| Compiler |
Gilder, Gwendolen Jackson |
| LoC No. |
06042353
|
| Title |
The Bible for Young People
|
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Juliet Sutherland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
|
| Summary |
"The Bible for Young People" by Gwendolen Jackson Gilder is a collection of biblical stories arranged specifically for a younger audience, written in the early 20th century. The book presents the narratives of the Bible in a simplified form, maintaining the essence of the original text while removing genealogies and doctrine that may be less engaging for children. It is designed as an accessible introduction to the Bible, featuring major stories from both the Old and New Testaments to instill moral values and lessons. The opening of this work begins with the Creation narrative from the Book of Genesis, detailing the formation of the world and all living things by God. It describes the creation of light, the earth, the plants, the animals, and ultimately, humanity in the form of Adam and Eve. The text highlights significant events such as the Sin of Adam and Eve and the Flood, introduced through the lens of young readers. This introductory portion sets the stage for further biblical tales, intending to engage children with the foundational stories of their faith in a manner that is both educational and enjoyable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
|
| Subject |
Bible stories, English
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45195 |
| Release Date |
Mar 24, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
