Celebrating Advent with the Jesse Tree -32 pages

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. helps children understand this season of preparation for the birth of Jesus. In simple and understandable terms, this title links several Old Testament stories plus the story of John the Baptist to the eventual coming of the Messiah. Among the features of this book are: vibrant full-color illustrationsdurable sewn paperback binding Topics and Biblical figures covered in this title include: Preparing for ChristmasThe Jesse TreeGod Creates Adam and EveThe Promise of a SaviorNoah and the FloodAbraham and SarahThe Sons of JacobMoses the LiberatorYour God Will Be My God (Naomi and Ruth)David, the Son of JesseA House for David (The Ark of the Covenant, the Temple, and the City of Jerusalem)Emmanuel (Isaiah's prophecy for the Messiah)Little Town of Bethlehem (Micah's Prophecy)A New Jerusalem (Prophecy during the Exile)John the Baptist