The Curious Kid's Guide to the World Jesus Knew ― Romans, Rebels, and Disciples

What was the world like when Jesus was alive? What did he and his followers eat? How did they work? Where did they live? What did they believe about God and the world? And how does all of it affect the way we read and understand the stories of Jesus in the Bible? Curious kids wonder about these questions--and A Curious Kid's Guide to the World Jesus Knew is full of answers. Filled with colorful illustrations, maps, charts, graphs, and fun infographics, it's a book curious kids (and adults!) will pore over for hours on end, jam-packed with information and facts that will surprise and enlighten.

Curious Kid's Guides present cool and surprising information about Christian history and beliefs in an entertaining, visually engaging way for kids.

Marc Olson is a theologian and a former pastor. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Pacific Lutheran University, and a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary. He was also awarded the Seminary's International Preaching Fellowship in 2007, which resulted in a year abroad, studying and teaching with his family in Tanzania as well as Israel and Palestine. Marc lives in St Paul, Minnesota with his son, Sigurd, and their Basset Hound, Bruce. He also drives a garbage truck.

As a child, Jemima Maybank was inspired to draw exotic animals as the next best thing to having them. Her style is inspired by the minimal shapes and subtle use of textures seen in mid-century children's books, and she makes sure to include nature in her work. She lives in England.