The Divine Drama Of History And Civilization (1854)

by James Elishama Smith

Book Overview

The Divine Drama of History and Civilization is a book written by James Elishama Smith in 1854. The book explores the idea that history is not a random series of events, but rather a divine drama orchestrated by God. Smith argues that every event in history is part of a larger plan that ultimately leads to the fulfillment of God's purpose for humanity.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the divine drama of history, including the creation of the world, the fall of man, and the coming of Christ. The second part focuses on the role of civilization in the divine drama, exploring the rise and fall of empires and the development of culture and society.The final part of the book discusses the future of the divine drama of history, including the second coming of Christ and the ultimate triumph of God's plan for humanity. Throughout the book, Smith draws on biblical texts and historical events to support his argument that history is a divine drama.Overall, The Divine Drama of History and Civilization is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of God in human history. It offers a unique perspective on the events that have shaped our world and invites readers to consider the larger purpose behind them.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: 1165135337
• ISBN13: 9781165135332
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 658 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"