Project Gutenberg 2007-01-15 Public domain in the USA. 173 Babcock, Bernie 1868 1962 Babcock, Bernie Smade The Coming of the King Produced by Al Haines "The Coming of the King" by Bernie Babcock is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the first century A.D., the book provides a poignant narrative that revolves around the societal and political turmoil in Galilee during the time of Jesus. The story is rich in characters grappling with oppression, poverty, and the longing for a savior, focusing on a young boy named Jesu and his compassionate interactions within a struggling peasant community. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a powerful prologue that establishes the dire conditions in Galilee, where the looming threat of crucifixion by Roman soldiers hangs over the impoverished populace. A peasant woman and her son, Jesu, engage in a conversation filled with heart-wrenching reflections on the plight of their community. The narrative swiftly shifts to events surrounding Jesu as he encounters a crucified man, revealing themes of compassion, sacrifice, and the harsh realities faced by those under Roman rule. The opening sets a dramatic tone, hinting at the larger themes of struggle and hope that will unfold throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Jesus Christ -- Fiction Christian fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels 514209 2025-10-08T12:59:26.120500 text/html 514030 2025-01-08T14:00:56.719653 text/html 260604 2025-10-08T12:59:33.452476 application/epub+zip 266105 2025-10-08T12:59:27.986515 application/epub+zip 266105 2025-10-08T12:59:26.829532 application/epub+zip 479718 2025-10-08T12:59:37.822463 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 437378 2025-10-08T12:59:32.710490 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 394012 2022-09-09T14:14:34.075978 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 464514 2025-10-08T12:59:25.625511 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 464354 2007-01-15T05:08:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16980 2025-10-08T12:59:37.949445 application/rdf+xml 12962 2025-10-08T12:59:27.336511 image/jpeg 3645 2025-10-08T12:59:27.085480 image/jpeg 177221 2007-01-15T05:08:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 256442 2025-10-08T12:59:26.160514 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia