Quick Look
- The fascinating story of the two Jesus boys is brought to life by master storyteller Jakob Streit
- Legends from Jesus's mysterious early years are retold in contemporary language for children
- Detailed colour illustrations bring the biblical stories to life
Stories from the little-known youth of Jesus are brought to life by renowned storyteller Jakob Streit for children. An intriguing glimpse into the legends surrounding the two Jesus boys.
Description
In the New Testament, the Gospel of Matthew describes the birth of a child at Christmas who is descended from kings, while the Gospel of Luke details the birth of a child descended from shepherds.
Master storyteller Jakob Streit pulls from a treasure of legends surrounding these two Jesus children to tell their story in a rich and compelling way, showing how closely the two boys were connected. A fascinating read for young people, this story delves into a primal mystery of Christianity.
Legends from the hidden youth of Jesus of Nazareth are retold in modern language, giving young people a glimpse into the mystery and wonder of these significant births.
Author
Jakob Streit (1910-2009) was born in Switzerland, in the picturesque village of Spiez. He was a teacher for many years, using Waldorf teaching methods in his classroom. He regularly told stories for his students, and between 1940 and 2004 he wrote over forty children's books encompassing nature stories, Bible stories, biographies and historical stories.
