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A man named Sabbatai Zevi lived long ago. He told people he was a special leader. Many people followed him. He traveled to many cities. He had a big group of friends. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people use dance to pray. They dance in temples or at home. Some dances help people feel close to a god. People also dance to say thank you. It can be a happy time. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people had many beliefs. Some people did special things for gods. They did this at big temples. It was part of their faith. It helped them feel close to gods. Do you wonder about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome Christians use holy tradition. This means passing down stories. They tell stories by word of mouth. It helps them learn about God. They also use their holy book. This helps them stay close. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people are called sadhus. They follow a holy path. They live a very simple life. Many do not own much. They may travel to many places. They spend time in prayer. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use many names for a god. These are lists of one thousand names. They sing these names to show love. Some lists have only 108 names. It is a special way to pray. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSai Baba was a kind man. He lived in a place called Shirdi. He taught people to love and help. Many people visit him now. He was a friend to all. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSa'id was a man from long ago. He was a friend of Muhammad. He helped write down holy words. Sa'id lived a very busy life. He had a very large family. He was a good leader. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very big church. It is in a place called Sofia. It has a gold top. Many people go there to pray. It is a special place to see. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very special church. It is in a place called Red Square. The building has nine bright domes. They look like flames in the sky. It is a famous symbol of Russia. Do you like the bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very old place. It is a home for monks. It sits by a big mountain. People visit to pray. It has many old books. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSaint Christopher was a very strong man. He helped people cross a big river. One day, he carried a small child. The child felt very heavy! The child was actually Jesus. Now, people ask him to help them travel safely.…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSaint Dominic was a kind man. He helped many people long ago. He gave his things to the hungry. He started a group to teach others. He is a very special leader. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJoseph was a man from long ago. He was married to Mary. He helped care for Jesus. Many people think of him as a worker. He was a kind man. Do you like to help your family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarinus was a man of faith. He worked with stone. He built a small place to pray. Many people came to live there too. This place became a whole country. It is called San Marino. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOlaf was a king in Norway. He lived a long time ago. Many people call him Saint Olaf. He was a very big man. He helped his people follow a new faith. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSaint Patrick was a man from long ago. He lived in Ireland. He helped many people find faith. Many people love him today. We celebrate his day in March. Do you know his story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStephen was a man of faith. He helped give food to people. He was a leader in a group. Some people were angry at him. He died for what he believed. Many churches honor him today. Do you know about his story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTimothy was a man of faith. He was a helper to Paul. He traveled to many places. He helped lead a church. People still remember him today. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSakya is a way of life. It began long ago in Tibet. People follow special teachings. This helps them find peace. It is a very old tradition. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people follow a way called Salafi. They want to live like Muslims did long ago. They look to their holy book for help. This helps them in their daily life. It is a very old way. Do you like learning about old ways?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSalah is a special prayer. Muslims do this many times each day. It helps them feel close to God. They face a place called Mecca. They can pray alone or with friends. Do you like to pray?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSalman was a man from Persia. He traveled to find the truth. He met many different people. Salman became a close friend to Muhammad. He even helped keep a city safe. He is still remembered today. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Salvation Army helps people. They are a church. They help those who are hungry. They also help people who have no home. Many people work together to do this. It is a kind way to live. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use meditation to find peace. They try to calm their minds. They also try to see things clearly. This helps them understand the world. It is a way to feel still. Do you like to sit quietly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Samaveda is a book of songs. It is very old. People use it to sing and chant. These songs help them pray. It is a special part of a faith. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in a light body. It is a special way a Buddha looks. This body helps them teach others. They may live in a pure land. These lands are made to help people. It is a beautiful idea. What do you think?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is an old book of stories. It has many legends. It tells of long ago kings. Some stories are about magic. These tales help us learn. It is a special treasure. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use a special word. It is called Sañjñā. It helps us know what things are. It is like making a mark. This helps us see things again. It is a big idea. Do you know what things are?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people believe in a cycle. This is called samsara. It is like running in a circle. People think life goes from birth to death and back again. It is a way to see the world. Do you wonder about this too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamson was a wise leader. He helped many people. He taught them about their faith. He also liked to learn new things. He wrote many books. His ideas still help people today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamuel was a very special man. He helped lead his people. Many people believe he could hear God. He was a kind leader. He lived a long time ago. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people think life is very special. They believe all life is holy. This can mean people or animals. It helps them decide how to act. It is a big idea. Do you think life is special too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people visit a special place in France. It is called Lourdes. A girl saw a lady there a long time ago. People go there to pray. Some people drink the water from the rocks. It is a very busy place. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Sandman is a story character. He visits kids at night. He uses sand to help them sleep. This sand brings sweet dreams. It can also help kids rest well. Do you like to dream?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA Sangha is a group of people. They follow the ways of the Buddha. Some are monks and some are nuns. They live together in a group. This helps them learn and grow. It is a very special way to live. Do you like being…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA prince named Sang Nila Utama lived long ago. He found a new place for a city. He saw a beautiful animal there. He named the city Singapura. It means Lion City. This story is a famous legend. Do you like stories…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use a word called Sankhara. It is a word in Buddhism. It means things that are put together. This can be a tree or a thought. It helps us see how things change. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShantarakshita was a wise man from India. He lived a long time ago. He helped start a new home for monks in Tibet. He taught many people about peace. His ideas still help us today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSantería is a way of belief. It started in Cuba long ago. Many people follow these ideas. They believe in spirits called oricha. People sing and dance for them. It is a very special way to live. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSarah was a very important woman. She lived a long time ago. She was the wife of Abraham. They had a son named Isaac. Many people learn about her in books. Do you know any old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSaraha was a wise man. He lived in India long ago. He wrote many songs. His songs help people think. He learned from special teachers. These teachers taught him much. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSaraswati is a goddess. She helps people learn. She is the goddess of music and art. Some people see her as a river. She helps us think and speak well. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRadhakrishnan was a great teacher. He lived in India. He helped many people learn. He even became a leader of his country. He loved to teach. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSathya Sai Baba was a leader in India. Many people followed him. They believed he had special powers. He helped people by building hospitals. He wanted everyone to be kind. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSaul Kripke was a man who loved big ideas. He thought about how we use words. He also studied math. His work helps us think in new ways. He was a very smart teacher. Do you like to think about big questions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people had a new way to learn. They used logic to think. They wanted to match new ideas with old ones. This helped start the first big schools. It matters because it helped science grow. Do you like to ask…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people follow the Brethren faith. They want to live very simply. They love to help others. They follow what is in their holy book. This helps them be kind. Do you like to help people?
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