The Shepherd Who Did Not Go To Bethlehem (1909)

By Susanne Alice Ranlett

Book Overview

The Shepherd Who Did Not Go To Bethlehem is a children's book written by Susan Alice Ranlett in 1909. The story follows a young shepherd boy named David, who is tasked with watching over his family's sheep on the night of Jesus' birth. Despite his curiosity about the bright star in the sky and the commotion in the nearby town of Bethlehem, David stays with his flock, believing it to be his duty. As the night goes on, David encounters several visitors who tell him about the miraculous birth of a savior in Bethlehem. Despite his initial reluctance to leave his sheep, David eventually decides to go see the baby Jesus for himself. Along the way, he faces various obstacles, including a treacherous river and a group of thieves. Ultimately, David arrives in Bethlehem and meets Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. He is overcome with emotion and realizes the true significance of the night's events. The story ends with David returning to his flock, forever changed by his encounter with the newborn king. The Shepherd Who Did Not Go To Bethlehem is a heartwarming tale that teaches children about the importance of duty, curiosity, and faith. The book features charming illustrations and a timeless message that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167184955
• ISBN13: 9781167184956
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"