Judah's Lion (1843)

von Charlotte Elizabeth

408 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Elizabeth and Charlotte, sisters and co-authors, wrote the historical novel ""Judah's Lion"" in 1843. The book is set in the 5th century BC and tells the story of a Jewish family living in Babylon during the reign of King Darius. The main character, Daniel, is a young man who is taken captive by the Babylonians and forced to serve in the court of King Darius. Despite being in a foreign land, Daniel remains faithful to God and becomes a trusted advisor to the king. The novel explores themes of faith, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil. It also provides a vivid depiction of life in ancient Babylon, including the religious practices, customs, and daily life of its inhabitants. Throughout the book, Elizabeth and Charlotte weave in biblical references and allusions, drawing from the Book of Daniel in particular. The title ""Judah's Lion"" is a reference to the lion's den in which Daniel was thrown as punishment for his faithfulness to God. Overall, ""Judah's Lion"" is a captivating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most well-known stories in the Bible. It is an engaging read for anyone interested in ancient history, biblical stories, or tales of faith and perseverance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781104263164
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC