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Peter the Apostle - by Mario Dematteo (Hardcover)

Peter the Apostle - by  Mario Dematteo (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Learn about a true Bible hero like never before. Peter was an ordinary fisherman until his whole world was flipped upside down by one man. For centuries, the prophets foretold the coming of an all-powerful king and holy Messiah of Israel who would free them from the clutches of the evil Roman Empire, restoring peace to God's chosen people. Little did Peter know, the Messiah of prophecy was real, his name was Jesus, and he chose Peter to be a leader in his revolution. Experience a biblical account of bravery, adventure, miracles, faith, and salvation as you discover Peter the Apostle in this new futuristic graphic story Bible. <p/> Looking for new ways to inspire your children to read the Bible? Use a visual language they love and understand: Graphic Novels. <p/> Graphic Story Bibles in this series... <br> - are Biblically based <br> - used Scripture references <br> - are a great ministry tool <br> - are helpful for literacy <br> - are in full-color comic book format <br> - have awesome, relatable characters <br> - are action-packed, and <br> - are hard to put down!<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"I absolutely love the Graphic Story Bible series and so does my daughter! We have both been profoundly impacted by these resources: the messages, design and beautiful artwork have made these stories came alive for us. We have loved strengthening our faith through these graphic novels. They are well written, beautifully illustrated, biblical and encouraging!" <br><b>- Erin Weidemann</b>, founder of Truth Becomes Her and author of the best-selling Bible Belles series<br><br>"The Graphic Story Bible series captures the drama and truth of the Bible in a visually stunning way. This series will surely attract countless children to the Good News of Jesus Christ." <br><b>- Dr. Brian Simmons</b>, The Passion Translation Project<br><br>"The Graphic Story Bible series is a brilliant rendition of action-packed drama and real-life Bible lessons, which are beautifully and accurately illustrated. Children and adults alike will deeply appreciate the creative talents of the Graphic Story Bible team as the New Testament comes to life. " <br><b>- Brenda Crouch</b>, author, speaker, TV host<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>MARIO DEMATTEO is a storyteller, a comic book creator, a poet, and an urban farmer. In 2014, Mario's whole life was flipped upside down when he incurred a permanent spinal cord injury, confining him to a wheelchair. Through the grace of God, perseverance, an amazing family and friends, and a whole lot of prayer, Mario found a calling in comic books and graphic novels as a powerful way to spread literacy and the Gospel of Jesus. You can visit Mario at mariodematteoart.com. <p/> BEN AVERY is a children's pastor by day and a comic book writer by night. A believer in the need for positive, all-ages entertainment, Ben Avery has written over thirty graphic novels for children. Ben lives in Mishawaka, Indiana, with his wife and five children. <p/> MARK HARMON is a professional illustrator for children's books, comics, comics for kids, and anything in between. He currently lives in the small town of Mountain View, Wyoming, with his wife and three kids. Mark's professional career started at the age of ten when he won a coloring contest. He's been drawing ever since. <p/>

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