Kingless Folk, and Other Addresses on Bible Animals

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adams, John, 1859-1941

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Kingless Folk, and Other Addresses on Bible Animals" by John Adams is a collection of religious discourses likely written in the late 19th century. The work explores various animals mentioned in the Bible, using them as metaphors to convey moral and spiritual lessons. By examining the behaviors and characteristics of these animals, Adams imparts wisdom about virtues such as hard work, self-reliance, and the importance of preparation. At the start of this publication, Adams introduces his readers to the ant, illustrating the wisdom of hard work and self-reliance as embodied by this industrious creature. He reflects on biblical verses that emphasize the ant's diligence and foresight, drawing parallels between the ant's practices and valuable life lessons for young people. The opening portion sets the tone for the addresses that follow, highlighting how biblical animals serve not only as subjects of interest but also as educational tools for moral instruction and personal development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Kingless folk: the ant

Hooks of steel: the bear

The sacred bird: the dove

Little, but wise: the coney

Crowned with honour: the ass's colt

The redbreast

A born mathematician: the bee

The bird of freedom: the swallow

A house of gossamer: the spider

Little follies: the fly

Pearls, not peas: the pearl-oyster

Some other shells

Calves of the stall: the calf

Fur or feather? the bat

Onward and upward: the eagle

The victor vanquished: the lion

The bird of the dawn: the cock-crowing

Peace.

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2015-03-02