“Is Saul also among the prophets?” With my mental ear I hear thus exclaim those in whose view the teller of tales stands immeasurably higher than the rabbi, minister, preacher, scholar, or whatever else may be called he whose vocation it is to disseminate Hebrew religion and wisdom, when they see that one of the latter class has dared to intrude among those who take fiction as their exclusive and legitimate field, and has also ventured before the public with a book of tales. “What would th...

The book offers a series of tales and character sketches that delve into the lives and experiences of Jewish people, particularly focusing on those from the Eastern European Jewish communities. The stories are set in various locales, including the shtetls (small towns) of Eastern Europe and the bustling streets of American cities where Jewish immigrants settled.Drachman's writing is characterized by its vivid portrayals of Jewish life, blending humor, pathos, and a deep sense of cultural h...

Volume Two (I-M) of this three part series includes stories from India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Khasis, Korea, Isle of Man (Manx), Mexico, Mongolia. Contains excerpts from:Tales of the Sun Or Folklore of Southern IndiaCollected by Mrs. Howard Kingscote and Paṇḍit Naṭêsá Sástrî.Folk-Tales of BengalBy the Rev. Lal Behari DayClassic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and RomanceBy Sir Richard F. BurtonEdited by Isabel BurtonTales of th...

Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was a British minister known as the “Prince of Preacher’s” whose writings are considered clazzics and are still in high-demand today. He preached to over 10 million people in his lifetime and published thousands of sermons, besides starting a College for Pastors as well as orphanages for boys and girls.This edition includes:• The original 28 chapters from his Lectures, Volumes 1-3.* Now also includes chapters 29 and 30 fro...

One contemporary scholar and authority on Spurgeon says of this work: "Next to Mr. Spurgeon's great literary work, The Treasury of David, we consider (these) Lectures to My Students his greatest single contribution to the Christian world. There is more practical wisdom, common sense and sage advice packed within these pages than with any other book of similar size, or content." This complete and unabridged edition of Spurgeon's great work will make it possible for today's generation to app...

Begun in 1690, this diary of a forty-four-year-old German Jewish widow, mother of fourteen children, tells how she guided the financial and personal destinies of her children, how she engaged in trade, ran her own factory, and promoted the welfare of her large family. Her memoir, a rare account of an ordinary woman, enlightens not just her children, for whom she wrote it, but all posterity about her life and community. Gluckel speaks to us with determination and humor from the seventeenth ...

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A fascinating look at life in the Jewish ghetto in the 19th century, written by Jewish writer and publicist Karl Emil Franzos.

The Mysterious Stranger by Mark Twain is a carefully prepared Bookjack digital edition of classic literary fiction. The book is presented for clear ebook reading, with metadata and structure designed for discoverability in a modern digital catalogue. Readers will find a work shaped by character, setting, conflict, style, and the lasting pleasures of storytelling, making it a useful addition for anyone exploring Mark Twain's writing or building a library of enduring books.

It is Wonderful to the Christian Preacher to find how Relevant is the Gospel Message to the days through which we are Passing. And, further, that the Darker the days the more Relevent is the Gospel. Contents Include - Peter - Judas - Caiaphas - Herod - Pilate - Barabbas - Siman of Cyrene - Mary the Mother of Jesus - Longinus-The Roman Centurion - Dismas-The Crucified Revolutionary - Joseph of Arimathea - Cleopas of Emmaus

“The Man Nobody Knows” is a 1925 work by American author and advertising executive Bruce Fairchild Barton. His second book, it presents Jesus Christ as a businessman, and 'founder of Modern Business', in an attempt to make the story accessible to contemporary businessman. When first published, it shot to the top of the non-fiction bestseller list. Contents include: Contents include: “Bruce Fairchild Barton”, “How it Came to Be Written”, “The Leader”, “The Outdoor Man”, “The Sociable Man”, ...

Father Considine was particularly sympathetic to those he believed to be overanxious in their approach to God. His Words of Encouragement have helped generations of ordinary people who, though honest and sincere, often find themselves timid and puzzled. His ability to relate the Gospel to the practical and immediate needs of the individual remains as convincing as it ever was.