The Parables of the Saviour : The Good Child's Library, Tenth Book

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Parables of the Saviour" by Anonymous is a children's literary work presented in verse form, likely produced in the mid-19th century. The book serves as an engaging and educational introduction to the parables found in the New Testament, making them accessible and relatable to young readers. Overall, it emphasizes moral and spiritual lessons in a manner that encourages a taste for Scripture reading among children. The content of the book consists of a collection of well-known parables narrated in easy verse, each designed to convey important lessons about faith, forgiveness, compassion, and the nature of God's Kingdom. Key stories include "The Sower," which teaches about the different responses to God's word, and "The Prodigal Son," illustrating themes of repentance and redemption. Other parables, like "The Good Samaritan" and "The Lost Sheep," further highlight the importance of mercy and the value of every individual. Each verse not only conveys the narrative but also encourages children to reflect on their own values and actions, promoting a life of kindness and faithfulness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Preface

The sower

The tares and the wheat

The unmerciful servant

The good Samaritan

The rich fool

The lost sheep

The barren fig tree

The unjust judge

The Pharisee and the Publican

The rich man and Lazarus

The prodigal son

The ten virgins

The judgement

Conclusion.

Credits:

Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Children, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-02-01