Book Synopsis:
Final Obituary. "Planet Earth died last night/ succumbing to the Coup de grace,/ A lingering illness of the plague of sin:/ Hatred, greed, pride, self-obsession./ Insensitivity, godlessness, immorality/ There were no survivors-" In making a strong case on Burke summons a shining cloud of witness. Among that host are historian Edward Gibbon, who set down five points on how early Christians managed to flourish in the material-minded Roman Empire; the Apostle Paul who took the Gospel to the wide world, and he Despite the grim human condition she depicts at the start, her book is a joyous, challenging one from which readers will arise informed and refreshed.
Book Details
Title: Gibbon's Gift: A Legacy for Our Children
Author: Margaret Wise Burke
Publisher: Margaret Wise Burke
Publication Year: 1999
Pages: 76
Binding: Paperback
First Edition: No
Condition: Good
Item Notes: ***GOOD CONDITION***CLEAN PAGES*** Light cover wear. Light edge wear to cover. Signed by previous owner. Eraser mark at bottom of back cover.
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