Advent

Advent: A Mystery is a novel written by Arthur Cleveland Coxe in 1837. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around a young woman named Edith, who lives in a small town in New England. Edith is a devout Christian and is engaged to a man named William. However, her life takes a turn when she is visited by a mysterious stranger, who tells her that she is the chosen one to bring about the Second Coming of Christ.As Edith struggles to come to terms with this revelation, she is plagued by a series of strange events and visions that seem to be connected to her prophetic calling. Meanwhile, William and other members of the community are skeptical of Edith's claims and fear that she may be possessed by evil spirits.As the story unfolds, Edith's faith is tested as she faces opposition from those around her and must navigate the complexities of her newfound role as a prophet. The novel explores themes of religious faith, doubt, and the struggle between good and evil.Overall, Advent: A Mystery is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that provides a glimpse into the religious beliefs and practices of the early 19th century.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.