David And Jonathan (1919)

by E. Temple Thurston

Book Overview

David and Jonathan is a historical novel written by Ernest Temple Thurston and published in 1919. It tells the story of the biblical figures David and Jonathan, who were close friends and confidants despite coming from different backgrounds and facing numerous challenges.The novel begins with the introduction of David, a young shepherd boy who is chosen by God to become the future king of Israel. David's journey to the throne is not an easy one, as he faces many obstacles and enemies along the way. However, he finds a loyal friend in Jonathan, the son of King Saul, who becomes his closest ally and supporter.As David rises to power, he and Jonathan must navigate the complex political landscape of ancient Israel, which is fraught with danger and intrigue. They face opposition from Saul and his followers, as well as from other powerful figures who seek to undermine their authority.Despite these challenges, David and Jonathan remain steadfast in their friendship and their commitment to each other. They support each other through difficult times and celebrate each other's victories, even when those victories come at great personal cost.David and Jonathan is a rich and engaging novel that brings the biblical story of these two men to life. It explores themes of friendship, loyalty, courage, and faith, and offers a compelling portrait of two remarkable individuals who defied the odds to achieve greatness.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054887316X
• ISBN13: 9780548873168
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"