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November 4, 2020This is a version of the Gospel according to Saint Luke for children ages seven and above. This book was originally published in French in 2017. Scriptural quotes are from the “Revised Standard Version of the Bible” – the second Catholic edition. The authors are a team of two members of the laity and two priests and the illustrator Adelin Avril.
There is a table of contents which is followed by a general introduction and then an introduction to the Old and New Testaments. The story of the life of Jesus is told following Saint Luke's order of the Gospel.
A chapter and verses are given and the story is presented to children where they can understand the story presented in that chapter. Some Scripture verses are given which are in italics. Sometimes there are words in bold print which indicates the authors provide an explanation of it in a sidebar. There are other sidebars that explain other topics connected with the story.
Sometimes there are full page illustrations about the topic of the story being presented. Toward the beginning of the book there is a explanation of what the political and religious situation was at that time. A full-page map of Israel/the Holy Land is given. The book concludes with a two-page introduction to what happened after Jesus' ascension which could lead to another book by Saint Luke, the Acts of the Apostles. There is no index or bibliography.
The book is meant for children but can serve as an introduction to the Gospel of Saint Luke for teenagers and adults who want a quick introduction. The illustrations alone help tell the stories too. The illustrations are colorful and inspiring for children. This book is recommended to grandparents, parents and other relatives or friends of children which can serve as a great gift for various occasions or for the advancement of a child's faith.
Br. Benet Exton, O.S.B., St. Gregory's Abbey, Shawnee, is a freelance writer for the Sooner Catholic.
