The Little Child's Book of Divinity by John R. Macduff

"The Little Child's Book of Divinity" by John R. Macduff is a religious educational book intended for children, written in the mid-19th century. The book provides a gentle introduction to foundational Christian doctrines and Bible teachings through a series of engaging stories narrated by a loving grandmother to her curious granddaughter, Emma. Its primary topic is the explanation of complex theological concepts in a manner that is accessible and understandable to young readers. In the book, the grandmother and Emma engage in a series of conversations during their Sabbath evenings, where the grandmother patiently explains key biblical doctrines, such as the nature of God, sin, redemption, justification, and the hope of eternal life. Through these dialogues, readers witness Emma's growth in understanding as she learns about God's love and grace, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the joy of salvation. Each chapter builds upon the previous, deepening Emma's faith and understanding while emphasizing the importance of spiritual truths in a child's life. The book ultimately aims to instill foundational beliefs in its young audience, fostering both knowledge and a heartfelt relationship with God. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Macduff, John R. (John Ross), 1818-1895
Title The Little Child's Book of Divinity
or Grandmamma's Stories about Bible Doctrines
Credits Produced by Heiko Evermann, Lisa Anne Hatfield and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Subject Theology, Doctrinal -- Juvenile literature
Subject Christianity -- Juvenile literature
Subject Bible -- Study and teaching -- Juvenile literature
Category Text
eBook-No. 52001
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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