Little Folded Hands

AnonymousProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.2

Word count: 24K words
Chapters: 3

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Little Folded Hands by AnonymousAuthor: Anonymous,Language: English, Class: BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship, Release Date: Feb 1, 2004

Editor's review

Little Folded Hands is a short English religious book in the Project Gutenberg collection, classified under Christian practical theology and worship (BV). Judging by the title and classification, its content relates to prayer, devotional practice, or worship, and the author is listed as Anonymous. Its value lies mainly in showing the style and expression of early Christian devotional literature; it is short and suits supplementary reading in religious literature or English devotional texts. For general readers the subject is specialized, with little plot or story, and the experience is closer to a collection of short pieces or prayers. It is better suited to readers with a Christian background or an interest in religious texts for casual browsing than as a general-audience recommendation.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with a Christian background who want short devotional texts
Researchers or enthusiasts interested in religious literature and worship texts
Readers with basic English who want to practice reading religious English

Not a good fit for

Readers uninterested in religion who only want stories or novels
Beginners with weak English who struggle with religious terminology
Readers expecting systematic theology or academic study

Reading tips

Read a short passage each day with quiet reflection or notes; there is no need to rush.
Mark religious terms and look them up together later rather than interrupting the reading flow.
Read it as devotional short pieces rather than continuous narrative; browsing by theme or section is fine.
For English study, copy out short sentences and imitate their phrasing.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What is the book mainly about?

Judging by the title and its classification under Christian practical theology, it should be a short religious work related to prayer or devotional practice. The available information gives no detailed table of contents; consult the original to confirm the specific pieces.

Who is the author?

The author is listed as Anonymous; the available information provides no further identity details.

Is it worthwhile for non-Christians to read?

It can serve as a sample of Christian devotional style and English religious expression, but without interest in the subject, motivation to read may be low.

Is this book long or short?

The available information gives no word count, but judging by the typical form of public-domain small books and the title, it should be short and suited to reading in spare moments.

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Anonymous Author

Anonymous is a collective designation used in English-language publishing for works whose authorship is unknown or unsigned, rather than the real name of a single author. The 716 titles attributed to this name include the Gospel of John, Psalms, Romans, Luke, Philippians, and 1 Corinthians from the World English Bible, as well as the Gospel of John and Psalms from the King James Version. Such texts are mainly religious classics and ancient folk traditions that were copied, translated, and compiled over long periods, making their original authors difficult to trace; they therefore circulated anonymously. Public information is limited, and neither nationality nor dates of birth and death can be confirmed. The significance of anonymity lies in focusing attention on the works themselves rather than on authorial identity, and in reminding readers of the collective and variable nature of texts in transmission.