His Life: A Complete Story in the Words of the Four Gospels

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His Life: A Complete Story in the Words of the Four Gospels

by William E. (William Eleazar) Barton, Theodore Gerald Soares, Sydney Strong

EN·~5 hours·58 chapters

Chapters

58 total

A COMPLETE STORY IN THE WORDS OF THE FOUR GOSPELS - PREPARED BY - WILLIAM E. BARTON, THEODORE G. SOARES SYDNEY STRONG - USING THE TEXT OF THE AMERICAN STANDARD REVISED BIBLE

0:16

HIS LIFE

0:30

HIS FRIENDS

0:09

HIS GREAT APOSTLE

0:09

HIS LAST WEEK

0:27

PREFACE.

2:07

His Life

7:44

His Life

0:00

HIS BIRTH AND BOYHOOD

0:01

THE DIVINE ANNOUNCINGS - The Word Made Flesh.

10:06

Description

This compact volume weaves together the four Gospels into a single, readable narrative, letting listeners hear the familiar story of Jesus without having to flip between separate accounts. The editors have aimed for a clear, continuous flow that retains the distinctive voice of each source while smoothing over repetitions. Its pocket‑size format makes it easy to carry and enjoy, whether at home or on the move.

The first part guides you through the miraculous announcements, the humble birth in Bethlehem, and the early years in Nazareth, highlighting moments such as the shepherds’ visit, the wise men’s gifts, and the family’s flight to Egypt. It then moves to the onset of Jesus’ public ministry: John the Baptist’s testimony, the baptism in the Jordan, and the first gathering of disciples. Listeners will also hear the early teachings, the healing at the well of Jacob, and the bold cleansing of the Temple.

Created by a team of ministers and supported by a diverse group of pastors, the work reflects a spirit of interdenominational cooperation. Its straightforward language and careful organization make it a useful companion for study, reflection, or casual listening, inviting anyone interested in the life and message of Jesus to engage with the story in a fresh, unified way.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (324K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Diane Monico and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.

Release date

2005-07-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

William E. (William Eleazar) Barton

William E. (William Eleazar) Barton

1861–1930

A Congregational minister turned celebrated Lincoln scholar, he wrote with the curiosity of a historian and the warmth of a storyteller. His books helped shape early 20th-century readers' understanding of Abraham Lincoln, religion, and American public life.

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Theodore Gerald Soares

b. 1869

An early 20th-century religious writer and educator, he produced books that aimed to make biblical history, Christian teaching, and religious education clear and approachable for general readers. His work reflects a strong interest in teaching as much as preaching, with titles on Jesus, Paul, Israel, and the place of religion in public life.

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Sydney Strong

Sydney Strong

1860–1938

A minister, pacifist, and social reformer, he wrote with the urgency of someone deeply involved in the public questions of his time. His work blends religious thought with a strong concern for peace, labor, and democracy.

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