Hurlbut's Life of Christ For Young and Old by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut
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About this eBook
| Author | Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930 |
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| Illustrator | Hole, William, 1846-1917 |
| Title |
Hurlbut's Life of Christ For Young and Old A Complete Life of Christ Written in Simple Language, Based on the Gospel Narrative |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Hurlbut's Life of Christ For Young and Old" by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut is a life and teachings of Jesus Christ written in a narrative style intended for both children and adults, presumably in the early 20th century. This work aims to present a comprehensive account of Jesus’ life based on the Gospel narratives, using simple language suitable for younger audiences while remaining engaging for older readers. It emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus’ teachings without adding imaginary elements or doctrinal interpretations. The opening of the text begins with a preface outlining the author's intentions. Hurlbut expresses a desire to tell the story of Jesus in a way that is accessible and engaging for all age groups, steering clear of fanciful embellishments. He elucidates the significance of Jesus' life, emphasizing the need for readers to intimately know the biblical accounts. The beginning also highlights the extraordinary impact of Jesus in history, presenting him as a figure deserving reverence and study, and sets the stage for the exploration of his life in the following chapters. Through a blend of storytelling and respectful narrative, the author establishes a framework to captivate readers’ attention toward the profound story of Jesus Christ. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology |
| Subject | Jesus Christ -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40460 |
| Release Date | Aug 9, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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