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Title: The Village in the Mountains; Conversion of Peter Bayssière; and History of a Bible
Credits: Produced by Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Village in the Mountains; Conversion of Peter Bayssière; and History of a Bible" is a historical narrative likely crafted during the early 19th century. This text recounts the journey and spiritual awakening of a merchant, M. ----, who encounters the impoverished yet devout villagers living harmoniously in a remote mountainous area. The narrative explores themes of faith, the power of scripture, and the significance of community in the Christian life. The opening of this work introduces M. ----, who, while traversing the picturesque but rugged terrain, comes upon a small hamlet where a crisis involving a child draws him into an unexpected interaction with the village's inhabitants. The villagers, notably an elderly widow and her family, reveal their struggle for spiritual sustenance, expressing a longing for the scriptures in their lives. M. ---- learns that they gather to pray and discuss the Bible despite facing persecution, and he is moved by their kindness and faith. His commitment to provide them with copies of the New Testament sets into motion a series of events that highlight the transformative impact of faith and the longing for spiritual truth amidst societal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Wilder, Sampson Vryling Stoddard, 1780-1865
EBook No.: 10831
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: Bible -- Publication and distribution
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Village in the Mountains; Conversion of Peter Bayssière; and History of a Bible
Credits: Produced by Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Village in the Mountains; Conversion of Peter Bayssière; and History of a Bible" is a historical narrative likely crafted during the early 19th century. This text recounts the journey and spiritual awakening of a merchant, M. ----, who encounters the impoverished yet devout villagers living harmoniously in a remote mountainous area. The narrative explores themes of faith, the power of scripture, and the significance of community in the Christian life. The opening of this work introduces M. ----, who, while traversing the picturesque but rugged terrain, comes upon a small hamlet where a crisis involving a child draws him into an unexpected interaction with the village's inhabitants. The villagers, notably an elderly widow and her family, reveal their struggle for spiritual sustenance, expressing a longing for the scriptures in their lives. M. ---- learns that they gather to pray and discuss the Bible despite facing persecution, and he is moved by their kindness and faith. His commitment to provide them with copies of the New Testament sets into motion a series of events that highlight the transformative impact of faith and the longing for spiritual truth amidst societal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Wilder, Sampson Vryling Stoddard, 1780-1865
EBook No.: 10831
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: Bible -- Publication and distribution
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.