A sharp look at faith, power, and salvation in a small town
The Zeit-Geist follows a schoolmaster who arrives in Fentown to help open new schools and becomes drawn into the lives of a controversial couple, Toyner and his wife Ann. Through atmospheric scenes and quiet moral questions, the novel explores how religious belief shapes personal choice, community, and redemption.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book encapsulates the life and spiritual evolution of a small-town man, Bartholomew Toyner, loosely based on real-life events. Born into humble beginnings toward the end of the 1800s, Toyner's story shows how even the most dissolute individuals can experience profound spiritual transformations. The story begins with Toyner as a middle-aged drunkard, a disappointment to his father and scorned by the woman he loves. However, after a chance encounter with a charismatic preacher, Toyner undergoes a radical change. Embracing a newfound faith, he must navigate the social and personal challenges of maintaining his sobriety and living a virtuous life. Through his struggle, he becomes a respected pillar of his community, using his influence to guide others toward a path of redemption. The author delves into the complexities of Toyner's character, exploring the nature of faith, temptation, and the human capacity for change. Ultimately, the book highlights the transformative power of belief, showing that even in the darkest of times, hope and the possibility of redemption can prevail. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243078950_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243078950
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243078950
Quantity: 15 available