Patriarchs And Prophets Or The Great Conflict Between Good And Evil, As Illustrated In The Lives Of Holy Men Of Old (1890)

Patriarchs and Prophets is a book written by Ellen Gould White in 1890. The book explores the great conflict between good and evil, as illustrated in the lives of holy men of old. The book is divided into two main parts: the first part covers the period from the creation of the world to the reign of King David, while the second part covers the reign of King Solomon to the Babylonian captivity.The book begins with a detailed account of the creation of the world and the fall of man. It then goes on to describe the lives of the patriarchs, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The book also covers the life of Joseph and his journey from slavery to becoming the second-in-command of Egypt.The second part of the book covers the reign of King David and his son, King Solomon. It also covers the lives of the prophets, including Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah, and Jeremiah. The book concludes with the Babylonian captivity and the eventual return of the Jews to Jerusalem.Throughout the book, White emphasizes the importance of obedience to God and the consequences of disobedience. She also highlights the role of prophets in communicating God's message to His people. Patriarchs and Prophets is considered a classic work of religious literature and is widely read by Christians around the world.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.