The Gospel Tragedy: An Epic Poem (1795)

By Thomas Parmelee Brockway

Book Overview

The Gospel Tragedy: An Epic Poem (1795) is a literary work by Thomas Brockway that tells the story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in a poetic form. The book is an epic poem that follows the biblical narrative of the events leading up to and following the death of Jesus. The poem begins with the prophecy of the coming of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus. It then goes on to describe the ministry of Jesus, his miracles, and teachings, and the opposition he faced from the religious leaders of his time. The poem reaches its climax with the betrayal of Jesus by Judas and his subsequent arrest, trial, and crucifixion. Throughout the poem, Brockway explores the themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the power of faith. He also delves into the psychological and emotional turmoil experienced by Jesus and his followers during these events. The Gospel Tragedy: An Epic Poem is a significant work of Christian literature, and it has been praised for its lyrical and emotional portrayal of the events of the crucifixion. It is a powerful retelling of one of the most significant events in Christian history and a testament to the enduring power of faith.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: 1166157865
• ISBN13: 9781166157869
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"