The Prince of the House of David: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Prince of the House of David: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Prince of the House of David is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ingraham, J. H. (Joseph Holt) (1809–1860).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Prince of the House of David" by J. H. Ingraham is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in ancient Jerusalem during a pivotal era, focusing on the Jewish people and their anticipation of the Messiah. The central character is Adina, a Jewish girl from Alexandria, who travels to Jerusalem and chronicles her experiences through letters to her father, revealing her reflections on faith, prophecy, and the socio-political landscape of her time. At the start of the novel, Adina arrives in Jerusalem, filled with reverence and awe for the Holy City and the Temple. She describes her journey and the sights along the way, detailing her emotional response upon entering the city. Adina writes about observing the sacrifices in the Temple, the corrupt priesthood, and the prophetic figure John the Baptist, who captures the attention of the people with his call for repentance. As she learns about John's prophecies regarding the approaching Messiah, her letters convey her growing curiosity and hope for a divine savior, all set against the backdrop of Roman rule and cultural tension in Jerusalem. This opening establishes the spiritual and historical context crucial to understanding Adina's evolving beliefs and the larger narrative of the coming of Christ.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Prince of the House of David
- Author credits: Ingraham, J. H. (Joseph Holt) (1809–1860)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bible. New Testament -- History of Biblical events -- Fiction
- Biographical fiction
- Christian fiction
- Jesus Christ -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: History - Ancient
- Category: Novels
- Category: Religion/Spirituality
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
