Greatest Book Ever Written, The: Old Testament Story Reverently Retold with Powerful Simplicity

Slight toning, inscription FLEP, rough cut text block, else appears unread unblemished copy in DJ displaying surface/edge wear, as shown, with repaired closed tears, open tears at head/heel of spine.

Illustrated by Rafael Palacios - Map Maker. From Genesis through Malachi he recounts the powerful story of the Old Testament, recapturing the full beauty of antiquity while still remaining faithful to the literal statements of the Scriptures. Illustrated with maps throughout. To insure accuracy, and acceptability to people of all faiths he consulted Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish experts. Fulton Oursler, (1893-1952). American author, editor, journalist is remembered especially for his popular books on Christian themes. Charles Fulton Oursler (1893-1952) was born and raised in Baltimore, son of a city transit worker. His childhood passions were reading and stage magic. He reported for the Baltimore American before an editing job allowed him to move to New York City. He was Supervising Editor of the various magazines and newspapers published by Barnarr Macfadden from 1921-41. He wrote several novels, many of which were of a religious, Christian nature, such as The Greatest Story Ever Told (1949). He also wrote detective stories and magazine articles under the pseudonym Anthony Abbot, as well as multiple plays, but it is for his religious works that he is best remembered.

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