The Confession Of John Whitlock, Late Preacher Of The Gospel

By E.W. Howe

Book Overview

The Confession of John Whitlock, Late Preacher of the Gospel is a book written by Edgar W. Howe. The book is a fictional account of the life of John Whitlock, a preacher of the gospel who has recently passed away. The story is told through the eyes of a young man who visits Whitlock's widow to learn more about the preacher's life.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a series of letters written by the young man to his friend, in which he recounts his conversations with Whitlock's widow and the information he learns about the preacher's life. The second part of the book is the confession of John Whitlock himself, which is presented as a manuscript that the young man discovers in Whitlock's study.The confession reveals that John Whitlock was not always the pious and devout preacher he appeared to be. He confesses to a number of sins and transgressions, including adultery, theft, and deceit. He also reveals that he was once a member of a notorious gang of outlaws, and that he only turned to preaching as a way to escape his criminal past.The Confession of John Whitlock, Late Preacher of the Gospel is a thought-provoking and engaging book that explores the themes of sin, redemption, and the power of faith. It is a must-read for anyone interested in religious literature or the human condition.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: 1163758442
• ISBN13: 9781163758441
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"