A Prophet in Babylon: A Story of Social Service (1907)

""A Prophet in Babylon: A Story of Social Service"" is a novel written by William James Dawson and published in 1907. The book follows the story of a young man named John Barton, who leaves his comfortable life in England to work as a social worker in the slums of London. After a few years, John is sent to Babylon, a fictional city in the Middle East, to take charge of a mission that aims to improve the lives of the poor and oppressed. In Babylon, John faces many challenges, including cultural differences, language barriers, and resistance from the local authorities. However, he perseveres and eventually gains the trust and respect of the people he is trying to help. Along the way, John also falls in love with a local woman named Zilah, who shares his passion for social justice.The novel explores themes of poverty, inequality, and the role of religion in social service. It also offers a glimpse into the social and political landscape of the early 20th century, particularly in the Middle East. Overall, ""A Prophet in Babylon"" is a thought-provoking and inspiring story of one man's journey to make a difference in the world.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.