The Captivity of Judah, by the Author of 'peep of Day'

By Favell Lee Mortimer

Book Overview

The Captivity of Judah is a historical book written by Favell Lee Mortimer in 1876. The book is a retelling of the events that led to the Babylonian captivity of the Jewish people in the 6th century BCE. It covers the period of time from the reign of King Josiah to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, including the reigns of Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, and Zedekiah. The book is written in a narrative style and is intended for a general audience. It provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of Judah during this time, including the religious practices and beliefs of the Jewish people. Mortimer also includes descriptions of the Babylonian empire and its influence on the region. Throughout the book, Mortimer emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience to God, and highlights the consequences of disobedience. She also includes moral lessons and reflections on the nature of sin and redemption. Overall, The Captivity of Judah is a comprehensive and engaging account of a significant period in Jewish history, and provides valuable insights into the religious and cultural context of the time.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: 1104481766
• ISBN13: 9781104481766
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"