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Al-Afghani was a man who traveled a lot. He wanted many people to work together. He visited many big cities. He spoke many ways to talk. He wanted his people to be strong. Do you like to travel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames Beattie was a writer. He lived in Scotland. He wrote many poems. He also wrote about what is right. He said slavery was wrong. He was a very smart man. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames was a leader in a church. He was the brother of Jesus. Many people called him "the Just." He helped lead people in a city called Jerusalem. He was a very important man. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames Dobson was a leader. He spoke on the radio. He helped many families. He had many ideas about how to live. He also wrote many books. Do you like to listen to stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames was a man in a holy story. He was one of twelve friends. Many people call him James the Less. He lived a long time ago. He matters to many people today. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames White was a leader. He helped start a church. He also wrote many books. He worked hard for his faith. He lived a long time ago. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames was a man who followed Jesus. He was a fisherman. His brother was named John. Many people go on a long walk to see his shrine. This walk is in Spain. It is a special trip. Do you like to go on walks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people believe in a place called Jannah. It is a beautiful garden. It has fruit and cool water. People go there if they do good things. It is a happy place to be. Do you like gardens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA mala is a loop of beads. People use them to count prayers. They can be made of wood or stone. Some people wear them too. They help people feel calm. Do you like beads?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJason was a hero from long ago. He led a group of brave men. They sailed on a ship named Argo. Jason went on a big quest. He wanted to find a Golden Fleece. It was a very long trip. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are old stories. They tell of past lives. The Buddha was once a king. He was also an animal. These tales teach us to be good. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJean-Baptiste was a writer. He lived a long time ago. He lived in France and Berlin. He liked to use his mind to think. He wrote many books. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn Baptist de La Salle was a priest. He lived in France a long time ago. He helped poor children go to school. This work helped many people. He is a friend to all teachers. Do you like to learn at school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJean Baudrillard was a thinker. He lived in France. He wrote many books. He looked at how we use things. He also looked at how we talk. He liked to use a typewriter. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJean Buridan was a wise man. He lived a long time ago. He taught at a big school. He thought about how things move. This helps us learn about the world. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJean was a man who wrote books. He lived in France long ago. He watched how people acted. He wrote about what he saw. His books helped people think. Do you like to watch and learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJeane Dixon was a famous woman. She told people what might happen next. Some of her ideas came true. She also had many ideas that were wrong. Many people read her books. Do you like to wonder about the future?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJean-François Lyotard was a thinker. He lived in France. He wrote many books. He liked to study art and ideas. His work helps us think. Do you like to wonder about things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJean-Luc Nancy was a thinker. He lived in France. He wrote many books. He thought about how we live together. His ideas help us learn. Do you like to think about big ideas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJehovah is a name for God. Many people use this name. It comes from a very old book. It helps people talk to God. It is a special name. Do you know any other names for God?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJeremiah was a man who spoke for God. He lived a long time ago. He told people to be good. Some people were not kind to him. He felt very sad sometimes. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJeremy Waldron is a smart man. He thinks about laws. He teaches at a big school. He also thinks about how people should be kind. His ideas help us. Do you like to learn about rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJerry Falwell was a leader in a church. He started a big school. He also spoke on TV. He had many followers. His work helped many people. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJesuits are a group of men in the Catholic Church. They work in many lands. They teach in schools. They also help people in need. This work helps many people. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people say a short prayer. It is a way to talk to God. They say it many times a day. It helps them feel calm. It is a special thing to do. Do you have a special way to pray?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJethro was a man from a long time ago. He was a priest. He was also the father of Moses' wife. Many people think he was a prophet. He helps Moses lead his people. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTsongkhapa was a wise teacher. He lived in Tibet a long time ago. He taught many people about peace. He helped start a new group of monks. His ideas still help people today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people share old stories. These stories talk about God. They tell of a big flood. They tell of a garden. Some stories help people learn. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have many big ideas. Some ideas come from being Jewish. These ideas help people think. They look at the world in new ways. It is fun to wonder. Do you have big ideas too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people follow the Jewish faith. They have many ways to pray. Some groups follow old ways. Other groups have new ways. These groups help people stay close. It is a big family. Do you know about different faiths?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people use special signs. One sign is a star. It is called the Star of David. A lamp is another sign. It is called a Menorah. These signs tell stories. Do you see signs near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJiddu Krishnamurti was a wise speaker. He lived a long time ago. He traveled to many places. He liked to talk to people. He wanted to help the world. He loved trees and rivers. Do you like to listen to stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJihad is a word for a struggle. It can mean many things. Some people use it to mean being a good person. Others use it to mean fighting. It is a big idea for many. Do you know any other big ideas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJim Bakker was a man on TV. He had a big show. He also built a fun park. He had many problems with money. He had to go to jail for a time. Do you like watching shows on TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJinul was a monk. He lived in Korea long ago. He helped many people join together. He taught them how to pray. His ideas still matter today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJīvaka was a great healer. He helped many people feel better. He was a doctor for a king. He also helped the Buddha. Many people still honor him today. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use words to do things. They can make a promise. They can even name a ship. Words are not just for facts. They help us act with others. Do you use words to do things? It is a big idea!
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn Mackie was a thinker. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many books. He thought about what is right. He also thought about gods. His ideas help us learn. Do you like to think?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJob was a good man. He had a big family. Many hard things happened to him. He kept his faith in God. He was very patient. Later, things became good again. Do you like stories about being brave?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJoel Osteen is a man who leads a church. He lives in Texas. He talks to many people on TV. He also writes books. He teaches people to be kind and happy. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJoel Teitelbaum was a leader. He led many people in their faith. He lived a long time ago. He helped start a group of people. This group is still here today. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohann Eck was a teacher. He lived a long time ago. He had many big ideas. He talked a lot about faith. He spoke with other men. He wanted to help his church. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohannes Magnus was a leader in a church. He lived a long time ago. He wrote books about his home. His books told many stories. Some stories were not true. He lived in a far land. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Johannes lived long ago. He was a writer. He had many new ideas. He wrote books about what people believe. He also wrote about his own life. He did not always get along with others. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHerder was a man who loved ideas. He studied how people talk. He also loved old songs and dances. He thought these things showed who a group of people are. This helps us learn about the past. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohann Reuchlin was a smart man. He loved to learn new things. He studied old books. He learned how to read Greek and Hebrew. This helped him teach others. He wanted people to know more. Do you like to read books too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohann Tetzel was a man from long ago. He spoke to many people. He asked for money for the Church. This helped build a big church in Rome. Some people did not like his ways. Do you like to hear stories from the past?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn Bunyan was a writer. He wrote many books. He also talked about God. He spent a long time in jail. He did not stop his work. His books are still famous today. Do you like to read stories?
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