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Title: Philochristus: Memoirs of a Disciple of the Lord

Summary: "Philochristus: Memoirs of a Disciple of the Lord" by Edwin Abbott Abbott is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book presents the imagined memoirs of an early disciple of Jesus Christ, named Philochristus, as he reflects on his life, upbringing, and the profound societal turmoil in Israel during the time of Jesus. It explores themes of faith, doubt, and the struggle for spiritual truth in a world rife with political oppression and moral decay. The opening of the narrative introduces Philochristus, who recounts his childhood in Galilee and the tragic events surrounding his family under Herod's reign. As a child, he witnesses the violent suppression of dissent and the worship of false gods, which shapes his fervent desire for a true Redeemer for Israel. He describes his rigorous upbringing in the Jewish law, reflects on the lack of hope among his teachers concerning the coming of a Messiah, and ultimately reveals his yearning for salvation. This portion establishes the historical and cultural backdrop against which Philochristus's personal journey of faith unfolds, highlighting the tension between traditional law and the emerging spiritual teachings that will come to define his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Abbott, Edwin Abbott, 1838-1926

EBook No.: 48843

Published: Apr 30, 2015

Downloads: 241

Language: English

Subject: Jesus Christ -- Fiction

Subject: Christian fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Philochristus: Memoirs of a Disciple of the Lord

Summary: "Philochristus: Memoirs of a Disciple of the Lord" by Edwin Abbott Abbott is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book presents the imagined memoirs of an early disciple of Jesus Christ, named Philochristus, as he reflects on his life, upbringing, and the profound societal turmoil in Israel during the time of Jesus. It explores themes of faith, doubt, and the struggle for spiritual truth in a world rife with political oppression and moral decay. The opening of the narrative introduces Philochristus, who recounts his childhood in Galilee and the tragic events surrounding his family under Herod's reign. As a child, he witnesses the violent suppression of dissent and the worship of false gods, which shapes his fervent desire for a true Redeemer for Israel. He describes his rigorous upbringing in the Jewish law, reflects on the lack of hope among his teachers concerning the coming of a Messiah, and ultimately reveals his yearning for salvation. This portion establishes the historical and cultural backdrop against which Philochristus's personal journey of faith unfolds, highlighting the tension between traditional law and the emerging spiritual teachings that will come to define his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Abbott, Edwin Abbott, 1838-1926

EBook No.: 48843

Published: Apr 30, 2015

Downloads: 241

Language: English

Subject: Jesus Christ -- Fiction

Subject: Christian fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.