02002cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000200011324500220013326400510015530000470020633600260025333700260027933800360030550000310034152010900037253400730146265300670153565300670160285600430166972839UtSlPG20260610134702.0mcr n260607r20241928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBS1 aShaw, Catharine14aThe promised land 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-01-31  a"The Promised Land: Bible Stories Retold" by Catharine Shaw is a collection of retold biblical stories written in the early 20th century. The book presents key narratives from the Bible, designed to be accessible and engaging, often highlighting characters like Joseph, Moses, and Samson. It aims to impart moral lessons and offer reflections on faith through these timeless tales.  The opening of the book begins with the story of Joseph, highlighting the themes of God's providence and the trials faced by those who are faithful. Readers are introduced to Joseph’s early life, his dreams, and the jealousy of his brothers which ultimately leads to his betrayal and sale into slavery. Despite the adversity he faces, Joseph remains steadfast, illustrating a moral lesson about resilience and divine purpose. Additionally, it sets the tone for the stories to come, emphasizing that God's hand is present even in difficult circumstances, as indicated by Joseph’s eventual rise to power in Egypt and his reconciliation with his brothers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd., 1928  aBible stories, English -- Old Testament -- Juvenile literature  aBible stories, English -- New Testament -- Juvenile literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72839