The Word on Fire Bible
The Gospels Volume 1
Robert Barron
- Published
- 2020
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This is a Bible commentary volume focused on the four Gospels with scholarly and artistic interpretation by respected Catholic figures. The content reflects biblical narratives, which contain some violence (crucifixion, persecution) but presented in a spiritual and educational context rather than graphically. There is no profanity, sexual content, or substance use concerns. The commentary approach makes this suitable for older children and teens interested in deeper biblical study.
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From the publisher
Commentary written by Bishop Robert Barron; art commentary written by Michael Stevens. Commentary written by Bishop Robert Barron; art commentary written by Michael Stevens.
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ISBN 9781943243556