The Life of Jesus Christ for the Young, Vol. 4 And His Life Depicted in a Gallery of Eighty Paintings

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The Life of Jesus Christ for the Young, Vol. 4 And His Life Depicted in a Gallery of Eighty Paintings

by Richard Newton

EN·~6 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total

THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE YOUNG

0:23

CONTENTS VOLUME IV

0:19

THE GALLERY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST VOLUME IV

0:52

JESUS IN GETHSEMANE

35:20

THE BETRAYAL AND DESERTION

37:23

THE TRIAL

38:25

THE CRUCIFIXION

40:46

THE BURIAL

37:28

THE RESURRECTION

38:25

THE ASCENSION

43:23
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Description

This fourth volume continues the vivid, illustrated journey through the life of Jesus, turning its focus to the intense moments of his final days. With a gallery of eighty carefully selected paintings, listeners are guided through scenes such as the garden of Gethsemane, the trial before Pilate, the crucifixion, and the hopeful rise of the early church. Each artwork is paired with thoughtful commentary that invites young minds to explore both the historical details and the deeper spiritual lessons.

The narration balances clear storytelling with gentle reflection, using familiar analogies—like a sailor measuring the ocean’s depth—to help listeners grasp the layers of meaning behind Jesus’ words and actions. While the account remains accessible, it also encourages thoughtful contemplation, making the early chapters of the Passion both engaging and meaningful for a youthful audience.

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Full title

The Life of Jesus Christ for the Young, Vol. 4 And His Life Depicted in a Gallery of Eighty Paintings And His Life Depicted in a Gallery of Eighty Paintings

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (394K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: George Barrie's Sons, 1913.

Credits

Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Jan 28, 2022

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Richard Newton

Richard Newton

1813–1887

An Episcopal minister and popular writer for young readers, he became known for lively religious books that aimed to make Bible stories, church history, and everyday faith easy to grasp. Charles Spurgeon reportedly called him "the Prince of Preachers to the young," a fitting nickname for an author whose work stayed focused on children and families.

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