Bible for family reading

The history of the relationship between man and God, between the Creator and the creation, can be traced in the Sacred Books written by people inspired by God Himself. These books are called the Bible, or the stories of people's lives in relation to God from the time of their creation to the incarnation of the Son of God on earth, and from the birth of Christ to His death for the redemption of humanity, which misused its freedom for evil. From this sacred source, abbreviated biblical stories are now offered for accessible and early acquaintance with the history of the ancient and later covenant of God with people, in order to approach an understanding of how to guide oneself back to the path towards their Heavenly Father's eternal Kingdom. Recommended for publication by the Publishing Council of the Russian Orthodox Church.