
audiobook
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE CHARTER OF PRE-EMINENCE
I THE WELCOME TO BETHLEHEM
II THE GRAVE BY THE ROADSIDE
III THE GIRL FROM BEYOND JORDAN
IV THE BOY WHO WAS TO BE KING
V THE ADVENTURE OF THE WELL
VI THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS
VII THE BLOSSOMS OF MARTYRDOM
VIII THE STORY OF THE STABLE
Step into the ancient streets of a town that has inspired countless prayers and paintings. This audio journey weaves together vivid illustrations and carefully selected passages that bring Bethlehem’s holy sites—such as the Church of the Nativity and the quiet caves where the infant Jesus was laid—to life. Listeners will hear the words of early pilgrims and the echo of centuries‑old prophecies, all narrated with a tone that respects both history and faith.
The narrative then opens a window onto the everyday lives of the people who have called the city home, from nomadic shepherds seeking shelter to devoted women whose sacrifices shaped its story. Through gentle storytelling, the book sketches moments of love, courage, and quiet devotion that have unfolded beneath the same stone walls for millennia. It offers a panoramic view of Bethlehem’s evolution, inviting you to feel its enduring spirit without revealing the later chapters of its modern history.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (72K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
New York: Sturgis & Walton Company, 1911.
Credits
Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2024-01-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1877–1951
A Presbyterian minister with a serious love of travel, he turned journeys through the Middle East and Europe into lively early-20th-century books. His writing blends curiosity, observation, and a pastor’s eye for people and places.
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