Backsliding (1875)

By William Peddie Lockhart

Book Overview

Backsliding is a novel written by William Peddie Lockhart and published in 1875. The story revolves around the main character, John Lisle, who is a young man struggling with his faith and moral values. He is torn between his desire for worldly pleasures and his religious beliefs.John is initially portrayed as a devout Christian who is deeply committed to his faith. However, as he grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the strict moral code that he has been taught. He begins to question the validity of his beliefs and starts to explore the world outside of his religious community.As John becomes more involved in the secular world, he begins to engage in behaviors that are considered sinful by his church. He starts drinking, gambling, and having affairs with women. His actions cause him to feel guilty and ashamed, but he is unable to resist the allure of these vices.Despite his struggles, John remains conflicted about his faith and his desires. He continues to attend church and tries to live a moral life, but he is unable to fully commit to his beliefs. Eventually, John's actions catch up to him, and he is forced to confront the consequences of his choices.Backsliding is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the struggle between faith and temptation. Lockhart's vivid prose and complex characters make this novel a timeless classic that is still relevant today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116458359X
• ISBN13: 9781164583592
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"