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The Story of Jesus’ People records the remarkable history of God’s church from the first century to the present day. Young children will be enthralled by the marvelous tales of kings and emperors, missionaries and mothers, ordinary people, and even little children used by God to extend His kingdom on earth. From Athanasius to David Livingstone, from Bede to modern-day Bible smugglers, young readers will delight in the exciting and action-packed tales included in this volume.
From the heart of Africa to the frozen wastelands of Greenland, the story of Jesus’ people is recorded in fascinating detail yet in language simple enough for children to understand. Great champions of the faith such as Martin Luther and Alfred the Great stand alongside lesser-known heroes such as nine-year-old King Edward, the fearless Kapiolani of Hawaii, and Paul Sawabe, the Japanese samurai who sacrificed everything for Jesus Christ. These tales of the mighty men and women of the past are sure to inspire and encourage a new generation to stand strong in the good fight as they continually look to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of their faith!
《The Story of Jesus’ People（耶稣子民的故事）》带领孩子认识从第一世纪直到现代的教会历史，透过一个个真实而精彩的故事，看见上帝如何使用不同的人来扩展祂的国度。
书中的人物非常丰富——有国王与皇帝、宣教士与母亲、平凡的基督徒，甚至年幼的孩子。从 **Athanasius（亚他那修）**到宣教士 David Livingstone（大卫·李文斯顿），从 **Bede（比德）**到现代冒险运送圣经的基督徒，孩子将透过充满冒险与行动的故事认识历代基督徒的信仰足迹。
故事跨越世界各地，从非洲腹地到格陵兰冰封的土地，以丰富的历史内容和孩子容易理解的语言，呈现基督教会如何在不同国家和时代不断发展。
书中既有 **Martin Luther（马丁·路德）**等著名的信仰人物，也介绍许多较少为人所知的基督徒，包括 9 岁的 King Edward、夏威夷勇敢的 Kapiolani，以及为了耶稣基督甘愿付上代价的日本武士 Paul Sawabe。
这些历代基督徒的真实故事帮助孩子看见：无论身份、年龄或来自哪里，上帝都能够使用愿意信靠和跟随祂的人。 本书也鼓励新一代基督徒从前人的信心与勇气中得到激励，在信仰上坚定站立，并持续仰望耶稣——我们信心的创始成终者。