Wild Times, or David's Faith in a Living God
WILD TIMES, OR DAVID'S FAITH IN A LIVING GOD by Charles Kingsley: David, a young man from a small village in England, experiences a series of strange and supernatural events that challenge his faith in God. Despite the odds against him, David remains steadfast in his beliefs and finds solace in his relationship with God. The novel explores themes of religion, spirituality, and the human condition, offering a thought-provoking and deeply moving portrayal of one man's journey towards faith and redemption.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1848 · Genre: Religious, Historical, Adventure · 2,474 words
First lines
"David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men. " -- 1 SAM. xxii. 1, 2.
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Wild Times, or David's Faith in a Living God is listed on Textopian as an essay by Charles Kingsley, dated 1848 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1848 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Historical, Adventure
- Length: 2,474 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — Considering the reference to 'David's Faith' and 'A Living God', the book appears to have a strong religious theme. It might explore biblical narratives or spiritual concepts.
- Historical — Given Charles Kingsley's propensity to write historical novels and the reference to a historical religious figure like David, it is likely a historical narrative.
- Adventure — The titles 'WILD TIMES' suggests there is an element of adventure or unpredictability which is typically associated with the adventure genre.
Tags
faith · God · Christianity · spirituality · nature · adventure · morality · belief · trust · life lessons · personal growth · inspiration