Tales and Customs of the Ancient Hebrews for Young Readers

Originally published in 1903, this short, easy-to-read book is an engaging account of the way the ancient Hebrews lived, through the story of David, the shepherd boy. In clear and simple prose, the author presents details of the clothing they constructed, the tents they built, the food they harvested, and the music they enjoyed. Additional information about their lives is shared through the stories of Moses, Ruth, and Joseph.In the author’s words: “It has been the object of the writer to weave into story form the customs and manners of the ancient Hebrews, that the old familiar but always beautiful Hebrew stories will be doubly interesting, and will also stimulate in the minds of [readers their] innate longing for knowledge of other times and other manners.Note: The original edition contains several simple illustrations; however, they are not included in this Kindle edition.CONTENTSDavidStory of MosesStory of RuthStory of JosephDavid and GoliathDavid and Jonathan Read more