Gideon: A Poem in Seven Books (1868)

Gideon: A Poem In Seven Books is a book written by Walter Goalen in 1868. This book is a narrative poem that follows the story of Gideon, a biblical figure who was chosen by God to lead the Israelites against their enemies. The poem is divided into seven books, each focusing on a different part of Gideon's story.The first book introduces Gideon and his people, who are oppressed by the Midianites. Gideon is visited by an angel who tells him that he has been chosen by God to lead the Israelites to victory. The second book describes Gideon's preparations for battle, including the recruitment of soldiers and the destruction of pagan altars.The third book describes the battle itself, in which Gideon and his army defeat the Midianites. The fourth book focuses on Gideon's aftermath, including his refusal to become a king and his establishment of a peaceful rule. The fifth book describes Gideon's downfall, as he is tempted by wealth and power and ultimately leads his people into idolatry.The sixth book describes Gideon's redemption, as he repents and destroys the idols. The final book describes Gideon's death and his legacy, as the Israelites continue to follow God's commandments. Overall, Gideon: A Poem In Seven Books is a religious and historical epic that explores themes of leadership, faith, and redemption.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.