Thirza: Or The Attractive Power Of The Cross (1842)

By Elizabeth Maria Lloyd

Book Overview

Thirza: Or The Attractive Power Of The Cross is a novel written by Elizabeth Maria Lloyd and published in 1842. The book tells the story of Thirza, a young woman who is raised in a strict religious household. Thirza's father is a minister who preaches about the power of the cross and the importance of living a virtuous life. However, Thirza struggles with her faith and finds herself drawn to worldly pleasures.Throughout the book, Thirza faces various challenges and temptations, including a love interest who is not a Christian and a wealthy suitor who offers her a life of luxury. Despite these temptations, Thirza ultimately finds redemption through her faith and the power of the cross.The novel explores themes of religious faith, temptation, and redemption. It also provides a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time period in which it was written. Thirza: Or The Attractive Power Of The Cross is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and religious literature.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: 1165657791
• ISBN13: 9781165657797
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"