Child's Story of the Bible

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Child's Story of the Bible

by Mary A. (Mary Artemisia) Lathbury

EN·~7 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total

WITH INTRODUCTION BY - BISHOP JOHN H. VINCENT

0:06

ILLUSTRATED WITH NUMEROUS FULL-PAGE COLORED PLATES, AND PHOTO-ENGRAVINGS

0:09

PREFACE.

0:00

To Mothers.

1:29

INTRODUCTION.

2:04

THE OLD TESTAMENT

1:17

THE OLD TESTAMENT

1:54

AN AFTERWORD

0:00

ILLUSTRATIONS

1:18

THE NEW TESTAMENT

1:05

Description

Designed for mothers to share with young ears, this collection presents the Bible’s earliest narratives in a clear, gentle style. Each tale preserves the exact words of the King James Version while trimming excess detail, letting children hear the familiar voices of Adam, Noah, Abraham, and Moses. Full‑page colored plates and photo‑engravings bring the ancient world to life, turning every story into a vivid picture that sparks imagination.

The book follows a natural progression, beginning with the creation and the flood, then moving through the patriarchs, the exodus, and the early heroes of Israel. Little listeners will meet brave figures like Joseph in the pit, daring Samson, and faithful David, all presented with compassion and simple moral threads. Ideal for bedtime or quiet afternoons, these concise retellings invite families to explore timeless values and set the stage for deeper study as children grow.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (435K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

May 3, 2008

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mary A. (Mary Artemisia) Lathbury

Mary A. (Mary Artemisia) Lathbury

1841–1913

Best remembered for the beloved hymns "Day Is Dying in the West" and "Break Thou the Bread of Life," this American writer also spent years shaping religious reading for the Chautauqua movement. Her life joined art, poetry, and faith in a way that still feels warm and accessible.

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