Jephthah

Or The Maid Of Gilead (1840)

von Anonymous

216 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Jephthah: Or The Maid Of Gilead (1840) is a historical novel written by an anonymous author. The story is set in biblical times and revolves around the character of Jephthah, a judge of Israel. Jephthah is known for making a rash vow to God, promising to sacrifice the first thing that comes out of his house if he is victorious in battle. Tragically, his only daughter is the first to greet him upon his return.The novel explores the themes of faith, sacrifice, and redemption. It follows the story of Jephthah and his daughter as they navigate the consequences of his vow and their unwavering devotion to God. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including betrayal, political intrigue, and personal sacrifice.The novel is written in a poetic and lyrical style, reminiscent of the biblical stories it draws from. It offers a unique perspective on the story of Jephthah and his daughter, providing a deeper understanding of their motivations and emotions. It is a powerful and moving tale of love, faith, and sacrifice that will resonate with readers of all ages.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: 9781436883528
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC