The First Easter
About this ebook
With a holistic approach that readers worldwide have learned to trust, N.T. Wright weaves together the pieces of the biblical Easter story into a thoughtful, hope-filled telling of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection—from the people's praise on Palm Sunday to the miracle of Jesus' return to heaven.
The First Easter features
- a complete retelling of Jesus' last week and resurrection;
- gorgeous painted art from award-winning illustrator Helena Perez Garcia;
- a resource page showing how Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled in Jesus' death and resurrection; and
- a deluxe book jacket and presentation page, perfect for gifting.
A beautiful keepsake gift for children and adults alike, The First Easter celebrates God's rescue plan and Christ's sacrificial love with authenticity, beauty, and joy.
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About the author
N. T. Wright is the former bishop of Durham and senior research fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. He is one of the world's leading New Testament scholars and the award-winning author of many books, including After You Believe, Surprised by Hope, Simply Christian, Interpreting Paul, and The New Testament in Its World, as well as the Christian Origins and the Question of God series.
Helena Perez Garcia is a Spanish illustrator whose work has appeared across magazines, newspapers, packaging, and books for children and adults. Her illustrations are conceptual, whimsical, and rich in detail and color. Helena’s primary medium is gouache, and her main sources of inspiration are art, literature, and cinema. After completing a Fine Arts Degree in Spain, Helena relocated to London in 2012, where she lived and worked for six years. During this period and driven by the artistic history and cultural influences of the city and the country, Helena developed her characteristic style. She returned to Spain in 2018.
