The Holy Child: Or The Flight Into Egypt (1887)

By Thomas E Van Bibber

Book Overview

The Holy Child: Or The Flight Into Egypt is a novel written by Thomas Emory Van Bibber and published in 1887. The story revolves around the journey of a young couple, Mary and Joseph, as they flee to Egypt with their newborn son, Jesus, to escape the wrath of King Herod. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including bandits, harsh weather conditions, and a lack of resources. The narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people they meet, and the customs of the time. The novel also explores the themes of faith, sacrifice, and the power of love. Overall, The Holy Child is a compelling retelling of the biblical story of the flight into Egypt, offering readers a unique perspective on this timeless tale.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: 1104394081
• ISBN13: 9781104394080
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"