Rejected Of Men; A Story Of Today
by Howard Pyle
'Rejected Of Men; A Story Of Today' Summary
Howard Pyle's 'Rejected of Men' transports the story of Jesus to early 20th-century America. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of an outsider, observing the events surrounding Jesus's life and ministry as they occur in a modern American context. Jesus's message of love and compassion resonates amidst the complexities of a rapidly changing society. The novel explores themes of faith, human nature, and the struggle for social justice. Through this unique lens, Pyle invites readers to reconsider the timeless relevance of Jesus's teachings in a contemporary world. The narrative captures the essence of Jesus's life and teachings, blending the familiar narratives of the Gospels with the backdrop of early 20th-century America. The outsider narrator's perspective offers a fresh and insightful view of Jesus's message of love, forgiveness, and the importance of social justice, sparking reflection on the enduring power of these principles in a modern world.Book Details
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Howard Pyle was an American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people. He was a native of Wilmington, Delaware, and he spent the last year of his life in Florence, Italy. In 1894, h...
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