The Child's First Bible: Mainly in Words of One and Two Syllables for Younger Children, with Map and Questions

Book published in New York in 1877 by Rev. Dr. DeSola Mendes. This first edition of a children's Bible in the USA provides an abridged version of the story of Noah, staying close to the Book of Genesis, and includes questions to help children recall facts. Singerman 2643 locates only 3 copies; WorldCat lists 2. The book's aim was to present the Biblical text in a simplified form suitable for young children, focusing on factual recall rather than theological interpretation.

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  • Mendes, Rev Dr. DeSola

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