Publisher's Synopsis
The Jeptha and Baptist is a novel written by George Buchanan and published in 1870. The book is a historical fiction that tells the story of two biblical characters, Jeptha and John the Baptist, and their struggles with faith, duty, and love. Jeptha, a warrior and judge of Israel, is forced to make a terrible vow to God that he will sacrifice the first thing that comes out of his house if he is victorious in battle. When his daughter is the first to greet him upon his return, Jeptha is torn between his love for his child and his duty to God. John the Baptist, on the other hand, is a prophet who preaches repentance and prepares the way for the coming of Jesus Christ. He faces persecution and imprisonment for his beliefs, but remains steadfast in his faith and devotion to God. Through the parallel stories of Jeptha and John the Baptist, Buchanan explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the struggle between duty and personal desires. The novel is a thought-provoking and emotional journey that delves into the complexities of faith and the human experience.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.
