The Peace of God by Charles Kingsley
The Peace of God is a novel written by Charles Kingsley that was published in 1848. It tells the story of a young man named John who travels to the Holy Land and experiences many adventures along the way. The book explores themes such as faith, love, and redemption through the eyes of its protagonist.
By Charles Kingsley · Genre: Historical Fiction, Spiritual, Inspirational · 3,345 words
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Baltimore, U. S., 1874. Westminster Abbey. November 8, 1874.
Colossians. iii 15. "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts. "
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Spiritual, Inspirational, Christian Fiction
- Length: 3,345 words
- Structure: 1 section, 24 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book explores historical events and periods through the characters' experiences and perspectives.
- Spiritual — The central themes of the book revolve around faith, religion and the divine peace of God.
- Inspirational — The book contains elements intended to inspire and uplift the reader, based on principles of faith and overcoming adversity.
- Christian Fiction — The book integrates Christian principles and Biblical references as key aspects of the story and characters' motivations.
Tags
faith · spirituality · Christianity · peace · God · religion · hope · serenity · divine · grace · meditation · inner peace