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Title: Beacon Lights of History, Volume 02: Jewish Heroes and Prophets
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Beacon Lights of History, Volume 02: Jewish Heroes and Prophets" by John Lord is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the profound lives and legacies of significant Jewish figures from the scriptures, including Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and others, charting their impact on religion and civilization. At the start of the text, the author introduces Abraham as a pivotal character in history, highlighting his role as a spiritual progenitor to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Lord explores Abraham's faith, the trials he faced, and the profound promises made to him by God. This opening section establishes not only Abraham’s historical and personal significance but also how his faith acts as a cornerstone of religious belief that would influence countless generations. The text sets the stage for a deeper examination of other key figures, each representing unique narratives that intertwine with the broader story of the Jewish people's faith and trials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Lord, John, 1810-1894
EBook No.: 10478
Published: Dec 1, 2003
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: History, Ancient
Subject: Jews -- History -- To 70 A.D.
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Beacon Lights of History, Volume 02: Jewish Heroes and Prophets
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Beacon Lights of History, Volume 02: Jewish Heroes and Prophets" by John Lord is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the profound lives and legacies of significant Jewish figures from the scriptures, including Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and others, charting their impact on religion and civilization. At the start of the text, the author introduces Abraham as a pivotal character in history, highlighting his role as a spiritual progenitor to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Lord explores Abraham's faith, the trials he faced, and the profound promises made to him by God. This opening section establishes not only Abraham’s historical and personal significance but also how his faith acts as a cornerstone of religious belief that would influence countless generations. The text sets the stage for a deeper examination of other key figures, each representing unique narratives that intertwine with the broader story of the Jewish people's faith and trials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Lord, John, 1810-1894
EBook No.: 10478
Published: Dec 1, 2003
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: History, Ancient
Subject: Jews -- History -- To 70 A.D.
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.