A Life of St. John for the Young by George Ludington Weed
QR code
"A Life of St. John for the Young" by George Ludington Weed is a biographical account aimed at young readers, written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life of St. John, one of the disciples of Jesus, emphasizing his early experiences and the influences that shaped him into a devoted follower of Christ. By presenting St. John's life in a narrative form, the book seeks to engage and
inspire its youthful audience. The opening of the volume introduces readers to the context in which St. John lived, particularly the geographical and social landscape of Galilee, where he grew up as a fisherman alongside his family and fellow disciples. Weed outlines the circumstances of John's early life, describing the environment of diverse cultures and the teachings prevalent among the Jewish community regarding the anticipated Messiah. The narrative hints at John's familial connections to Jesus and sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his development as a key figure among Jesus' closest followers. Throughout this introduction, Weed establishes a strong foundation for the themes of faith, friendship, and the pursuit of understanding divine truths, all tailored for a younger audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Weed, George Ludington, 1828-1904 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 00006978 |
| Title | A Life of St. John for the Young |
| Credits |
Produced by Janet Blenkinship, Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | John, the Apostle, Saint |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17166 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17166-1 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 412 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!