Hurlbut's Story of the Bible [Audio Cassette]

Jesse Lyman Hurlbut (Author), Robert Whitefield (Narrator)

Book Description

A continuous narrative of the Scriptures that brings the great heroes and events of Bible days to life. Features 168 stories covering the whole Bible, 192 illustrations, presentation page, pronunciation key, maps, and study questions for teaching.

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Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

This expanded edition of Jesse Lyman Hurlbut's classic retelling of 168 stories from the Bible contains the following additional feature: - Hurlbut's Bible Lessons (64 pages of questions and answers on the stories and themes of the Old and New Testaments). More than 4,000,000 copies of Hurlbut's Story of the Bible have been distributed since its publication. This new edition of "America's favorite Bible story book" maintains the standard features and have accounted for its popularity through the years. These are: the 168 Bible stories from Genesis to Revelation; beautiful full-color paintings by distinguished artists; 160 two-color illustrations by Steele Savage. Printed in large and clear type, the more than 800 pages of material contained in this new edition of a beloved religious classic makes Hurlbut's Story of the Bible a treasured gift for the entire family. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

The late Dr. Jesse Lyman Hurlbert was an ordained minister, serving several congregations during his life. He also held the position of General Secretary of the Sunday School Union and the Trust Society of the Methodist Church. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks (December 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786110899
• ISBN-13: 978-0786110896
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,270,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read. Got an A in college Bible because of it., July 18, 1998

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D.J.Stephenson([e-mail]) (Abilene, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hurlbut's Story of the Bible, Revised Edition (Hardcover)

I read it when I was 7 years old. The best birthday present I ever got. I couldn't put it down because it was so interesting. It taught me the chronological order of all the patriarchs and prophets of the Old Testament in a way that made it go into long term memory. Years later, I took an "Introduction to the Old Testament" course my freshman year of college. Ninety-five percent of what I needed to learn for that course I already knew because of reading "Hurlbut's Story of the Bible"when I was 7. I got an A in the course! When my two children came along, I let them read "Hurlbut's Story of the Bible", and they have both gotten A's in freshman Bible class at their colleges. In summary, it is easy to read, is interesting to read, is written in chronological order, goes into long term memory,and is my top recommendation for the best Bible story book to give to children.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book is easy and comprehensive for young folks, July 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Hurlbut's Story of the Bible, Revised Edition (Hardcover)

A copy of this book has been in my family since 1932. My grandmother read it to my father , my father to his sons and I to my sons and now to my grandchildren. I find the format that was used by the author to be as timeless as the subject. As a child I loved listening to my father read this to us and I know my grandchildren love hearing it read to them. The explaination of the meanings of words, the simplistic use of definitions helps us all to understand and picture what is often difficult ot understand in the Bible. This is an excellant book for the whole family. I recamend it highly.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Comprehensive Bible "story book" I've Ever Read, May 13, 2000

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William (Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hurlbut's Story of the Bible, Revised Edition (Hardcover)

Hurlbut's Story of the Bible was the first and best comprehensive "Bible story book" I read and re-read. As an adult it remains my favorite and now I am sharing it with my own children.

Hurlbut's tells all the stories you remember from Sunday School as well as many that you may not know. It explains with clear and exciting language that is simple enough for children but also interesting for adults. It is almost like reading a thrilling novel, you can hardly wait to find out what happens next. I cannot recommend it enough.