Kingless Folk, and Other Addresses on Bible Animals by John Adams
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"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.)
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| Author | Adams, John, 1859-1941 |
|---|---|
| Title | Kingless Folk, and Other Addresses on Bible Animals |
| 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 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Animals in the Bible |
| Subject | Nature in the Bible |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48399 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48399-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 819 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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