| The Beggar's Bible Contributor(s): Vernon, Louise (Author) |
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ISBN: 0836117328 ISBN-13: 9780836117325 Publisher: Herald Press (VA) OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1971 Annotation: Thirteen-year-old Arnold Hutton wanted to go to college. How could he go without money? He had to earn his living some way. Should he work in the fields or beg for the church?Why did Arnold lose his temper and hit his friend Timothy's little brother? What was Arnold's punishment? Why did he run away? Above all, why was the Bible entrusted to beggars?The Beggar's Bible is based on John Wycliffe's own writings, as well as histories of those times. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Christianity |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 77131534 |
| Series: Louise A. Vernon Religious Heritage |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5.31" W x 8.23" (0.42 lbs) 136 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian - Topical - Home Schooling |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: John Wycliffe is a famous Oxford professor who translated the Bible into English. Wycliffe believes that everyone should be able to read the Bible. Arnold Hutton hears Wycliffe's teachings and is inspired by his ideas. Arnold learns that Wycliffe's enemies are sending spies to his lectures and encouraging Oxford students to riot. Will Arnold be able to convince Wycliffe that he is in danger? Will they be able to save the English translation of the Bible? For 9-to-14-year-olds. |
Contributor Bio(s): Vernon, Louise: - Louise A. Vernon was born in Coquille, Oregon. As children, her grandparents crossed the Great Plains in covered wagons. After graduating from Willamette University, she studied music and creative writing, which she taught in the San Jose public schools. |