Father Ambrose: The Revelations Of May 3rd, '68 (1894)

By Steele MacKaye

Book Overview

Father Ambrose: The Revelations Of May 3rd, �������68 is a novel written by Steele MacKaye and published in 1894. The story revolves around Father Ambrose, a Catholic priest who has a vision on May 3rd, 1868, which he believes to be a message from God. The vision compels him to embark on a mission to expose corruption within the Catholic Church and to reform the institution.As Father Ambrose begins to investigate the corruption within the Church, he encounters resistance from both the clergy and the laity. He faces opposition from those who fear that his revelations will undermine the authority of the Church, as well as from those who are invested in maintaining the status quo.Despite the challenges he faces, Father Ambrose remains steadfast in his mission. He continues to receive guidance from his vision and is supported by a group of loyal followers who share his vision for reform.The novel explores themes of faith, corruption, and the struggle for reform within the Catholic Church. It also offers a glimpse into the social and political climate of the late 19th century and the tensions that existed between tradition and progress.Overall, Father Ambrose: The Revelations Of May 3rd, �������68 is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those who seek to reform institutions from within.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: 1166467619
• ISBN13: 9781166467616
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"