A Tale for the Pharisees (1859)
William Gilbert
A Tale for the Pharisees (1859)
William Gilbert
A Tale For The Pharisees is a novel written by William Gilbert and published in 1859. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Arthur Howard, who is the son of a wealthy merchant. Arthur is a devout Christian who is determined to live his life according to the teachings of the Bible. However, his beliefs are constantly challenged by the Pharisees, a group of religious leaders who are more concerned with following the letter of the law than with showing compassion and mercy to others.Throughout the novel, Arthur struggles to reconcile his faith with the hypocrisy he sees around him. He is particularly troubled by the Pharisees, who seem to be more interested in maintaining their power and influence than in helping others. Despite their opposition, Arthur remains steadfast in his beliefs and continues to speak out against their hypocrisy.As the story unfolds, Arthur becomes embroiled in a series of conflicts with the Pharisees, including a legal battle over the ownership of a valuable piece of property. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a young woman named Emily, who becomes his love interest.Ultimately, A Tale For The Pharisees is a story about the struggle between faith and hypocrisy, and the importance of standing up for what you believe in. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
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