So much theology is confusing and intimidating. The concepts themselves are given weighty-sounding names, such as incarnation and justification, and the explanations of the concepts sometimes can be more confusing than the names.Captivating, entertaining, and highly informative, Crazy Talk helps readers navigate their way through that complexity and offers a vocabulary that dares (and equips!) its readers to embrace their own faith in a new, well-informed way.The purpose of Crazy Talk, says editor Rolf A. Jacobson, is to render the heart of our Christian theology in a form that is accessible and appealing to everyone. The format of the book is similar to that of a dictionary of theological terms, but with a twist of humor! Each entry includes the name of the theological term, an ironic definition of the term, and a short humorous essay offering a fuller explanation of the term. In making the term understandable, Jacobson concentrates on the big theological issue that is at stake in the term and why it matters.This revised and expanded edition includes new and expanded entries and all new images.

Crazy Talk: A Not-So-Stuffy Dictionary of Theological Terms

Reference

Olson, Marc

Jacobson, Karl N.

Thorvilson, Megan J.

Torgerson, Megan

Wiersma, Hans H.

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Fortress Press

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.

The World Jesus Knew: A Curious Kid's Guide to Life in the First Century (Curious Kids' Guides, 1)

Children's Books

History

Sparkhouse Family

The stories of the Old Testament portray a world completely foreign from our own. Curious kids riveted by these stories are likely to come away with questions. Who were the people who lived in the time and place in which these stories were set? How did they work? What did they eat? What were their families and tribes like? How did they fight? What did they believe about God, kings, enemies, and the world around them? And above all, what does any of it have to do with how we read and understand the books that make up the first half of the Bible? The World of the Old Testament: A Curious Kid's Guide to the Bible's Most Ancient Stories answers these questions and more, with colorful illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, and other infographics that will keep kids' attention for hours, and send them back to the Bible with surprising new insights and understanding.
Curious Kids' Guides present cool and surprising information about Christian history and beliefs in an entertaining, visually engaging way for kids.

The World of the Old Testament: A Curious Kid's Guide to the Bible's Most Ancient Stories (Curious Kids' Guides, 2)

Beaming Books

What was the world like when Jesus was alive? What did he and his followers eat? How did they work? Where did they live? What did they believe about God and the world? And how does all of it affect the way we read and understand the stories of Jesus in the Bible? Curious kids wonder about these questions--and The World Jesus Knewis full of answers. Filled with colorful illustrations, maps, charts, graphs, and fun infographics, it's a book curious kids (and adults!) will pore over for hours on end, jam-packed with information and facts that will surprise and enlighten. Curious Kids' Guides present cool and surprising information about Christian history and beliefs in an entertaining, visually engaging way for kids.

The World Jesus Knew: A Curious Kid's Guide to Life in the First Century (Curious Kids' Guides, 4)

Religions

The life and teachings of Jesus changed the world forever--but what happened after the events of the Gospels? How did Christianity grow from a small group of followers to one of the largest religious movements in human history? How did the first Christians survive in an oppressive Roman Empire? What did the early church believe, and how did they worship? The World of the First Christians: A Curious Kid's Guide to the Early Church answers these questions and more, with colorful illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, and other infographics that will keep kids' attention for hours and give them new insight and understanding into the early growth of the Christian faith.Curious Kids' Guides present cool and surprising information about Christian history and beliefs in an entertaining, visually engaging way for kids.

The World of the First Christians: A Curious Kid's Guide to the Early Church (Curious Kids' Guides, 3)

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That's in the Bible?! 
From talking donkeys to women turning into salt, the Bible is filled with weird and wacky stuff. This big book of lists highlights the strange details and pairs them with cool and quirky illustrations. Flip through a few at a time or sit down and read the whole book: inside, you'll find collections of lesser-known stories, sayings, creatures, and more. (You may even stumble across something you've never heard of!) The Totally True Book of Strange and Surprising Bible Lists invites kids to get curious about the Bible and engage with it in a whole new way. 
 Review 
"This book is a resource you'll want to keep handy and pore over with others. Gorgeous details and refreshing language will help you remember what is wild and holy about God's story. Each list honors an honest and messy faith, declaring God's keen interest and delight in our indignity and in the ordinary." --Rev. Meta Herrick Carlson, author of Ordinary Blessings and Speak It Plain 
"If you want to help kids learn to love the Bible and all its wonderful weirdness, this is the book for you. On page after page, curious kids and caregivers alike will find themselves surprised, amazed, and delighted. Carla Barnhill, Marc Olson, and Kelsey Heaton have created a masterpiece." --Caryn Rivadeneira, author of the Helper Hounds series, Grit and Grace, and Gritty and Graceful 
"This book of biblical lists is downright fun! I love that this is a romp rather than a more rigid kind of biblical exploration--much closer to the kind of adventure the Bible invites us to experience." --Dr. Diane Jacobson, deacon, professor emerita of Old Testament, Luther Seminary 
 About the Author 
Carla Barnhill is the award-winning author of The Myth of the Perfect Mother, Shaping Your Family's Future, and The One Year Devotions for Preschoolers. She has edited countless books, magazines, essays, and blogs for children, teenagers, and adults. Carla lives in Minnesota with her family.\nMarc Olson is a theologian and author of The World Jesus Knew: A Curious Kid's Guide to Life in the First Century, among other titles in the Curious Kids' Guides series. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.\nKelsey Heaton graduated from Columbus College of Art & Design and works as an illustrator and designer.

The Totally True Book of Strange and Surprising Bible Lists

Barnhill, Carla

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