| Author |
Wyzewa, Teodor de, 1862-1917 |
| LoC No. |
02024526
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| Title |
Contes Chrétiens
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| Original Publication |
France: Perrin et Cie,1902.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Le baptême de Jésus -- Les disciples d'Emmaüs -- Barsabas -- Le fils de la veuve de Naïm.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"Contes Chrétiens" by Teodor de Wyzewa is a collection of narratives likely written in the early 20th century. The text delves into biblical themes, primarily revolving around the life of Jesus Christ, emphasizing his interactions with various characters and illustrating moral lessons through storytelling. The stories are framed within the context of Christian teachings, making them reflective and inspirational. The opening portion introduces us to the scenes preceding the baptism of Jesus in the Jourdain River, highlighting the enthusiastic reception Jesus receives as he arrives in Bethany along with the crowd. It vividly portrays John the Baptist in his role as a prophet drawing people from Jerusalem and Judea to confess their sins. As Jesus approaches to be baptized, he is greeted with acclaim from the crowd, signaling the beginnings of his ministry. We witness the palpable excitement of the people as they partake in the spiritual significance of the event while also hinting at deeper theological themes that will resonate throughout the collection. Essentially, this initial passage sets a tone of reverence and anticipation surrounding the divine mission of Jesus. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Bible. New Testament -- History of Biblical events
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67120 |
| Release Date |
Jan 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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