author
Charles Foster
1822–1887
Known for making Bible stories and religious reading accessible to families and children, this 19th-century Philadelphia publisher and writer reached a wide audience with simple, engaging retellings. His best-known work, The Story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, remained in circulation well after his death.
1 Audiobook
New Lights on Old Paths
by Charles Foster
About the author
Charles Foster (1822–1887) was an American religious writer and publisher based in Philadelphia. Library and bibliographic records identify him as the author of works including The Story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, New Lights on Old Paths, and First Steps for Little Feet in Gospel Paths.
His books were written in a plain, approachable style, often aimed at general readers and especially young people. That focus on clear storytelling helped make biblical history and Christian teaching feel more welcoming to family audiences.
Foster was also closely connected with his own publishing enterprise, and editions of his books continued to appear after his death in 1887. While detailed biographical information about his personal life is hard to confirm from major reference sources, his surviving works show a strong interest in popular religious education and illustrated devotional reading.