God's Prisoner: A Story (1899)

by John Oxenham

Book Overview

God's Prisoner: A Story is a novel written by John Oxenham and published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Richard Garth, who is wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit and is sent to prison. While in prison, Richard experiences a spiritual awakening and begins to understand the true meaning of faith, forgiveness, and redemption.As Richard serves his sentence, he meets a variety of characters, including fellow prisoners, guards, and chaplains, who challenge his beliefs and help him to grow as a person. He also falls in love with a woman named Mary, who is the daughter of the prison governor.Throughout the novel, Oxenham explores themes of justice, mercy, and the power of faith to transform lives. He also offers a critique of the prison system and the way it treats inmates, arguing that rehabilitation and compassion are more effective than punishment and isolation.Overall, God's Prisoner: A Story is a thought-provoking and inspiring novel that offers a powerful message of hope and redemption. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers 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: 1436860180
• ISBN13: 9781436860185
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"