The Children of Holy Scripture (1880)

The Children of Holy Scripture is a book written by Lucy Fletcher Massey and first published in 1880. The book is a collection of stories from the Bible, retold for children. Massey's aim was to make the stories accessible to young readers, while also conveying the moral lessons and spiritual messages contained within them.The book covers many well-known stories from the Old and New Testaments, including the creation story, Noah's Ark, the Ten Commandments, the Nativity, and the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Each story is written in simple, clear language, with an emphasis on the key themes and messages.In addition to the retellings of the Bible stories, the book also includes illustrations by various artists, including Gustave Dor????? and John Everett Millais. These illustrations help to bring the stories to life and make them more engaging for young readers.Overall, The Children of Holy Scripture is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of young readers. Its clear and accessible language, combined with its beautiful illustrations, make it a perfect introduction to the Bible for children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.