The Pillar of Fire; or, Israel in Bondage (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Biblical Romance of Moses, Pharaoh, the Plagues, and Deliverance from Ancient EgyptBy J. H. Ingraham
Length17h 28m
About this audiobook
The Pillar of Fire; or, Israel in Bondage is J. H. Ingraham's expansive biblical romance of the Exodus, dramatizing Israel's servitude in Egypt, Moses' mission, the plagues, and the divine guidance signified by cloud and flame. Cast in the nineteenth-century mode of reverent historical fiction, it blends scriptural paraphrase, imaginative reconstruction, melodrama, and antiquarian description. Its prose is ornate and devotional, seeking not merely to retell Scripture but to make sacred history emotionally immediate for Victorian readers. Joseph Holt Ingraham, an American novelist and Episcopal clergyman, came to this work after an early career in popular adventure and sensational fiction. His later religious novels, including The Prince of the House of David, reflect both his clerical commitments and the period's fascination with harmonizing biblical narrative, history, and moral instruction. His experience as a storyteller enabled him to transform familiar sacred episodes into scenes of domestic feeling, political tension, and providential design. This book is recommended for readers interested in biblical fiction, nineteenth-century religious literature, and the cultural imagination of the American Protestant tradition. Though modern readers may find its style elevated and sentimental, its ambition, piety, and narrative sweep remain compelling.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreChristian & Inspirational, General Fiction
Length17 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 30, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26LETTER XXI.
2Introduction
27LETTER XXII.
3Synopsis
28LETTER XXIII.
4Historical Context
29LETTER XXIV.
5LETTERS OF SESOSTRIS TO QUEEN EPIPHIA.
30LETTER XXV.
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6LETTER I.
31LETTERS BETWEEN REMESES AND OTHER PERSONS, COVERING A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS.
7LETTER II.
32LETTER I.
8LETTER III.
33LETTER II.
9LETTER IV.
34LETTER III.
10LETTER V.
35LETTER IV.
11LETTER VI.
36LETTER V.
12LETTER VII.
37LETTER VI.
13LETTER VIII.
38LETTER VII.
14LETTER IX.
39LETTERS OF REMESES OF DAMASCUS TO HIS FATHER, KING SESOSTRIS.
15LETTER X.
40LETTER I.
16LETTER XI.
41LETTER II.
17LETTER XII.
42LETTER III.
18LETTER XIII.
43LETTER IV.
19LETTER XIV.
44LETTER V.
20LETTER XV.
45LETTER VI.
21LETTER XVI.
46LETTER VII.
22LETTER XVII.
47LETTER VIII.
23LETTER XVIII.
48LETTER IX.
24LETTER XIX.
49LETTER X.
25LETTER XX.
50LETTER XI.
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