The stories of Jesus come alive in this collection "There have been many famous men in this world, and every one wishes to know who they were and why they are called great... Did you ever think that there is one man who has been talked about, and written about, and sung about, more than any other man in all the world; and that man is Jesus?" --From the beginning of Hurlbut's Life of Christ Hulbut's Life of Christ for Young and Old is a collection of Bible stories with simple yet beautiful language. Like his collection of stories from the entire Bible, this book is an excellent resource for Christian families. The gospel narrative is thoroughly retold in chronological order with detail and respect to the original text. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes

In the tradition of parents telling their children stories from the Bible, this new edition of a delightful book presents a continuous narrative of the Scriptures that brings the great heroes and events from the Bible to life. It is unabridged and features 168 stories from the Old and New Testaments, copious BW illustrations, a presentation page and a retouched version of the 1904 cover. Since it was written in 1904 by an American Methodist Episcopal Clergyman, Jesse Lyman Hurlbut, over 4 million copies have been distributed.

Dive into the epic saga of faith, courage, and transformation that spans centuries—the story of the Christian Church. In this captivating narrative, Jesse Lyman Hurlbut weaves together the threads of history, theology, and human endeavor to illuminate the remarkable journey of Christianity. From the humble beginnings of a small band of disciples in Jerusalem to the global movement that shapes cultures and hearts today, The Story of the Christian Church unfolds with vivid detail. Hurlbut invites you to witness the struggles, triumphs, and pivotal moments that shaped the Church’s destiny.

The large carnivores reign supreme in the African wild - superior, powerful, skillful and feared. From the big cats to the endangered wild dog and Ethiopian wolf, the often-maligned hyenas and the opportunistic jackel, these hunters captivate, fascinate and excite, and provide the raw drama of Africa, sought after by many wildlife lovers. This text brings many years of study and practical research in revealing the origins, the present struggle for survival and the uncertain future of Africa's predatory mammals. The examination of their behaviour, social make-up, relations and interactions is supported by dramatic photography.