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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2023 · 2H 59M
Tor, A Street Boy of Jerusalem by Florence Morse Kingsley ~ Full Audiobook [history]
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Tor, A Street Boy of Jerusalem by Florence Morse Kingsley audiobook. Genre: history In Roman-occupied Jerusalem, Tor survives the way a hungry street boy must: by quick hands, quicker feet, and a hard heart that expects nothing from anyone. He drifts through dusty lanes and crowded marketplaces where beggars fight for scraps and soldiers enforce order with sudden brutality, learning early that kindness can be a trap. When Tor tangles with a blind beggar he once served and narrowly escapes punishment, an unexpected defender steps in, and Tor is pulled toward a circle of Galileans whose calm courage feels dangerously different from the citys usual despair. Soon the streets erupt with shouts of hope as Jesus enters Jerusalem, and Tor, who has never believed in promises, finds himself watching from the edge of the crowd. One encounter with Jesus leaves the boy shaken and curious, and as rumors spread, plots tighten, and powerful men maneuver to silence a threat, Tor must choose what kind of person he will become. Moving from theft and bitterness toward trust and compassion, this brief, vivid tale explores poverty, justice, and the cost of mercy through the eyes of a child who longs for a life larger than survival. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:10:55) Chapter 02 (00:21:10) Chapter 03 (00:38:56) Chapter 04 (00:49:42) Chapter 05 (01:07:34) Chapter 06 (01:23:09) Chapter 07 (01:38:47) Chapter 08 (01:53:28) Chapter 09 (02:08:53) Chapter 10 (02:22:21) Chapter 11 (02:37:12) Chapter 12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tor, A Street Boy of Jerusalem by Florence Morse Kingsley audiobook. Genre: history In Roman-occupied Jerusalem, Tor survives the way a hungry street boy must: by quick hands, quicker feet, and a hard heart that expects nothing from anyone. He drifts through dusty lanes and crowded marketplaces where beggars fight for scraps and soldiers enforce order with sudden brutality, learning early that kindness can be a trap. When Tor tangles with a blind beggar he once served and narrowly escapes punishment, an unexpected defender steps in, and Tor is pulled toward a circle of Galileans whose calm courage feels dangerously different from the citys usual despair. Soon the streets erupt with shouts of hope as Jesus enters Jerusalem, and Tor, who has never believed in promises, finds himself watching from the edge of the crowd. One encounter with Jesus leaves the boy shaken and curious, and as rumors spread, plots tighten, and powerful men maneuver to silence a threat, Tor must choose what kind of person he will become. Moving from theft and bitterness toward trust and compassion, this brief, vivid tale explores poverty, justice, and the cost of mercy through the eyes of a child who longs for a life larger than survival. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:10:55) Chapter 02 (00:21:10) Chapter 03 (00:38:56) Chapter 04 (00:49:42) Chapter 05 (01:07:34) Chapter 06 (01:23:09) Chapter 07 (01:38:47) Chapter 08 (01:53:28) Chapter 09 (02:08:53) Chapter 10 (02:22:21) Chapter 11 (02:37:12) Chapter 12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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