
Illustrated by John Lear
THE WESTMINSTER PRESS - PHILADELPHIA
ABOUT THIS BOOK
1\. Waiting
2\. A King Is Born
3\. Growing
4\. Jesus Goes to Work
5\. A Busy Time
6\. Friends and Foes
7\. Slow to Understand
In this engaging retelling, the story of Jesus is presented in clear, everyday language while retaining the classic verses of the King James Bible. The opening sets the stage in Roman‑occupied Palestine, where a restless people yearn for a Messiah who will free them from oppressive rule. By painting vivid scenes of soldiers, taxes, and the cruel reign of Herod, the narrator draws listeners into the hopes and doubts that shaped the age.
The book weaves together the four Gospel accounts into a single, seamless narrative, organized into short, titled sections such as “Waiting,” “A King Is Born,” and “The Way to Jerusalem.” Helpful scriptural references let listeners compare the retelling with their own Bible reading, while the smooth storytelling keeps the pace lively. Ideal for anyone wanting a fresh, accessible journey through the life and teachings of the man called the King nobody wanted.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (175K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-08-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1914
Best known for clear, readable Christian books, this mid-20th-century writer retold Bible stories and church history in a way that was meant for everyday readers. His work remains familiar through public-domain editions and audiobook recordings.
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