The Good Shepherd: A Life of Christ for Children

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 Good Shepherd: A Life of Christ for Children" by Anonymous is a children's religious narrative likely written in the early to mid-20th century. This book provides a simplified retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, presented in a format designed for young readers, emphasizing key theological concepts and moral lessons. It aims to introduce children to the story of Christ's life, his teachings, miracles, and the significance of his death and resurrection. The narrative unfolds in a series of chapters that detail events from Jesus' birth in Bethlehem to his resurrection after crucifixion. Through engaging stories, it portrays significant moments such as the Annunciation to Mary, the miracles he performed, the parables he taught, and his compassionate interactions with the marginalized. The book emphasizes themes of love, forgiveness, and redemption, illustrated through famous stories like the Prodigal Son and the Good Samaritan. It concludes with the resurrection, ultimately portraying Jesus as a caring shepherd who offers eternal salvation to all who believe in him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2006-06-11