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Title: A Layman's Life of Jesus

Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "A Layman's Life of Jesus" by Major S. H. M. Byers is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work aims to present a simplified and approachable narrative of the life of Jesus Christ, free from the complexities of religious dogma. Byers seeks to make the essence of Jesus’ story relatable, particularly for young readers, by painting a vivid picture of his time and experiences. The opening of the book sets the stage for Jesus’ life in Galilee, emphasizing the beauty of the landscape and the simplicity of village life during that time. Byers introduces Jesus as a youthful carpenter in Nazareth, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Palestine. As he describes the serene environment, he hints at the complexity of the political and social climate of the era, ruled by the Roman Empire. The author also reflects on Jesus’s upbringing, exploring his intellectual and spiritual development amidst the cultural influences of the time. This introduction aims to draw readers in with a rich context that humanizes Jesus, setting the stage for his later ministry and teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Byers, S. H. M. (Samuel Hawkins Marshall), 1838-1933

EBook No.: 41500

Published: Nov 28, 2012

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: Jesus Christ -- Biography

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Layman's Life of Jesus

Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Julia Neufeld and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "A Layman's Life of Jesus" by Major S. H. M. Byers is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work aims to present a simplified and approachable narrative of the life of Jesus Christ, free from the complexities of religious dogma. Byers seeks to make the essence of Jesus’ story relatable, particularly for young readers, by painting a vivid picture of his time and experiences. The opening of the book sets the stage for Jesus’ life in Galilee, emphasizing the beauty of the landscape and the simplicity of village life during that time. Byers introduces Jesus as a youthful carpenter in Nazareth, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Palestine. As he describes the serene environment, he hints at the complexity of the political and social climate of the era, ruled by the Roman Empire. The author also reflects on Jesus’s upbringing, exploring his intellectual and spiritual development amidst the cultural influences of the time. This introduction aims to draw readers in with a rich context that humanizes Jesus, setting the stage for his later ministry and teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Byers, S. H. M. (Samuel Hawkins Marshall), 1838-1933

EBook No.: 41500

Published: Nov 28, 2012

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: Jesus Christ -- Biography

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.