The Sin Of Ahab: A Drama In One Act

By Anna Jane Harnwell

Book Overview

The Sin of Ahab is a one-act drama written by Anna Jane Wilcox Harnwell in 1922. The play is based on the biblical story of King Ahab and his wife, Jezebel, who are known for their wickedness and idolatry. The drama explores the consequences of their sins and how they ultimately lead to their downfall.The story revolves around Ahab, the king of Israel, who is obsessed with expanding his kingdom and acquiring more wealth and power. He is deeply influenced by his wife Jezebel, who encourages him to worship false gods and engage in immoral practices. Despite the warnings of the prophet Elijah, Ahab continues to defy God and indulge in his sinful ways.As the play progresses, the consequences of Ahab's actions become more apparent. His kingdom is plagued by drought and famine, and his people suffer greatly. Ahab's arrogance and pride prevent him from seeing the error of his ways, and he ultimately meets a tragic end.The Sin of Ahab is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that explores themes of sin, repentance, and redemption. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and the importance of staying true to one's faith. Harnwell's writing is rich and evocative, bringing the story to life and leaving a lasting impression on readers.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: 1165578484
• ISBN13: 9781165578481
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"