02143cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000140011724500340013126400510016530000470021633600260026333700260028933800360031550000310035150800260038252011590040853400450156765300350161265300610164765300490170885600430175799900170180022162UtSlPG20260610133518.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBSaPZ1 aAnonymous10aChildren of the Old Testament 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-07-28  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Children of the Old Testament" by Anonymous is a collection of stories intended for children, written in the early 20th century. The book retells well-known tales from the Old Testament, featuring foundational biblical figures such as Joseph, Moses, Ruth, and Samuel. Aimed at a young audience, it not only provides narratives from scripture but also seeks to impart moral lessons through the actions and faith of these characters.  The opening of the book introduces the story of Joseph the Dreamer, depicting his life as the favorite son of Jacob and detailing his relationships with his brothers. It highlights Joseph's struggles, from the jealousy of his siblings due to their father's favoritism and his special coat, to the pivotal moment when his dreams of grandeur spark their ire, leading to his descent into slavery. As the narrative unfolds, it lays the groundwork for the trials Joseph will face and his journey towards becoming a significant figure in Egypt, setting the stage for themes of betrayal, faith, and eventual redemption that will resonate throughout the various stories in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBible stories -- Old Testament  aBible. Old Testament -- Biography -- Juvenile literature  aChildren in the Bible -- Juvenile literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22162  c63306d63306