Religious Liberty and Conscience, A Constitutional Inquiry - Softcover

Konvitz, Milton R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0670002704 ISBN 13: 9780670002702

Publisher: Penguin Books, 1969

Synopsis

Since childhood, the orphaned Sarah had idolized her guardian's son Abraham and dreamed of the day when she would become a woman, when she might win Abraham's love in return. Magically the dream came true, and in the early years of their marriage Sarah and Abraham knew a rare happiness, But it was their destiny to be called to a purpose beyond safe contentment. In a strange and haunting experience there came to Abraham the wondrous knowledge of a God greater than any clay idol, a God who commanded him to seek a promised land and establish a new faith. The Promise re-creates the excitement, the glorious sense of purpose, and the magnificent drama of Abraham's and Sarah's journey to the promised land. Here are the trials and dangers of the desert which tested their endurance and their love, and here are the moving adventures of the men and women who journeyed with them. Here, too, is the poignant story of the lovely handmaid Hagar who served Sarah but loved Abraham. Finally the long journey ended in Canaan, and Abraham and Sarah prospered there. But a growing sorrow clouded their marriage -Sarah had given Abraham no children. Submerging her pride and her fear of losing Abraham forever, Sarah invoked an ancient and honored custom of her people and begged Abraham to take the handmaid Hagar as a second wife so that he might have a son. Hagar loved Abraham and bore him a son, but Sarah could not join in Abraham's rejoicing, for her woman's heart was tormented by jealousy and regret. The Promise reaches its stirring climax as it shows how Sarah came at last to the peace of Abraham's God and the fulfillment of the divine promise that would renew her joy in life and love. A compassionate revelation of the depths of a woman's pride and love, of a woman's ultimate sacrifice and ultimate victory, The Promise is a reverently and beautifully written novel which illuminates a magnificent Bible story in human terms.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Publication date: 1969
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0670002704
• ISBN 13: 9780670002702
• Binding: Paperback