the prince of life: the story of christ for young people [Paperback] canavan, francis

the prince of life: the story of christ for young people [Paperback] canavan, francis

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1955 published by Morehouse-Gorham Co. Paperback cover has some shelf wear, fading and slight tearing at edges. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This vintage 1955 copy offers a glimpse into mid-20th century religious education, presenting the life of Christ in narrative form for young readers. By Catholic priest and educator Francis Canavan, it aimed to make gospel stories accessible yet reverent. While worn, the preserved interior allows modern readers to experience this historical artifact from the post-war era. For collectors of vintage children’s/religious literature and those studying the evolution of faith-based pedagogy, this well-maintained copy holds cultural significance.

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1955 published by Morehouse-Gorham Co. Paperback cover has some shelf wear, fading and slight tearing at edges. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This vintage copy of “the prince of life: the story of christ for young people” by Francis Canavan offers a unique glimpse into mid-20th century religious education for children. Published in 1955 by the Episcopal Morehouse-Gorham Co., this book presents the life of Jesus Christ in a narrative format aimed at capturing the imagination of young readers. Canavan, a Catholic priest and educator, likely drew upon his experience teaching youth to craft an accessible yet reverent retelling of the gospel stories.

While the exterior shows signs of its age, the interior pages remain clean and the binding intact, allowing modern readers to experience this historical artifact as it was encountered by previous generations. For collectors of vintage children’s literature or religious texts, this well-preserved copy represents a fascinating intersection of faith, pedagogy, and post-war American culture. Researchers and those interested in the evolution of religious education will find value in examining how this work framed biblical events for its young audience.

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