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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Pictorial Life of Jesus by Bonaventure Hammer

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Pictorial Life of Jesus by Bonaventure Hammer (1892), illustrated Bible stories telling the life of Jesus in pictures, stories, and verse.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Private, Domestic, and Social Life of Jesus Christ

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of The Private, Domestic, and Social Life of Jesus Christ by John N. Krebs, a religious book for children.
eBook
Other

Rock Island Books: Political & Religious Background During Life of Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
This short article describes some of the various political and religious groups and individuals that were operating during the time of Jesus. Some of these include the Romans, King Herod, the Pharisees and others.
Website
PBS

Pbs Frontline: From Jesus to Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS FRONTLINE explores the life of Jesus and the rise of Christianity. Drawing upon new and sometimes controversial historical evidence and interviews with the nation's leading New Testament scholars, the website challenges familiar...
eBook
Other

The Book of Jesus: The Life of Jesus From the Gospels..

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a book on-line that consolidated the life of Jesus from the four Gospels of the New Testament. Simply click on the Table of Contents and you can read about a specific time within Jesus' life.
Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Chronology of the Life of Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry on the life of Jesus presented as a chronology of his life's events. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Historical Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
A well known scholar examines the newer historical scholarship on Jesus in the 1990s and how it compares to earlier attempts to understand his teachings and life.
eBook
Other

Rock Island Books: Map of the Holy Land in the Time of Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the ancient land of Judea and Samaria as it was during the life of Jesus. The locations are given the traditional names.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Story of the Gospel or Our Saviour's Life on Earth by C. Foster

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Story of the Gospel or Our Saviour's Life on Earth by Charles Foster (c1884), the story of Jesus and his time on earth based on the Bible.
eBook
Other

Rock Island Books: The Story of Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Jesus as told from the perspective of the New Testament in 156 chapters. Each chapter is annotated.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus De Matosinhos of Congonhas Do Campo

For Students 9th - 10th
Bom Jesus de Matosinhos in Congonhas do Campo is a sanctuary for many pilgrims in Brazil. This elaborate complex of architecture, sculpture, and painting shows scenes of the life and death of Christ. View pictures and read the history of...
Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Juan Jose Maria Erasmo De Jesus Seguin

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of Erasmo Seguin, the sole representative from Texas to the constitutional convention after Mexico achieved independence from Spain. He helped to draft the Constitution of 1824 and was a major influence in...
Primary
Other

The Urantia Book: The Life and Teachings of Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents fresh insight into the lives and individual natures of The Apostles Of Jesus Christ, giving personality and character assessments of each of the Twelve.
Article
Texas A&M University

Texas A&m University: Antonio Margil De Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the life and work of Antonio Margil de Jesus, an early missionary to Texas.
Primary
Amazing Change Ministries

The Miracles of Jesus: Restored Life to Jarius's Daughter

For Students 9th - 10th
An account from the Bible about Jesus helping Jairus' daughter and the woman with the severe bleeding problem.
Handout
Other

Islamic Kids: Prophet Isa (Jesus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion on the life and deeds of the prophet Jesus according to Islamic tradition and the Qur'an. Includes several quotes from the Holy Qur'an and is useful for comparative study of Christianity and Islam in terms of their opinions on...
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Other

Christian Answers: Jesus Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
This site begins with prophetic messages about Jesus and goes through his birth, life, death and resurrection. A lot of information here.
Website
Other

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: Gospel Principles

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provids links to an entire book called "Gospel Principles" that describes Mormon beliefs in detail. Click on the chapter number to access the information on each topic specified on the right. Lessons are in PDF form and require...
Website
Other

Vigor Web Edition: Advice & Commentary on Mormon Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the site of a Mormon Newsletter that publishes articles about the Mormons' role in society. You can read articles from their past issues if you click on that topic in the left side bar.
Article
Other

Mormon Newsroom: Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints: Brigham Young

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of Brigham Young, one of the founders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, is described. It provides hyperlinks to related topics.
Website
Other

The Meaning of Easter

For Students 9th - 10th
A great review of the importance of Easter to the Christian religion. You also get a brief life summary of Jesus, Jesus' last words and events, a timeline of Jesus' final week and more.
Article
Other

Following Jesus: Oscar Romero

For Students 9th - 10th
Read here about the life and works of Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero. Assassinated while celebrating mass, Romero was most well known for his public ministry of speaking on behalf of the poor and the victims of El Salvador's civil war.
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PBS

People in the West Brigham Young (1801 1877)

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting and descriptive biography of Brigham Young, his life, and his religious leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Website
PBS

Pbs the West: Joseph Smith (1805 1844)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent biography of the life of Joseph Smith. It is a great place to start research on the man who founded the Mormon religion.