The Just Love Story Bible - by Jacqui Lewis & Shannon Daley-Harris (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

A groundbreaking, justice-oriented storybook Bible for children and families.

In a bold and inspiring new storybook Bible for children, Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis and Rev. Dr. Shannon Daley-Harris join a long line of sacred storytellers and question-askers. For thousands of years, people have told stories, sung songs, asked hard questions, and shared experiences to learn about God and how to live as God's people. The big message of the Bible is that God loves us and created us to love God and each other, to do justice, and to love kindness.

The Just Love Story Bible invites you into this big story. This isn't a book of answers but an invitation to ask important questions. People have always wondered about the great mysteries and, most importantly, the great questions of life. What are the best, most loving, and fairest ways to live with each other? Can we believe in something huge and mysterious and invisible like God and still have questions, doubts, and disagreements? What does it look like to be a follower of Jesus?

Through retellings of thoughtfully selected Bible stories, The Just Love Story Bible presents a way to hear how others have also had questions about God, and the answers they discovered; to have your own ideas and ponder your own experiences; and to keep on wondering.

The Just Love Story Bible includes:

Fifty-two Bible stories: Twenty-six from the Old Testament and twenty-six from the New Testament.

Bold, striking illustrations created by Cheryl "Ras" Thuesday, depicting gorgeous scenes and biblical characters in various shades of brown.

Cultural, religious, and historical context to help kids learn about the experiences of people in ancient times.

Exploration of genre and biblical storytelling styles in words kids can understand.

Review Quotes

"Each of the stories shows children how to live in community with one another, to work for justice, to care for the Earth and other people, and to love God. It invites them to ask questions about why they are here, what they believe, and who they are. They demonstrate a faith that I am proud and excited to pass on to my children." --Emily Sanna, US Catholic

"This book does a great job of emphasizing that God's love is for everyone." --Kirkus Reviews

"Cheryl Thuesday's vibrant illustrations depict Middle Eastern characters who are earnest rather than cartoonish, making this an ideal choice for children who have outgrown 'baby's first Bible.'" --The Presbyterian Outlook

"We get asked all the time for children's Bible recommendations, whether it's from folks who are progressive and still Christian, or from non-religious people who have kids curious about the Bible story, and NOW FINALLY WE HAVE A FANTASTIC CHOICE. The Just Love Story Bible is an incredible compilation of Bible stories that focus on love, justice, revolution, and relationships. ... I'm thrilled it exists and can't wait to gift it to children and families." --Cindy Wang Brandt, Raising Children Unfundamentalist