The Hebrews

1800 – 587 B.C.

The ancient Hebrews lived in Canaan as shepherds and farmers and built the Temple in Jerusalem. Their stories, traditions, and the Hebrew Bible laid the foundation for Judaism and shaped the world’s religious history.

Picture books

Lech Lecha

Gorgeous adaptation of the Abraham and Sarah story

A Giant Headache: The Story of David and Goliath

Fun adaptation of the David and Goliath story

The World Needs Beautiful Things

Inspiring story about a Hebrew slave in Egypt

Shoshi’s Shabbat

Lovely story set in ancient Israel

The Two Brothers: A Legend of Jerusalem

Beautifully- illustrated story set in ancient Jerusalem

The Wisdom of Solomon

Illustrated adaptation of the Solomon story

The Psalms of King David

Illustrated adaptation of the story of King David and the Psalms

Joseph and His Magnificent Coat of Many Colors

Comic book-style adaptation of the Joseph story

Adam and Eve: The Bible Story

Stunning adaptation of the Adam and Eve story

Noah and the Great Flood

Illustrated adaptation of the Noah story

Moses in the Bulrushes

Illustrated adaptation of the Moses story

Jonah and the Whale

Illustrated adaptation of the Jonah story

Chapter books and novels

Tirzah

Story of a Hebrew girl enslaved in Egypt

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Within the Palace Gates

Middle-grade novel set in ancient Persia based on the book of Nehemiah

Adara

Middle-grade novel set during the Book of Kings

God’s People: Stories from the Old Testament

Illustrated retellings of retelling of thirty-two stories from the Hebrew Bible

Non-fiction books

What Are the Ten Commandments?

Great explanation of the Ten Commandments and their context

Eyewitness Bible Lands

Comprehensive reference about Canaan and its environment

The Temple at Jerusalem

Detailed description and history of the Temple in Jerusalem

The Ancient Hebrews

Social and religious history of the ancient Hebrews for middle-grade readers

Activities

The Crafts and Culture of the Ancient Hebrews

Crafts inspired by ancient Hebrews

Stories from the Old Testament Coloring Book

Hebrew Bible story coloring book

Ancient Israelites and Their Neighbors

Activities and information about ancient Israel’s context

Old Testament Days: An Activity Guide

Activities inspired by ancient Hebrews

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