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The Pillar Of Fire

  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • 14 x 21.6 x 2.2 cm

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The pillar of fire or Israel in bondage is a historical novel from the mid-19th century that dramatizes the era of Hebrew servitude in ancient Egypt through a blend of fictional and biblical elements. Told through the lens of a foreign observer who travels to Egypt to study its civilization, the narrative contrasts the grandeur of empire with the brutal conditions faced by the enslaved. Early in the story, the protagonist arrives in a city steeped in opulence and cultural pride, where the architectural marvels and sophisticated governance of the land evoke deep admiration. However, this admiration is gradually shadowed by an awakening awareness of the suffering endured by a subjugated people. The protagonist s letters home document his shifting perspective as he observes the treatment of laborers under harsh overseers and notes the systemic inequalities embedded in the imperial structure. These reflections serve as an emotional and moral prelude to deeper philosophical and spiritual inquiries that emerge as the story unfolds. The tension between wealth and cruelty, power and injustice, forms the central force driving the narrative toward a broader confrontation with faith, conscience, and liberation.

  • Title

    The Pillar Of Fire

  • Author

    J. H. Ingraham

  • Publisher

    Double 9 Books

  • Published

    July 2025

  • Weight

    436g

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 2.2 cm

  • ISBN

    9789371813433

  • ISBN-10

    9371813431

  • Eden Code

    7370658

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