Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language by Yonge
"Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a collection of Bible stories adapted for children, written in the early 20th century. The book aims to present the captivating narratives of the Bible in a way that is engaging and easily understandable for young readers, covering key events from the Creation to significant figures and teachings throughout the Scriptures. The text is likely structured around52 lessons, corresponding to each Sabbath of the year, and includes accompanying questions to reinforce understanding and reflection on the biblical truths presented. The opening of the book introduces readers to the essence of the biblical narrative, emphasizing the Creation story as the starting point. Yonge describes the majesty of the world as it was created by God, the establishment of light, the formation of the Earth, and the creation of life culminating in the perfect Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. Further, it narrates the consequential events following their disobedience and the ensuing narratives of Noah, patriarchs like Abraham, Joseph’s trials and triumphs in Egypt, and glimpses of Moses and the Exodus. Together, these initial readings set a foundation for understanding biblical history and moral lessons, emphasizing themes of obedience, faith, and redemption, all integral to imparting a love for the scriptures to younger audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901 |
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| Illustrator | Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius, 1794-1872 |
| Title | Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Richard Hulse, Alan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62126 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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