Quaker's Sermon Or A Holding Forth Concerning Barabbas

By See Notes Multiple Contributors and Daniel Defoe

Book Overview

""Quaker's Sermon Or A Holding Forth Concerning Barabbas"" is a book written by Daniel Defoe that explores the biblical story of Barabbas, a notorious criminal who was released instead of Jesus Christ. The book is written in the form of a Quaker sermon, and it discusses the themes of justice, forgiveness, and redemption. Defoe uses the story of Barabbas to reflect on the nature of sin and the possibility of redemption, and he draws on his own experiences as a Quaker to offer a unique perspective on this classic biblical tale. The book is an insightful and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in religious history, theology, or philosophy.1711. These words show that a notoriously bad man may find better quarter from the generality of this naughty world than the very best. They likewise serve to admonish thee that you should not be much disturbed, nor altered in your opinions, when you behold such a man much caressed and followed with triumphs and applauses; or if you should see men of goodness and great virtues abandoned and despised. Written in Old English.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: 1162614153
• ISBN13: 9781162614151
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"