A Life of St. John for the Young by George Ludington Weed
"A Life of St. John for the Young" by George Ludington Weed is a biographical account aimed at young readers, written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life of St. John, one of the disciples of Jesus, emphasizing his early experiences and the influences that shaped him into a devoted follower of Christ. By presenting St. John's life in a narrative form, the book seeks to engage and
inspire its youthful audience. The opening of the volume introduces readers to the context in which St. John lived, particularly the geographical and social landscape of Galilee, where he grew up as a fisherman alongside his family and fellow disciples. Weed outlines the circumstances of John's early life, describing the environment of diverse cultures and the teachings prevalent among the Jewish community regarding the anticipated Messiah. The narrative hints at John's familial connections to Jesus and sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his development as a key figure among Jesus' closest followers. Throughout this introduction, Weed establishes a strong foundation for the themes of faith, friendship, and the pursuit of understanding divine truths, all tailored for a younger audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Weed, George Ludington, 1828-1904 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 00006978 |
| Title | A Life of St. John for the Young |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Janet Blenkinship, Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | John, the Apostle, Saint |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17166 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 158 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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