The Prince of the House of David

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The Prince of the House of David

by J. H. (Joseph Holt) Ingraham

EN·~7 hours·45 chapters

Chapters

45 total
1

0:17
2

Famous Books at Popular Prices

4:04
3

The Prince of the House of David.

0:43
4

PREFACE.

0:54
5

LETTERS FROM ADINA.

0:01
6

LETTER I.

5:31
7

LETTER II.

10:03
8

LETTER III.

6:14
9

LETTER IV.

11:26
10

LETTER V.

20:43

Description

Set against the bustling streets of ancient Jerusalem, the story follows a young noble who discovers he is a direct descendant of the house of David. When rumors of a new Messiah begin to stir, his lineage thrusts him into a world of political intrigue, secret societies, and the ever‑present tension between Roman authority and Jewish tradition. As he grapples with his newfound identity, the protagonist must decide whether to embrace a quiet life or step into a role that could reshape his people’s destiny.

The narrative weaves vivid descriptions of temple worship, market chatter, and the stark deserts surrounding the city, giving listeners a palpable sense of the era. Early encounters with scholars, soldiers, and family members reveal the protagonist’s inner conflict and hint at the moral dilemmas ahead. Through heartfelt letters and intimate conversations, the tale invites reflection on faith, heritage, and the price of leadership.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (429K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (http://digital.library.villanova.edu/))

Release date

2016-12-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

J. H. (Joseph Holt) Ingraham

J. H. (Joseph Holt) Ingraham

1809–1860

A wildly popular 19th-century American writer, he turned years at sea and life in the South into adventure novels, travel writing, and religious fiction that reached a huge readership. He later became an Episcopal clergyman and is still best known for historical biblical novels such as The Prince of the House of David.

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