Many parents are wondering
how to teach their kids about the Bible. Is it possible one comic
book to help kids to better understand the Biblical world and
theology? The following text will give you a short review about one
comic book that is widely accepted from the Christian believers all
around the world. Presenting The Action Bible, the most
interesting Bible story explained in pictures. It is a perfect Bible
edition for the modern visually focused society.
So what exactly is The
Action Bible? It is basically an
illustration of the well-known Bible stories with a purpose to
explain the story of redemption in a simple and visually
interesting way. The Action Bible is not developed with an intention
to replace the standard reading of the Bible, but to trigger the
younger population and to teach them about the Bible and the word of
God. The Action Bible includes 146 stories of the Old Testament
illustrated on 519 pages, and 66 stories from the New Testament which
are illustrated on 221 pages. There is also a special set between the
Testaments which helps the readers to bridge the cultural and time
gap. Every chapter and story is completely the same like in the
standard narrative portions of the Bible.
The author of The Action Bible, the
Brazilian artist Sergio
Cariello who has worked for both Marvel and DC Comics, has
created amazing comic illustrations marked by dramatic lighting and
shading, rich colors, energetic and bold designs, and
emotionally designed figures. Cariello finished the Kubert school for
art and design, and his style fits completely the Marvel/DC Comics
style from the 90s. This is surely the most recognizable comic style
for most. Simply by looking at the cover of The Action Bible, you can
see that the art style is bold, big, clear and amazingly realistic.
This gives the characters in the stories a sense of familiarity and
humanity. Cariello isn't trying to turn the Bible into a superhero
comic book, but to present its stories and characters in a more
interesting way.
When it comes to the writing style, it
is contemporary and suited well for teens and older readers. In
overall, all stories in The Action Bible are completely faithful to
the original Biblical texts, but with some dose of
recontextualization and combination. This amazing graphic novel
narrates and illustrates the whole Bible story, and the details are
incredibly accurate. The overall flow of The Action Bible is
Christ-centered. Said in other words, the Biblical theology of The
Action Bible is excellent.
The majority of the Christian
population, especially the preteen generation, will find The Action
Bible easy and enjoyable to read. Reading Biblical stories in a way
of how it might have looked can be a powerful imaginative tool. As a
conclusion, The Action Bible is one excellent illustrated book, a
lively and faithful book about the word of God. People of all ages
will easily read this book which will help them to develop a deep
appreciation for our God and his son Jesus Christ.
