Biblical Heroes: Stories of Faith and Courage makes the Bible interesting, accessible, and relatable for teenagers.
Ascension has created Biblical Heroes: Stories of Faith and Courage, an illustrated book made for Catholic teens to help them love and understand Scripture.
Written by Mark Hart, Chief Innovation Officer at Life Teen International, and illustrated by Chris Lewis of BARITUS Catholic, Biblical Heroes reminds teens who they are and how they were created to live.
In addition to timely and relatable content, the comic-style illustrations of BARITUS Catholic bring each story to life. With captivating illustrations, relatable Bible stories, and curated reflection questions that help readers bridge the gap between Scripture and their own lives, Biblical Heroes was made specifically with teenagers in mind as it draws them into the drama of Scripture.
Biblical Heroes: Stories of Faith and Courage tells the stories of figures from the Bible who demonstrated virtue and faith. The book also includes personal anecdotes from Mark Hart that help teenagers connect the lives of the biblical characters with their experiences today.
This book is the perfect companion for The Great Adventure Bible, Encounter: The Bible Timeline for Middle School, and Venture: The Bible Timeline for High School.
Biblical Heroes: Stories of Faith and Courage is available at www.AscensionPress.com.
About the Author
Mark Hart serves as chief innovation officer for Life Teen International. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a 28-year veteran of youth ministry, Mark is a bestselling author of over two dozen books, a former radio host and frequent guest on SiriusXM, and an award-winning writer and producer. One of the most sought-after speakers serving in the Catholic Church today, Mark’s humor and his passion for Scripture are known around the world.
His multiple video series with Ascension – Venture, Encounter, Altaration and The 99 – have helped millions of Catholics, young and old, begin to read and study the Bible and engage the Catholic faith in exciting and relevant new ways. Mark’s latest book with Ascension is Biblical Heroes: Stories of Faith and Courage. A master catechist, Mark also serves as a book editor, speaking coach, publishing and marketing consultant, and as a research fellow for the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.
Mark and his wife, Melanie, live in Phoenix, Arizona with their three daughters–Hope, Trinity, and Faith–and one son, Josiah.
About the Illustrator
Chris Lewis is a Catholic illustrator and owner of BARITUS, a Catholic illustration studio devoted to creating works of art that “promote the Good, True and Beautiful of the Catholic Faith.” Working in a digital medium, Chris is dedicated to bringing the Catholic Faith to life through illustration in a way that is reverent and true to the rich artistic legacy of the Catholic Church, with a unique modern style that resonates with the faithful today.
As a convert to the Catholic Faith, Chris has a love for illustration and a professional background of 18 years in marketing and graphic design. The founding of BARITUS came to fruition for Chris through a parallel journey of discovering the truth of Christianity through Catholicism and a return to illustration after many years of focusing on his graphic design career. The two paths converged after a series of powerful intellectual and spiritual conversions, and the inspiration for establishing an illustration-based Catholic studio and brand focused on sharing the Catholic Faith through art was born.
Chris works with a wide range of Catholic clients, including media and publication companies, Catholic parishes and ministries, and Catholic businesses. Chris also offers his original artwork on Catholic apparel, prayer cards, and other devotional items through his online shop.
Chris currently lives in Georgia with his wife Natalie and their 5 children.
About Ascension
Ascension is a multimedia network and the leader in Catholic faith formation and digital content. Over the past 25 years, Ascension has helped nurture the faith of more than 10 million Catholics through award-winning books, the chart-topping Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)® podcast, more than 50 unique faith formation programs, and Ascension Presents, which hosts one of the largest Catholic YouTube channels in English.
Media Contact
For interviews with author Mark Hart or other media inquiries, contact Leslie@PrevishMarketing.com.