This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book First steps for Little Feet in Gospel Paths by Charles Foster (c1885). This collection of short reading passages about animals, Bible stories, Christian behavior,...

Social reform and teaching in the church which reflected social reform joined forces in latter part of the 19th century. Read about how an urban revivalist movement addressed such problems as poverty, child labor, and working conditions.

This is a book on-line that consolidated the life of Jesus from the four Gospels of the New Testament. Simply click on the Table of Contents and you can read about a specific time within Jesus' life.

Prepare for hours of fascination leafing through pages of 15 incredible original texts, from the Diamond Sutra, the oldest printed book, to an original copy of "Alice's Adventures Underground." Along the way, check out such varied texts...

Read about the life of this famous industrialist and philanthropist in his own words in this full-text edition published in 1920.

A report, by National Public Radio, about the newly restored gospel of Judas unveiled to the public by the National Geographic Society in April 2006. Discovered in a cave in the Egyptian desert in the 1970s, the gospel had remained...

In this interesting encyclopedia article, you can read about the beginning of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a gospel group which performed spirituals all over the country and the world.

The accumulation of wealth went beyond inheritance in the late 19th century. Read about three different ideas for the ordinary person to become wealthy.

While there is very good biographical information here, the Society is more of a scholarly institution. There are audio clips (look for the Real Player logo), links and suggested readings as well.

Read about the life history of the "Queen of Soul", Aretha Franklin. In 1987, she was the first woman inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Sam and Dave were known as "the greatest of all soul duos". Read about the history behind this famous duo and learn about their music and songs. They were 1992 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Recounts detailed biographical information on "God's greatest hitmakers", The Staple Singers, 1999 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading, and essential songs list.

The Temptations typified what Motown was all about in the 1960s. Read the history behind this Grammy winning group that at one time ruled the Top Forty and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.

Andrew Carnegie first made his fortune in railroads, but increased it in his investment in steel. Read about his company, Carnegie Steel, to whom it was sold, and how Carnegie used his money in his later life.