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Young Folks' Bible in Words of Easy ReadingJosephine Pollard

Young Folks' Bible in Words of Easy Reading

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Original author: Josephine Pollard

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"Young Folks' Bible in Words of Easy Reading" by Josephine Pollard is a children's adaptation of biblical stories, likely written in the late 19th century. The book simplifies traditional biblical texts and presents them in accessible language for young readers, aiming to instill a genuine love for the Bible. Through these retellings, it provides foundational stories from both the Old and New Testaments, featuring key figures like Adam, Noah, Abraham, and Jesus. The opening of this adaptation sets the stage for an engaging exploration of the stories from the Bible. It begins by explaining the concept of the Bible as God’s will to humanity, tailored for children's understanding. It emphasizes the importance of stories in conveying moral and religious lessons, presenting a narrative journey from Creation, the Fall of Adam and Eve, the Great Flood, to the lives of key biblical figures. Pollard's focus is on making these stories relatable, encouraging young readers to learn and appreciate the significance of their faith through the rich narratives that have shaped religious culture.

Young Folks' Bible in Words of Easy Reading, by Josephine Pollard. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #39431.

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42 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface139 words
  2. 2.Introduction: By Rev. William Henry Milburn, D. D7,246 words
  3. 3.Chapter I: God Made the World1,987 words
  4. 4.Chapter II: The Great Flood; and a Great Tower1,397 words
  5. 5.Chapter III: Abraham: the Man of Faith2,117 words
  6. 6.Chapter IV: Jacob and Esau1,026 words
  7. 7.Chapter V: Jacob and Rachel1,001 words
  8. 8.Chapter VI: Joseph and His Brethren2,675 words
  9. 9.Chapter VII: Through the Red Sea and the Wilderness3,106 words
  10. 10.Chapter VIII1,044 words
  11. 11.Chapter IX: Samson: the Strong Man1,504 words
  12. 12.Chapter X: Ruth593 words
  13. 13.Chapter XI: JOB1,477 words
  14. 14.Chapter XII: Samuel, the Child of God1,455 words
  15. 15.Chapter XIII: Samuel the Man of God1,987 words
  16. 16.Chapter XIV: David and Saul3,634 words
  17. 17.Chapter XV: Solomon, the Wise Man987 words
  18. 18.Chapter XVI: Elijah1,598 words
  19. 19.Chapter XVII: Elisha1,405 words
  20. 20.Chapter XVIII899 words
  21. 21.Chapter XIX: Daniel1,896 words
  1. 22.Chapter XX: The Good Queen Esther2,700 words
  2. 23.Chapter I: The Birth of Christ1,710 words
  3. 24.Chapter II: The Star in the East843 words
  4. 25.Chapter III: The Boyhood of Jesus952 words
  5. 26.Chapter IV: Jesus and John the Baptist2,041 words
  6. 27.Chapter V: The Woman at the Well--Jesus by the Sea1,534 words
  7. 28.Chapter VI1,835 words
  8. 29.Chapter VII: The Sermon on the Mount1,835 words
  9. 30.Chapter VIII: Good Words and Good Works1,541 words
  10. 31.Chapter IX: Jesus at the Sea-Shore1,559 words
  11. 32.Chapter X1,358 words
  12. 33.Chapter XI992 words
  13. 34.Chapter XII1,817 words
  14. 35.Chapter XIII1,532 words
  15. 36.Chapter XIV1,318 words
  16. 37.Chapter XV1,156 words
  17. 38.Chapter XVI: Parables2,215 words
  18. 39.Chapter XVII1,272 words
  19. 40.Chapter XVIII: Christ Before Pilate.--On the Cross1,848 words
  20. 41.Chapter XIX2,210 words
  21. 42.Chapter XX999 words