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Systematic theology for kids?

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An interview with Marty Machowski, Author of The Ology Theology is brought to life for young people in the new book The Ology (New Growth Press) , penned by celebrated children’s author Marty Machowski, with stunning illustrations by Andy McGuire. The Ology is the first of its kind — a systematic theology book designed specifically for young people between the ages of 6 and 12. One might think the topic is too complicated for young minds, but Machowski disagrees. Q: For many adults, the thought of picking up a book on systematic theology can be overwhelming. Why write a book of systematic theology for children? Systematic theology sounds deeper and more complicated than it really is. Theology is just the study of God and kids are learning about God all the time. Systematic is simply study in a logical, organized way. So in systematic theology we teach kids about God, one step at a time. We start out at the beginning with God, who created the world, and end wit...

The Ology

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Help your kids understand who God is in  The Ology  by Marty Machowski, a beginners’ theology book great for kids of all ages.  In the cellar of the old stone cathedral, Carla and Timothy uncover a life-changing treasure, a carefully wrapped ancient book known as The Ology . What adults might describe as a beautifully illustrated storybook of systematic theology, the kids discover to be a story of adventure, mystery, and wonder that leads them to the truth about God, themselves, and the world around them. {MORE ABOUT  THE OLOGY } (New Growth Press, October 2015) A page-turning storybook of theology for kids In the cellar of the old stone cathedral, Carla and Timothy uncover a life-changing treasure, a carefully wrapped ancient book known as  The Ology . What adults might describe as a beautifully illustrated storybook of systematic theology, the kids discover to be a story of adventure, mystery, and wonder that leads them to the truth about God, t...

How young is too young to study theology?

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Children can understand the deep truths of the Bible Theology comes to life in this new book from acclaimed children’s author Marty Machowski Theology is brought to life for young people in the new book The Ology ( New Growth Press / October 19 , 2015/ISBN: 9781942572282 /$ 29 .99 ) , penned by celebrated children’s author Marty Machowski , with stunning illustrations by Andy McGuire. The Ology is the first of its kind — a systematic theology book designed specifically for young people between the ages of 6 and 12. One might think the topic is too complicated for young minds, but Machowski disagrees. “It sounds more complicated than it really is. Theology is just the study of God, and systematic is simply study in a logical, organized way. We teach kids about God, one step at a time. We start at the beginning with God, who created the world, and end with the promise that Jesus is returning again.” The book begins with a tale sure to draw in every young mind: In t...