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S. J. BACKMAN.
In a landscape scarred by relentless raids, the people of Israel grapple with the threat of Midian, Moab and Ammon. A lone refugee flees the devastation, seeking sanctuary while the sons of the prophets plead with Samuel for guidance. Their prayers awaken a solemn Samuel, who dons humble garb and calls upon the Levites to sound trumpets and light fires on the surrounding hills.
The narrative weaves poetry and prophecy, painting vivid scenes of desert winds, blood‑stained fields and the trembling hopes of a nation on the brink. Listeners will hear the clash between divine command and human survival, as ancient rituals confront the harsh reality of war. The opening chapters set a tone of reverent melancholy, inviting you to walk alongside those who hear the call of the Almighty amid the chaos of their world. Their stories still echo through the ages.
Full title
Jephthas bok En Minnes-Sång i Israël En Minnes-Sång i Israël
Language
sv
Duration
~57 minutes (54K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jan 1, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1805–1848
A gifted Finnish scientist and poet, he helped launch systematic meteorological observation in Finland while also writing verse shaped by the Romantic spirit of his age. His life was brief, but his work left a lasting mark on both science and literature.
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