The Complete Book of Bible Stories by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut

In the answers it was found that ninety-eight of the hundred men named 'The Bible' first on the list of the three books to be chosen. Some years ago, the editor of an English magazine sent a communication to 'the hundred greatest men in Great Britain' asking them this question: 'If for any reason you were to spend a year absolutely alone, in a prison for instance, and could select from your library three volumes to be taken with you as companions in your period of retirement please to inform us what those three books would be.' The inquiry was sent to peers of the realm, prominent leaders in politics, judges, authors, manufacturers, merchants, gentlemen of leisure-men who would represent every aspect of successful life. He also lent his expertise to making works like John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress available to younger readers.Librivox recording of Hurlbut's Story of the Bible Part Five by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut. Some of his works focus on the geography and history of biblical lands, while others impart knowledge about teacher training in biblical studies.

Jesse Lyman Hurlbut was an American clergyman who devoted much of his time, skills and effort to Biblical research and making the Bible accessible to young and old alike. The interesting feature about Hurlbut's Story of The Bible is that it omits some of the tales that may be difficult for a young mind to comprehend or for parents to explain to a young child. This is the ideal way to provide early exposure to the Greatest Story Ever Told. The narrative is in sequential form, but each story can be read as an independent one. The book is also ideal for an informal Bible study class at home or at Sunday School. Parents can also read the tales aloud to younger children or the older ones can read them to their little siblings. Beginning with the Creation, it goes on to relate 168 different stories in a style and language most suited for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Published in 1905, Hurlbut's Story of The Bible – 1 is a wonderful compilation of some of the most important and delightful stories to be found in both the Old and New Testaments. Yet the stories are so memorable and valuable that we want our children to know them as early as possible.

However, very young children may find the language and the ideas quite difficult to assimilate. As a parent, many of us would like our children to be familiar with our sacred books, no matter to which religion or faith we belong.

The Complete Book of Bible Stories by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut