In The Portion Of Jezreel (1908)

By J. Leonard Cowper

Book Overview

In The Portion Of Jezreel is a book written by J. Leonard Cowper and published in 1908. It is a historical and biblical novel that takes place in ancient Israel during the reign of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. The story follows the life of a young Israelite named Amos, who is chosen by God to be a prophet and deliver a message of judgment to the people of Israel.Amos is a shepherd from the town of Tekoa, who is called by God to prophesy against the wealthy and corrupt leaders of Israel. He travels to the capital city of Samaria to deliver his message, warning the people of impending doom if they do not repent of their sins and turn back to God.As Amos begins to preach, he faces opposition from the powerful priests and prophets of the pagan gods worshipped by the people. But he persists in his mission, delivering powerful messages of judgment and hope to the people of Israel.Throughout the book, Cowper weaves together historical and biblical accounts, creating a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in ancient Israel. He also explores themes of faith, obedience, and social justice, making the book a thought-provoking read for modern audiences.In The Portion Of Jezreel is a timeless story of courage, faith, and the power of God's word to transform lives.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: 1166471918
• ISBN13: 9781166471910
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"