Before you is the “Illustrated Bible for Children,” written more than 100 years ago by priest P. Vozdvizhensky. This unique, unparalleled work combines the wisdom of Holy Scripture and the simplicity and accessibility of a children's book. The collection includes 31 clear and entertaining stories from the Old and New Testaments, retold for children 5-10 years old. Many years ago, back in pre-revolutionary Russia, this book was recognized as the best retelling of the Bible for children and remains so to this day. “The Illustrated Bible for Children” will become a spiritual guide for the child, the first and most important step on the path to Christian life, and will help lay the foundations of high spirituality and morality in the child. An interesting feature of this book is the rich illustrative series, including original drawings from 1899, taken from the first edition of the book.