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The Action Bible God's Redemptive Story — Content Guide for Parents

By Doug MaussDavid C. CookISBN 9780781444996750 pages
The Action Bible God's Redemptive Story

Found in this book

  • ViolenceSupporting
  • Scary contentSupporting
  • ReligionCentralChristian
  • Sexual contentBrief

Not found

  • Race & culture
  • Profanity
  • Climate
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Here's the most complete picture Bible ever! And it features a captivating, up-to-date artwork style--making it the perfect Bible for today's visually focused culture.

The Action Bible presents 215 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easier to follow the Bible's historical flow--and reinforcing the build-up to its thrilling climax. The stories in The Action Bible communicate clearly and forcefully to contemporary readers. This compelling blend of clear writing plus dramatic images offers an appeal that crosses all age boundaries. Brazilian artist Sergio Cariello has created attention-holding illustrations marked by rich coloring, dramatic shading and lighting, bold and energetic designs, and emotionally charged figures. Let this epic rendition draw you into all the excitement of the world's most awesome story.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Action Bible God's Redemptive Story appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The retelling has a strong focus on battles and heroics, with some violence shown, such as Ahithophel hanging himself and the crucifixion, though gore is described as softened. Many illustrations are described as graphic, such as the plague of boils, Job, leprosy and the crucifixion, and Revelation shows Satan as a red six-headed dragon.

  • Does The Action Bible God's Redemptive Story have violence?

    Found (Supporting): The retelling has a strong focus on battles and heroics, with some violence shown, such as Ahithophel hanging himself and the crucifixion, though gore is described as softened.

  • Does The Action Bible God's Redemptive Story have scary content?

    Found (Supporting): Many illustrations are described as graphic, such as the plague of boils, Job, leprosy and the crucifixion, and Revelation shows Satan as a red six-headed dragon.

  • Does The Action Bible God's Redemptive Story have religion?

    Found (Central, Christian): This is a comic-style Christian Bible storybook that retells Old and New Testament stories, including Jesus' life and the early church.

  • Does The Action Bible God's Redemptive Story have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Action Bible God's Redemptive Story have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Action Bible God's Redemptive Story have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Action Bible God's Redemptive Story have sexual content?

    Found (Brief): Most sexual content is left out or softened, but the original edition has the men of Sodom say they want to "have our way with" Lot's angel guests, and one picture shows the dancer Salome with her navel bare.

  • Does The Action Bible God's Redemptive Story have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Action Bible God's Redemptive Story have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.