Moses Resisted: A Poem, In Twelve Cantos (1881)

By William Thomas Helms

Book Overview

Moses Resisted: A Poem, In Twelve Cantos is a literary work written by William Thomas Helms and published in 1881. The book is a long-form poem that tells the story of Moses and his struggles to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Promised Land. The poem is divided into twelve cantos, each of which explores a different aspect of Moses' journey and the challenges he faced along the way. The book begins with Moses' birth and early life and follows his journey as he becomes a leader of the Israelites and confronts Pharaoh in order to secure their freedom. The poem also explores the Israelites' struggles in the wilderness and their eventual arrival in the Promised Land. Throughout the work, Helms uses vivid language and powerful imagery to bring the story to life and convey the themes of faith, perseverance, and the human struggle against adversity. In addition to its literary value, Moses Resisted is also a valuable historical and cultural document, offering insight into the religious beliefs and cultural practices of the time in which it was written. The book is a testament to the enduring power of the biblical story of Moses and his journey, and remains a relevant and inspiring work of literature to this day.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: 116695126X
• ISBN13: 9781166951269
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"