Illustrerad Veckotidning för de Små Various creator Gauffin, J. B. text utu 2008 monographic sv 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Barnavännen, 1905-05" by Various is a collection of illustrated weekly publications intended for Sunday schools and families, written in the early 20th century. The publication seems to focus on themes related to children and their education within a religious context, including stories that impart moral lessons and spiritual teachings, particularly from a Christian perspective. It features narratives that highlight the love of Jesus for children, illustrating stories from biblical texts, alongside moral tales aimed at instilling good values in young readers. The opening of this collection presents a heartfelt reflection on Jesus' love for children, supported by scriptural references, particularly focusing on the moment when mothers brought their children to Jesus for blessings. The text emphasizes the importance of recognizing children as part of God's kingdom. Following this, the narrative transitions to the story of a young African shepherd boy who, upon hearing about Jesus from a friend who attended a mission school, embarks on a journey to seek Christ. This emphasizes the awakenings of faith and longing for connection with the divine, underscoring the theme of innocence and the pursuit of spiritual truth prevalent throughout the publication. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-12-05 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Svenska missionsförbundet -- Periodicals Children's periodicals, Swedish Christian education -- Periodicals Bible stories, Swedish -- Periodicals Sunday school literature -- Periodicals BX Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27420 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27420 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133627.0 27420