Providence: An Allegorical Poem In Three Books (1764)

By John Ogilvie

Book Overview

Providence: An Allegorical Poem In Three Books is a literary work written by John Ogilvie and published in 1764. The poem is an allegory that explores the concept of divine providence, which is the idea that God is actively involved in the world and has a plan for humanity. The poem is divided into three books, each of which explores a different aspect of providence. The first book focuses on the creation of the world and the role that God played in bringing it into existence. It explores the idea that everything in the world is part of God's plan and that even seemingly random events are part of a greater purpose. The second book explores the idea of free will and how it relates to providence. It argues that while humans have the ability to make choices, these choices are ultimately part of God's plan and will ultimately lead to the fulfillment of his divine purpose. The third book focuses on the idea of redemption and how it relates to providence. It argues that even when humans make mistakes or sin, God is still actively involved in their lives and is working to bring them back to him. Overall, Providence: An Allegorical Poem In Three Books is a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of divine providence and its role in the world. It is written in a poetic style and is accessible to readers of all backgrounds and beliefs.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: 1164089706
• ISBN13: 9781164089704
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"