Publisher's Synopsis
The Prince of the House of David is a novel by Reverend J. H. Ingraham that was first published in 1855. The story follows the life of a young Jewish man named Marcus, who is a descendant of King David. Marcus falls in love with a beautiful Christian girl named Miriam, but their love is forbidden due to their religious differences. Marcus's journey takes him from Jerusalem to Rome, where he becomes a soldier in the Roman army. He eventually becomes a Christian and is baptized, which causes him to be disowned by his family. Despite these challenges, Marcus remains steadfast in his faith and continues to follow his heart, even when it leads him to dangerous situations. The novel is filled with themes of love, faith, and redemption, as well as historical details about ancient Jerusalem and Rome. It also explores the tensions between different religious groups and the struggles faced by those who choose to convert to a new faith. Overall, The Prince of the House of David is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on biblical history and the power of faith.1900. A collection of letters from Adina to her father, Manasseh Benjamin, while she is living and studying in Jerusalem. Interesting from a historical perspective in that the first letter is dated, according to the Jewish chronology, three years before the crucifixion of Christ.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.
