The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob by James Hartwell Willard
QR code
"The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob" by J. H. Willard is an illustrated children's book that falls under the category of historical biblical accounts, specifically aimed at young readers. Written in the early 20th century, it narrates the life of Jacob, a key figure in the Old Testament of the Bible, and emphasizes moral themes such as family dynamics, deception, and divine promise. The book offers an accessible retelling of Jacob's
story that highlights his significant actions and the impact they had on his family and the Israelite nation. The tale begins with Jacob's birth as the younger twin of Esau, focusing on the contrasting personalities of the brothers. The narrative chronicles how Jacob, encouraged by his mother Rebekah, cunningly acquires his brother's birthright and later deceives their blind father, Isaac, to receive a blessing meant for Esau. This act ignites conflict, leading Jacob to flee to his uncle Laban's house, where he navigates further challenges, including working for seven years to marry the woman he loves, Rachel. The story unfolds through Jacob's encounters with divine beings and culminates in themes of reconciliation when he eventually reunites with Esau, underscoring the transformative power of faith and family. The book culminates in Jacob's blessings to his own sons and his final requests, making it a compelling tale for young readers to learn about important biblical values and lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Willard, James Hartwell, 1847- |
|---|---|
| Title | The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible stories -- Old Testament |
| Subject | Bible. Old Testament -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Jacob (Biblical patriarch) -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14643 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2005 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 444 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!