Bible stories retold by L.L. Weedon.
Retold simply but not without dignity.
Bible stories. Old Testament; with
an introduction
and notes by R.G. Moulton.
“Stories in the language
of Scripture, altered only by
omissions.”
Bible stories in Bible language, by E.T. Potter.
Similar in plan to the Moulton and Tappan editions.
Garden of Eden, by G. Hodges.
Stories from the first nine
books of the Old Testament.
Somewhat modern in spirit.
Contains: The Creation; Story of
Noah; Story of Abraham; Story
of Joseph; Story of Moses;
Stories of Gideon and Samson;
Story of David; Story of Ruth;
Story of Samuel.
Old, old story book, compiled from the Old Testament by E.M. Tappan.
The Bible text is followed
literally, omissions being made
for the sake of clearness.
Old Testament stories, selected for the children by E. Chisholm.
Retains the dignity and simplicity
of the Bible narrative.
Contains: Story of Abraham;
Story of Joseph; Story of Moses.
Stories from the Old Testament for children, by H.S.B. Beale.
Told in the language of the Bible save where the abridgment requires explanation from the author. Contains: Story of Abraham; Story of Joseph; Story of Moses; Stories of Gideon and Samson; Story of David; Story of Solomon; Little Samuel.
Story of the Bible, by C. Foster.
“Told in simple language
adapted to all ages, but especially
to the young.”
Story of the chosen people, by H.A. Guerber.
A direct, historical narrative having considerable background.
STORIES FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT.
1. The child Jesus.
The birth of Jesus—The
flight into Egypt—The return to
Nazareth—The boy
in the temple.
2. The beginning of Jesus’ ministry.
Jesus’ baptism—His
temptation—Choosing His disciples—The
miracle of the fishes.
3. Miracles.
The man with palsy—At
the pool of Bethesda—The man with the
withered hand—The
sermon on the mount.
4. Other miracles.
He heals the son of the widow
of Nain—Jairus’ daughter—He
feeds the multitude—He
walks on the sea—He raises Lazarus
from the dead.
5. Parables.
The lost sheep—The
prodigal son—The sower—The story
of the
Good Samaritan—Jesus
blesses little children.
6. Last events in Jesus’ life on earth.
His betrayal by Judas—His
crucifixion—The women at the
tomb—His resurrection
from the dead—The last supper—His
ascension into heaven.
7. St. Stephen, the first martyr.
St. Peter’s
vision.
8. Story of St. Paul.