Peace Like A River: A Novel Of Christian Asceticism

By Vardis Fisher

Book Overview

Peace Like A River is a novel written by Vardis Fisher that explores the themes of Christian asceticism and the power of faith. The story follows the experiences of a young boy named Reuben Land, who lives in rural Minnesota with his family. Reuben's father, Jeremiah, is a deeply religious man who believes in the power of prayer and miracles. When Reuben's younger brother, Davy, is accused of murder, Jeremiah sets out on a journey to find him and bring him back to face justice. Along the way, the family encounters a series of challenges and obstacles, but they remain steadfast in their faith and determination. Through their trials, they learn the true meaning of peace and the power of forgiveness. The novel is a powerful exploration of faith, family, and the human spirit, and it has been praised for its lyrical prose and vivid characters.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258089300
• ISBN13: 9781258089306
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"