Description
Kaibigan ng Lahat: Ang Kasaysayan ni Jesus | Tagalog Comic Book
Product Information
- UPC/EAN: 9789711306922
- Product Type: Comic Book/Illustrated Religious Literature
- Genre: Religious/Biblical
- Language: Tagalog
- Format: Comic Book
- Series: Jesus Series (Part 2 of 3)
- Pages: Approximately 32 pages
- Publisher: Bible Society
Overview
"Kaibigan ng Lahat" (Friend of All) is the second installment in a three-part Tagalog comic book series illustrating the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. This engaging visual narrative focuses on Jesus' early ministry, including His baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River and His subsequent public teaching and healing ministry throughout Galilee. With vibrant illustrations and accessible Tagalog text, this comic book brings the Gospel story to life for Filipino readers in a culturally relevant format. The narrative is primarily drawn from the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament, making biblical stories approachable for readers of all ages.
English Translation - Overview
"Friend of All" is the second installment in a three-part Tagalog comic book series illustrating the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. This engaging visual narrative focuses on Jesus' early ministry, including His baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River and His subsequent public teaching and healing ministry throughout Galilee. With vibrant illustrations and accessible Tagalog text, this comic book brings the Gospel story to life for Filipino readers in a culturally relevant format. The narrative is primarily drawn from the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament, making biblical stories approachable for readers of all ages.
Product Features
- Illustrated comic book format with vibrant, engaging artwork
- Written in conversational Tagalog language
- Part 2 of a 3-part series about Jesus' life
- Based primarily on the Gospel of Luke
- Presents biblical narrative in a culturally accessible way for Filipino readers
- Educational tool for religious education and evangelism
- Suitable for all age groups, particularly effective for youth and new readers
- Part of a larger biblical comic series available in both English and Tagalog
Interesting Facts
This comic book is part of a broader tradition of using visual media to share biblical narratives, making Scripture accessible across cultural and literacy barriers. The practice of illustrating biblical stories dates back centuries, from medieval illuminated manuscripts to modern comic adaptations, continuing the legacy of using visual storytelling to communicate faith traditions.
The publication highlights the significant presence of Christianity in the Philippines, where approximately 86% of the population identifies as Christian, making it one of the largest Christian nations in Asia. The availability of religious materials in Tagalog represents an important effort to provide biblical content in the national language, promoting both spiritual and cultural engagement.
The comic begins with Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist, a pivotal moment in the Gospels where the Holy Spirit descends "like a dove" and a voice from heaven declares Jesus as God's beloved Son. This theologically significant event marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry and is recognized in Christian tradition as revealing the Trinitarian nature of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit present together.
Tagalog Translation - Interesting Facts (Mga Kawili-wiling Impormasyon)
Ang komiks na ito ay bahagi ng mas malawak na tradisyon ng paggamit ng visual media upang ibahagi ang mga salaysay sa Bibliya, na ginagawang accessible ang Kasulatan sa kabila ng mga hadlang sa kultura at kakayahang bumasa. Ang kasanayan ng pag-iilustrasyon ng mga kuwento sa Bibliya ay nagsimula ilang siglo na ang nakalipas, mula sa mga medieval illuminated manuscripts hanggang sa mga modernong comic adaptation, na nagpapatuloy sa pamanang gumamit ng visual storytelling upang ipahayag ang mga tradisyon ng pananampalataya.
Ang publikasyong ito ay nagbibigay-diin sa makabuluhang presensya ng Kristiyanismo sa Pilipinas, kung saan humigit-kumulang 86% ng populasyon ay nagpapakilalang Kristiyano, na ginagawa itong isa sa pinakamalaking Kristiyanong bansa sa Asya. Ang pagkakaroon ng mga religious materials sa Tagalog ay kumakatawan sa isang mahalagang pagsisikap na magbigay ng biblical content sa pambansang wika, na nagtataguyod ng parehong espirituwal at kultural na pakikisangkot.
Nagsisimula ang komiks sa pagbautismo kay Jesus ni Juan Bautista, isang mahalagang sandali sa mga Ebanghelyo kung saan ang Banal na Espiritu ay bumaba "gaya ng isang kalapati" at isang tinig mula sa langit ang nagdeklara kay Jesus bilang minamahal na Anak ng Diyos. Ang teolohikal na makabuluhang kaganapang ito ay nagmamarka ng simula ng pampublikong ministeryo ni Jesus at kinikilala sa tradisyong Kristiyano bilang pagpapakita ng Trinitarian na kalikasan ng Diyos—ang Ama, Anak, at Banal na Espiritu na sabay-sabay na naroroon.
Content Description
The comic illustrates key moments in Jesus' early ministry, including:
- John the Baptist's Ministry - John preaching repentance and baptizing people in the Jordan River
- Jesus' Baptism - The pivotal moment when the Holy Spirit descends like a dove and God's voice declares Jesus as His beloved Son
- Beginning of Jesus' Public Ministry - Jesus teaching throughout Galilee and gaining followers
- Jesus' Healing Ministry - Accounts of Jesus healing the sick and performing miracles
- Opposition from Jewish Leaders - The growing tension between Jesus and religious authorities in Jerusalem
The narrative explains that Jesus grew up in Nazareth working as a carpenter until the age of 30, when He began His public ministry after being baptized by John. The story notes that Jesus' popularity grew quickly throughout Galilee, but this led to conflict with Jewish leaders in Jerusalem who eventually had Him arrested and crucified.
Series Information
This comic is part 2 of a 3-part series about Jesus:
- Ang Pagsilang ng Hari (The Birth of the King) - Part 1
- Kaibigan ng Lahat (Friend of All) - Part 2
- Ang Dakilang Tagapagligtas (The Great Savior) - Part 3
The comic also mentions other available biblical comics in the same series, including stories about Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, Elijah, Jeremiah, Peter, and Paul - all available in both English and Tagalog editions.
Publishers
Published by the Bible Society. All rights reserved.
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