Writing about Jesus’ crucifixion, she highlights the characters’ emotions. With small details, she adds to the story so children can understand the feelings of Jesus, like his grief on the cross when he says, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Luke 23:46). Keeping these things accurate, she stays close to the Biblical account. And she does not lose sight of the original meaning of the passage. These slight details add to the story, but not in such a way that changes the purpose of the Biblical account. Actually, she takes Jesus’ exact words. When the criminal asked for Jesus to remember him, the Bible says “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43). And in Catherine Marshall’s Story Bible it says “Today you will be with Me in Paradise” (Marshall 182). Through these minute details, she makes the story comprehensible for
Writing about Jesus’ crucifixion, she highlights the characters’ emotions. With small details, she adds to the story so children can understand the feelings of Jesus, like his grief on the cross when he says, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Luke 23:46). Keeping these things accurate, she stays close to the Biblical account. And she does not lose sight of the original meaning of the passage. These slight details add to the story, but not in such a way that changes the purpose of the Biblical account. Actually, she takes Jesus’ exact words. When the criminal asked for Jesus to remember him, the Bible says “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43). And in Catherine Marshall’s Story Bible it says “Today you will be with Me in Paradise” (Marshall 182). Through these minute details, she makes the story comprehensible for