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The Prince of the House of David, written by J. H. Ingraham in 1859 and reprinted in the 1892 edition, presents a historicized view of Jesus’s three‑year ministry in the Holy Land. The narrative unfolds in the form of letters from a young Jewish girl to her father, following Jesus from his baptism in the River Jordan through his teachings and culminating in his crucifixion. The book offers observations on Jewish tradition and is noted for its wit and insight, depicting classic events from the perspective of a contemporary observer.
First publish date: 1855
Genre: History/Ancient History
Authors: J. H. Ingraham
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