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The World Jesus Knew: A Curious Kid's Guide to Life in the First Century (Curious Kids' Guides, 1) Hardcover – Picture Book, October 3, 2017

by Marc Olson (Author), Jemima Maybank (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 162 ratings
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Jesus often told stories using everyday objects to help his listeners understand life with God. But for most of us, the deep imagery and meaning behind those objects has been lost to history. This book helps kids discover the world Jesus lived in through maps, charts, graphs, and other infographic elements. They'll learn about the culture Jesus lived in-his Jewish religion, the power of the ruling Roman Empire, the role of fishermen and carpenters and shepherds. It's an invitation to explore the stories of Jesus in their cultural context, bringing new life to familiar biblical events. This beautifully illustrated book will be a family favorite that kids and adults will come back to over and over again

The World Jesus Knew is a Junior Library Guild Selection. Junior Library Guild is a curated subscription service for libraries featuring books recommended by expert librarians for building an excellent collection.

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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 4
    Curious Kids' Guides
  3. Print length
    64 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    4 - 6
  6. Lexile measure
    1010L
  7. Dimensions
    9 x 0.5 x 12 inches
  8. Publisher
    Sparkhouse Family
  9. Publication date
    October 3, 2017
  10. ISBN-10
    1506425003
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1506425009
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The World Jesus Knew: A Curious Kid's Guide to Life in the First Century

The Curious Kids’ Guides present cool and surprising information about history and beliefs in an entertaining, visually engaging way for kids.

The Curious Kid’s Guide to The World Jesus Knew answers questions such as:

- What did Jesus eat?

- What did he wear?

- How did he get places?

- What kind of house did he live in?

The World Jesus Knew explores different aspects of Jesus’ world such as: 

  • The Roman empire
  • Religion and belief
  • Societal structure
  • Natural environment
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Clothing
  • Agriculture

The Jewish people are an ancient and ongoing family who believe they are set apart by God. 

Chariots were weapons of war, but also got used from time to time to transport officials.

Bethsaida, where Jesus spent much of his time, was a big fishing center.

Cover of The World Jesus Knew Cover of The World of the Old Testament Cover of The World of the First Christians Cover of Religion Around the World
The World Jesus Knew: A Curious Kid’s Guide to Life in the First Century The World of the Old Testament: A Curious Kid’s Guide to the Bible’s Stories The World of the First Christians: A Curious Kid’s Guide to the Early Church Religion Around the World: A Curious Kid’s Guide to the World’s Great Faiths
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Explore all of the books in the Curious Kids' Guides Series! The World Jesus Knew helps kids discover the world Jesus lived in through maps, charts, and infographics, bringing the stories from the gospels into their cultural context. The World of the Old Testament presents kids with a world completely different from their own, helping them understand the people who lived during the time of the Old Testament stories. The World of the First Christians explores the early church after the events of the gospels and gives curious kids new insight into the growth of the Christian faith. Religion Around the World explores the world's major faiths, making the traditions, beliefs, practices, and history of each accessible to kids ages 8-12.

Editorial Reviews

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"This is a complete package that will have wide appeal and puts a clear focus on biblical times." --Booklist, starred review

"Aiming to remind young readers that "Jesus was a real person who lived in a real place during a specific time in history," this overview offers general pictures of 1st-century life and society in what Olson calls Palestine, with particular attention paid to the era's Jewish practices and Scriptures." --Kirkus Reviews

"The World Jesus Knew is a beautifully illustrated book that will be a family favorite that kids and adults will come back to over and over again." --Midwest Book Review, Christian Shelf

"Written in a down-to-earth style that kids can connect with, and it also includes fantastic illustrations!" --Play Eat Grow Blog

"Jesus appears throughout this smartly designed book, but it's primarily about his world, one that is depicted in fascinating, crisp detail, with almost every topic one could think of covered here." --Booklist Top 10 Religion and Spirituality Books for Youth Feature

About the Author

Marc Olson is a theologian and a former pastor. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Pacific Lutheran University, and a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary. He was also awarded the Seminary’s International Preaching Fellowship in 2007, which resulted in a year abroad, studying and teaching with his family in Tanzania as well as Israel and Palestine. Marc lives in St Paul, Minnesota with his son, Sigurd, and their Basset Hound, Bruce. He also drives a garbage truck.

As a child, Jem Maybank was inspired to draw the exotic animals as the next best thing to having them. Her style is inspired by the minimal shapes and subtle use of textures seen in mid-century children's books, and she makes sure to include nature in her work. She lives in England.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sparkhouse Family; Illustrated edition (October 3, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1506425003
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1506425009
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1010L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.5 x 12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 162 ratings

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This is a great book for visual learners and children. Helps let them see what the world was like during the saviors life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and beautifully illustrated
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I really love these books. The images are great and the information is so helpful in better understanding the world of the Bible. Great at almost any age.
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Learning in a fun way
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I really like this book. The book contains some really interesting facts told in really entertaining ways with wonderful illustrations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great add to New Testament family studies
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2022
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Lindsey Kearney-Begg
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it.
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So many interesting details about the time period. We love it. My kids are elementary aged.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the Sunday School Class
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I purchased this book, and three others in the series, for the upper elementary class that I teach. It presents information in a way that the children can understand and enjoy. The price was reasonable, packing was secure, and shipping was timely. My wish would be that if multiple copies are purchased for the children there would be a discount.

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Teaching Mom
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Info, However…
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The information in this book is a lot fun for kids and adults, however the author states a few personal opinions, that I found were not biblically based.

However, I was able to use some of the author’s views, which did raise an eyebrow a time or two, as teachable moments. I found that this can be an informative book to help deepen the understanding of life in Jesus’ time. Also, this book contains awesome descriptive illustrations that are vivid and bright, capturing the attention of readers of all ages, which also have spurred on some really great discussions.

That being said, I do recommend this book, but be mindful that you may not find it 100% agreeable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2019
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This book provides a wealth of information about the world Jesus lived in. The context it provides is very helpful in studying the New Testament. The kids have enjoyed learning about common clothing, food, social structure and even how to understand social position by what was worn. Excellent book for everyone in the family.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is so awesome. Love the way its laid out and the ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2018
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This book is so awesome. Love the way its laid out and the art is great. Perfect for teaching my kids - but even for my own study.
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