also be of help to more advanced students who wish to refresh their memory of a particular book of the Bible. By carefully reading Inside the Bible one can have a thumbnail summary of each book of the Bible at his fingertips. "Many Catholics revere the Bible without reading it. They find themselves paralyzed, not knowing where to start reading. Fr. Kenneth Baker comes to the rescue. In brief synopses of the 73 books he guides new readers through the threshold and shows them how they can move forward on their own. Inside the Bible will transform almost-readers into avid readers of the sacred text." "Karl Keating, Author, What Catholics Really Believe Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J. , is the editor of Homiletic and Pastoral Review and author of the 3-volume series Fundamentals of Catholicism . '

The Bible and the Qur'an (Book on CD) $23.95 Read by Chris Knufke 'A Catholic missionary examines differences between the Bible and the Quran.