The Prince of the House of David (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Victorian Epistolary Romance of Jesus, Jerusalem, and First-Century JudeaBy J. H. Ingraham
Length8h 30m
About this audiobook
The Prince of the House of David is a nineteenth-century biblical romance that retells the ministry, Passion, and resurrection of Jesus through the letters of Adina, a fictional Jewish maiden in Jerusalem, to her father in Alexandria. Its epistolary form allows Gospel events to unfold with immediacy, wonder, and dramatic suspense. Ingraham blends scriptural paraphrase, sentimental piety, and historical reconstruction, placing the work within the popular Victorian tradition of devotional historical fiction. J. H. Ingraham, an American writer and Episcopal clergyman, had earlier achieved success with sensational and adventure fiction before turning toward explicitly religious subjects. His clerical vocation and familiarity with popular narrative conventions shaped the book's distinctive purpose: to make sacred history emotionally accessible to a broad readership while preserving reverence for Christian doctrine. His imaginative expansions of biblical scenes reflect both pastoral instruction and the era's fascination with the ancient Near East. Readers interested in religious fiction, biblical reception, or nineteenth-century American literary culture will find this novel especially rewarding. Though its devotional tone is unmistakably of its time, its narrative ambition and sincere spiritual imagination offer a vivid window into how Victorian Christianity sought to encounter the life of Christ anew.
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.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (1.9K)
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GenreChristian & Inspirational, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Prince of the House of David (Annotated)
26LETTER XX.
2Introduction
27LETTER XXI.
3Historical Context
28LETTER XXII.
4Synopsis (Selection)
29LETTER XXIII.
5PREFACE.
30LETTER XXIV.
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6LETTERS FROM ADINA.
31LETTER XXV.
7LETTER I.
32LETTER XXVI.
8LETTER II.
33LETTER XXVII.
9LETTER III.
34LETTER XXVIII.
10LETTER IV.
35LETTER XXIX.
11LETTER V.
36LETTER XXX.
12LETTER VI.
37LETTER XXXI.
13LETTER VII.
38LETTER XXXII.
14LETTER VIII.
39LETTER XXXIII.
15LETTER IX.
40LETTER XXXIV.
16LETTER X.
41LETTER XXXV.
17LETTER XI.
42LETTER XXXVI.
18LETTER XII.
43LETTER XXXVII.
19LETTER XIII.
44LETTER XXXVIII.
20LETTER XIV.
45LETTER XXXIX.
21LETTER XV.
46SERIAL STORIES.
22LETTER XVI.
47YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETIES.
23LETTER XVII.
48SPECIAL NUMBERS.
24LETTER XVIII.
49CHILDREN OF OTHER LANDS.
25LETTER XIX.
50OUR COLOR NUMBERS
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