Eastern Gleams: Metrical Essays And Poems On The Gospel History

By Longmans Green And Company Publisher

Book Overview

Eastern Gleams: Metrical Essays And Poems On The Gospel History is a book published in 1866 by Longmans Green And Company Publisher. The book is a collection of metrical essays and poems that retell the Gospel history from the perspective of the Eastern world. The author, John Brownlie, was a Scottish Presbyterian minister who had a deep interest in the Eastern Church and its traditions. In this book, he combines his knowledge of Eastern theology and culture with his poetic talent to create a unique and insightful retelling of the Gospel story. The book is divided into sections that correspond to the different events in the life of Jesus, from his birth to his resurrection. Each section includes a series of poems and essays that explore the theological and cultural significance of the event. The poems are written in a variety of meters and styles, ranging from sonnets to ballads, and are accompanied by extensive footnotes that provide historical and theological context. Overall, Eastern Gleams is a fascinating and beautifully written exploration of the Gospel story from an Eastern perspective, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of poetry, theology, and culture.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: 1166448843
• ISBN13: 9781166448844
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"