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Katzenberg's Biblical History for Home and School: Part III, Death of Moses to the Last of the Judges Katzenberg's Biblical History for Home and School: Part III, Death of Moses to the Last of the Judges

This book is Part III of Katzenberg's Biblical History for Home and School, covering the period from the death of Moses to the last of the Judges. Published by Bloch Publishing Company, likely around 1913, it is part of a larger series designed for home and school use. This particular copy shows ownership markings, indicating previous use.

Primary Bible History for Young Israel Primary Bible History for Young Israel

This book, published by Bloch Publishing Company in 1908, presents a simplified version of Bible history tailored for young Jewish children. The book's content focuses on key events and figures from the Hebrew Bible, presented in a manner suitable for a younger audience. This particular copy shows evidence of previous ownership through a signature.

Scripture History Simply Arranged for the Use of Jewish Schools Scripture History Simply Arranged for the Use of Jewish Schools

This book, "Scripture History Simply Arranged for the Use of Jewish Schools," is an 84-page volume printed for the Sunday Schools of Congregation B'nai Jeshurun in New York. Published in 1879 by H. Sakolski's Hebrew Book Store (53 Division Street, New York), it represents a later edition (the first American edition was published in 1870). This edition is not listed in OCLC, making this copy at the University of Pennsylvania a unique resource.

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

The History of Jonah The History of Jonah

This small children's book recounts the biblical story of Jonah. Published by the American Tract Society around 1833, it was printed by Fanshaw and Mahon Day. The book's author, Reverend Gallaudet, was the former principal of the American Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, and his methods influenced David Seixas's work in Philadelphia.