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Little Simon inspirations
Finding the Golden Ruler
"Treat others the way you would like to be treated."John is searching for his "golden ruler." But when he learns it is the golden rule he is looking for, John finds that it was always in his heart.
"Dear Reader,
Little Simon Inspirations is an enriching new line of faith-based books that introduce, strenghten, and celebrate a child's relationship with God and prayer. Karen Hill's books look to encourage chidren to learn more about Jesus and how He is presented in their everyday lives. I recommend Karen and her works without hesitation! Expect wonderful things from Karen Hill and Little Simon Inspirations.
Sincerely,
Max Lucado"
Keep growing faith and joy through Little Simon Inspirations books for your child!
"Dear Reader,
Little Simon Inspirations is an enriching new line of faith-based books that introduce, strenghten, and celebrate a child's relationship with God and prayer. Karen Hill's books look to encourage chidren to learn more about Jesus and how He is presented in their everyday lives. I recommend Karen and her works without hesitation! Expect wonderful things from Karen Hill and Little Simon Inspirations.
Sincerely,
Max Lucado"
Keep growing faith and joy through Little Simon Inspirations books for your child!
24 pages, Paperback
First published July 26, 2005
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October 8, 2023
According to the back cover of this book, a new imprint at Simon & Schuster publishing is LITTLE SIMON INSPIRATIONS. This is decribed as "an enriching line of faith-based books that introduce, strengthen, and celebrate a child's relationship with God and prayer. Karen Hill's books look to encourage children to learn more about Jesus...."
Maybe that could happen from this book, I'd add. Or maybe not. Because this book does attempt to explain the Golden Rule to childen. However, allegiance to any one religion or philosophy is optional.
TO QUOTE AN ARTICLE ON "THE GOLDEN RULE IS OLDER THAN YOU THINK"
The concept of Karma is essentially a version of the Golden Rule. According to an article at Study.com:
Karma originated in the Rig Veda, which is the oldest Hindu philosophical and religious text collection. According to Vedic mythology, the Law of Karma was revealed to the rishis by the gods and written into the Rig Veda during the Bronze Age, around 1500 BCE.
ALTERNATIVELY...
Around 600 years before Christ, however, the ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius, developed his own Golden Rule. The Confucian Golden Rule was more about restraint. He argued that people should not do to others what they would not want done to themselves."
ALTERNATIVELY...
According to Wikipedia:
Another version of the Golden Rule, predating Jesus's teachings, appeared in the Torah. In this Jewish version, "You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against your kinsfolk. Love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD."
FINALLY
In an article on "Golden Rule" at livingpeaceinternational.org, hello!
Truth seekers can find 17 important variations on the Golden Rule, throughout human history and geography.
At this article, you'll find that this powerful spiritual principle can be worded in many different ways.
Back to this book by Karen Hill about the "Golden Ruler"?
THIS WELL-MEANING BOOK EXPLORES HOW TO TEACH THE GOLDEN RULE TO YOUNG CHILDREN
I'll give this storybook FIVE STARS, since children are never too old to learn to think of others as well as themselves.
Maybe that could happen from this book, I'd add. Or maybe not. Because this book does attempt to explain the Golden Rule to childen. However, allegiance to any one religion or philosophy is optional.
TO QUOTE AN ARTICLE ON "THE GOLDEN RULE IS OLDER THAN YOU THINK"
The concept of Karma is essentially a version of the Golden Rule. According to an article at Study.com:
Karma originated in the Rig Veda, which is the oldest Hindu philosophical and religious text collection. According to Vedic mythology, the Law of Karma was revealed to the rishis by the gods and written into the Rig Veda during the Bronze Age, around 1500 BCE.
ALTERNATIVELY...
Around 600 years before Christ, however, the ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius, developed his own Golden Rule. The Confucian Golden Rule was more about restraint. He argued that people should not do to others what they would not want done to themselves."
ALTERNATIVELY...
According to Wikipedia:
Another version of the Golden Rule, predating Jesus's teachings, appeared in the Torah. In this Jewish version, "You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against your kinsfolk. Love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD."
FINALLY
In an article on "Golden Rule" at livingpeaceinternational.org, hello!
Truth seekers can find 17 important variations on the Golden Rule, throughout human history and geography.
At this article, you'll find that this powerful spiritual principle can be worded in many different ways.
Back to this book by Karen Hill about the "Golden Ruler"?
THIS WELL-MEANING BOOK EXPLORES HOW TO TEACH THE GOLDEN RULE TO YOUNG CHILDREN
I'll give this storybook FIVE STARS, since children are never too old to learn to think of others as well as themselves.
June 27, 2015
This is a very good book. Love the way children interpret what they hear.
December 11, 2009
A sweet story of the golden rule.
August 11, 2011
Very easy explanation of the Golden Rule. NOT to be mistaken with the Golden Ruler.
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