The Life of Our Lord: Written for His Children During the Years 1846 to 1849
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (939 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1598597817 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 353 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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“I am very anxious that you should know something about the history of Jesus Christ. For everyone ought to know about him. Originally written for his own children, it wasn't until the death of Dickens' last living son that the manuscript was finally published in 1934.. No one ever lived who was so good, so kind, so gentle, and so sorry for all people who did wrong or were in any way ill or miserable, as He was.”— Charles DickensCharles Dickens wrote The Life of Our Lord around the same time he was finishing David Copperfield, but to listeners raised on a diet of Dickensian wit and indignation, his rendering of Jesus' life may come as something of a surprise.Dickens approaches his subject with simple reverence, retelling the New Testament in a manner suitable for young children – who were, in fact, his only intended audience
Indeed, he strictly forbade publication of The Life during his lifetime and begged his sister to make sure that they "would never even hand the manuscript, or a copy of it, to anyone to take out of the house." It wasn't until the death of Dickens's last living son that the manuscript was finally published in 1934. Though he left his trademark comedy behind, Dickens's liberal social conscience is still evident in what he chooses to emphasize about Jesus: "My Dear Children," he begins, I am very anxious that you should know something about the History of Jesus Christ. Gamp anywhere in this brief volume; no Pecksniffs, Podsnaps, or Mulberries, either. This is a simple, straightforward account of Jesus' life and teachings, with an occasional touch of whimsy: "You never saw a locust, because they belong to that country near Jerusalem, which is
KJJJK said A Wonderful Little Treasure. For those who love the tales of Dickens, especially books like David Copperfield, you will probably be disappointed. However, this little curiosity fascinates in its true simplicity and its colloquial style. Dickens wrote this for his own children and did not want it published. After the death of his last son, Sir Henry Fielding Dickens, who left a note in his will stating that if the family were to vote to publish, he would allow it to be done. This . Tom Winfield said Dickens' account of Jesus' life shows his faith. This book is for those who want to know if the famous writer Charles Dickens believed in and followed Jesus Christ. The title, "The Life of Our Lord," in itself shows he considers Jesus to be his Lord too. Inside the covers, he speaks in adoration of Christ and what He did for us. It is his account of the life or mission of Jesus, written strictly for his children, not for publication. He finished it in 18Dickens' account of Jesus' life shows his faith Tom Winfield This book is for those who want to know if the famous writer Charles Dickens believed in and followed Jesus Christ. The title, "The Life of Our Lord," in itself shows he considers Jesus to be his Lord too. Inside the covers, he speaks in adoration of Christ and what He did for us. It is his account of the life or mission of Jesus, written strictly for his children, not for publication. He finished it in 1849. He died in 1870. His family allowed it to . 9. He died in 1870. His family allowed it to . Revelation "Beautiful, wholly Dickens." according to Revelation 22:7. How can you NOT love Charles Dickens. This little book is so simply written but so profound. The voice is that of Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew Fred as he was gently chiding Scrooge, "Though Christmas has not put a scrap of gold in my pocket, I dare say it has done me good, and so I say, God bless it."The lessons about kindness toward the poor go straight to the heart. "Never be proud or unkind, my dears, to any poor man, woman, or child. If they are bad,. "Beautiful, wholly Dickens." according to Revelation 22:7. How can you NOT love Charles Dickens. This little book is so simply written but so profound. The voice is that of Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew Fred as he was gently chiding Scrooge, "Though Christmas has not put a scrap of gold in my pocket, I dare say it has done me good, and so I say, God bless it."The lessons about kindness toward the poor go straight to the heart. "Never be proud or unkind, my dears, to any poor man, woman, or child. If they are bad,. :7 said Beautiful, wholly Dickens.. How can you NOT love Charles Dickens. This little book is so simply written but so profound. The voice is that of Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew Fred as he was gently chiding Scrooge, "Though Christmas has not put a scrap of gold in my pocket, I dare say it has done me good, and so I say, God bless it."The lessons about kindness toward the poor go straight to the heart. "Never be proud or unkind, my dears, to any poor man, woman, or child. If they are bad,