The Crucifixion Of Phillip Strong (1900)

The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong is a novel written by Charles Monroe Sheldon and published in 1900. The story revolves around the character of Phillip Strong, a young pastor who becomes the victim of a hate campaign in his small town. The novel explores themes of religious intolerance, mob mentality, and the power of forgiveness.The story begins with Phillip Strong arriving in the town of Raymond to take up his new post as the pastor of the local church. He is initially welcomed by the townspeople, but soon finds himself at odds with the local newspaper editor, who launches a vicious campaign against him. The editor accuses Phillip of being a heretic and a blasphemer, and soon the entire town is caught up in the frenzy.As the situation escalates, Phillip finds himself increasingly isolated and alone. He is attacked by a mob and left for dead, only to be rescued by a kind-hearted woman who takes him in and nurses him back to health. Despite the terrible things that have been done to him, Phillip remains steadfast in his faith and refuses to be consumed by bitterness or hatred.The novel is a powerful indictment of religious intolerance and mob mentality, and it is also a testament to the power of forgiveness and love. Charles Sheldon's writing is deeply moving and thought-provoking, and his portrayal of Phillip Strong is both inspiring and heartbreaking. The Crucifixion of Phillip Strong is a classic of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.