The Action Bible (Action Bible) , 2010 edition
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David C Cook, Christian ministry (nonprofit) · Bible stories retold in comic-book form, illustrated by Sergio Cariello · published by David C Cook
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David C Cook, a nonprofit organization that publishes discipleship and worship resources; a ministry of Cook Media Global
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https://davidccook.org/books/the-action-bible/
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Translated into 83 languages, including Spanish (publisher)
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Children, Preteens
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8
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12
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$32.99 for the hardback or the ebook (publisher's shop)
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8 to 12 years, the publisher's guidance
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Selected stories / retelling
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| Fact | Value | Source · fetched |
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| Made by | David C Cook, a nonprofit organization that publishes discipleship and worship resources; a ministry of Cook Media Global | David C Cook, about · Verification pending |
| Text | A retelling of over 230 Bible stories in comic-book style, with narrative and illustrations; not the full text of any translation | The Action Bible, about · Verification pending |
| Ages | 8 to 12 years, the publisher's guidance | David C Cook shop, The Action Bible Expanded Edition · Verification pending |
| Illustrations | Sergio Cariello, who has drawn for Marvel Comics and DC Comics; over 3,000 illustrations (publisher) | David C Cook shop, The Action Bible Expanded Edition · Verification pending |
| Features | More than 230 narratives in chronological order; the 2020 expanded edition adds 25 new stories, 23 expanded stories and 128 new pages of illustrations | David C Cook, The Action Bible · Verification pending |
| Pages | 832 pages, hardback | David C Cook shop, The Action Bible Expanded Edition · Verification pending |
| First published | 2010; expanded with new stories and illustrations in 2020; a separate Faith in Action Edition followed in 2023 (publisher timeline) | The Action Bible, about · Verification pending |
| Price | $32.99 for the hardback or the ebook (publisher's shop) | David C Cook shop, The Action Bible Expanded Edition · Verification pending |
| Languages | Translated into 83 languages, including Spanish (publisher) | The Action Bible, about · Verification pending |
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Is this the full Bible text?
No. It retells more than 230 Bible stories in comic-book form, in chronological order. For the complete text, see a translation listing.
Which translation is it based on?
None. It is a retelling in the publisher’s own words with Sergio Cariello’s art, not a translation, and the publisher’s pages name no base translation.
What ages is it for?
The publisher says ages 8 to 12.
Who made it?
David C Cook, a nonprofit publisher, with illustrations by Sergio Cariello. The publisher’s pages checked do not name the writer of the narrative.
Which edition is current?
The expanded edition of 2020, which added 25 new stories, 23 expanded stories and 128 pages of illustrations to the 2010 original. A Faith in Action Edition released in 2023 is a separate edition.