The Bible and Its Story, Taught By One Thousand Picture Lessons

Children's book
The Bible and Its Story, Taught By One Thousand Picture Lessons
EditorCharles F. Horne
IllustratorMichelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, et al.
GenreJuvenile literature
PublisherFrancis R. Niglutsch

The Bible and Its Story, Taught By One Thousand Picture Lessons is a pedagogical children's book series in 10 volumes published Francis R. Niglutsch in 1908 and 1909[1]: frontispiece  illustrating pivotal scenes from the Holy Bible; edited by Charles F. Horne and Julius August Brewer, it is in the public domain.

The compilation featured artwork from over 70 artists, from renaissance masters to artists living at the time.[1]: rear matter  Notable Victorian artist Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema's etchings are from late in his career.[2]

  • One of Alma-Tadema's etchings depicts Joseph's return to his people
    One of Alma-Tadema's etchings depicts Joseph's return to his people
  • Miriam and her husband Aaron argue a point of comparative religion with Moses and his Midianite (or Kushite) wife Zipporah
    Miriam and her husband Aaron argue a point of comparative religion with Moses and his Midianite (or Kushite) wife Zipporah
  • The Daughters of Zelophehad
    The Daughters of Zelophehad
  • Ezekiel 34:25 by an unknown Italian artist, published by Francis R. Niglutsch, New York, in 1908. vol. 8.
    Ezekiel 34:25 by an unknown Italian artist, published by Francis R. Niglutsch, New York, in 1908. vol. 8.
  • Give Us Barabbas!
    Give Us Barabbas!

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b Charles Francis Horne; Julius August Brewer, eds. (1908–1909). The Bible and Its Story, Taught By One Thousand Picture Lessons. New York: Francis R. Niglutsch. OCLC 906107634.
  2. ^ "Artwork From The Bible and Its Story, vol. 1". Grace Communion International Archive. Retrieved 2023-01-03.


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