Publisher Description

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. introduces children to the story of Easter and the glory of Jesus' Resurrection in easily understandable terms. Among the features of this book are:

• vibrant full-color illustrations
• durable sewn paperback binding
• context through explanations of the events that preceded and succeeded Easter

• Jesus Teaches His Apostles
• Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead
• Palm Sunday
• Cleansing the Temple
• The Last Supper
• This Is My Body; This Is My Blood (Jesus consecrates the bread and wine at the Last Supper.)
• The Agony in the Garden
• The Trial
• Jesus Carries the Cross
• Jesus Dies on the Cross
• Easter Sunday
• The Road to Emmaus
• Do You Love Me? (Jesus asks Peter to lead his Church.)
• Ascension Thursday
• Pentecost Sunday
• The Day of the Lord (Sunday Mass)

Author Biography

Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv., has published numerous books and articles, mainly in the area of biblical theology. Under his direction, a board of highly qualified Scripture scholars engaged in producing a fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation of the complete Bible--the New Catholic Bible (NCB), published in fall 2019. His versatility is demonstrated by the fact that he has taught on all educational levels from kindergarten to graduate school. In addition to his scholarly writings, he has produced numerous works for children, including over 30 books in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series of bestselling titles, including those on Prayers, Saints, Sacraments, Church Beliefs and Celebrations, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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