Author |
Brown, Charles Reynolds, 1862-1950 |
Title |
Five Young Men: Messages of Yesterday for the Young Men of To-day
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Contents |
The young man who was a favourite son -- The young man who was an athlete -- The young man who became king -- The young man who was born to the purple -- The young man who changed the history of the world.
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Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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Summary |
"Five Young Men: Messages of Yesterday for the Young Men of To-day" by Charles Reynolds Brown is a collection of motivational addresses written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on guiding and inspiring young men, particularly those navigating the formative years of education and early adulthood, by drawing lessons from biblical figures and their experiences. Each chapter portrays different young men from religious texts, illustrating moral and ethical lessons intended to resonate with the challenges faced by the youth of the time. The opening of this work introduces a preface highlighting the context in which the addresses were delivered, aiming to reach a broader audience of young men during a time of global crisis. It reflects on the complexities of prosperity and adversity as it pertains to moral integrity and character development. The first chapter begins by recounting the story of Joseph, the favorite son who faced family envy and betrayal, emphasizing the lessons learned through adversity, personal growth, and the unyielding spirit of resilience. The narrative sets the stage for deeper reflections on themes of integrity, self-discipline, and the value of character-building experiences in the face of life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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Subject |
Men in the Bible
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
33296 |
Release Date |
Jul 30, 2010 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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