From inside the front of the dust cover of this pocket sized book:
 
'I am the light of the world,' Jesus said. 'Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'
 
Throughout the centuries, the life and teaching of Jesus Christ has influenced different cultures across the world, bringing joy and peace to countless people. This book is a celebration of his life in words and paintings. It leads us through the major events, bringing together works from the National Gallery with the quotations from the gospel accounts that inspired them.
 
The message of his life can still challenge and inspire us today, and his words offer wisdom and hope for the future.