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The Cross Triumphant
THEME: PERSECUTION; FAITH; TRUST; JOY IN SUFFERING; PERSEVERENCE
"The Cross Triumphant" is written by Florence M. Kingsley, the award-winning author of "Titus: A Comrade of the Cross." Florence Kingsley has written another gripping drama that begins seventeen years after the crucifixion. Rich in biblical history, Mrs. Kingsley portrays the chilling events that climax at the devastating destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. In the midst of this deep tribulation, hope is birthed during one of the most tragic events in history. If you enjoyed Titus, you will not want to miss this classic!
"The Cross Triumphant" is written by Florence M. Kingsley, the award-winning author of "Titus: A Comrade of the Cross." Florence Kingsley has written another gripping drama that begins seventeen years after the crucifixion. Rich in biblical history, Mrs. Kingsley portrays the chilling events that climax at the devastating destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. In the midst of this deep tribulation, hope is birthed during one of the most tragic events in history. If you enjoyed Titus, you will not want to miss this classic!
384 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1898
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About the author
Florence Morse Kingsley
109 books28 followersFlorence Morse Kingsley (July 14, 1859 – November 7, 1937) was an American authoress of popular and religious fiction.
Florence Morse Kingsley was born in Poe, Medina County, Ohio, to artists Eleanor Ecob and Jonathan Bradley Morse. Florence grew up in Brecksville Township, Ohio where her parents were educators in the local school district.
Florence Morse was a student at Wellesley College from 1876 to 1879. However, she had to leave before graduating because of a severe eye problem. She married Reverend Charles Rawson Kingsley, son of Frances Elizabeth Rawson and Charles Clark Kingsley on July 12, 1882 in Utica, New York. Dr. Charles and Mrs Florence Kingsley had five children: Charles Rawson Kingsley, Jr., Donald Morse Kingsley, Grace Ecob Kingsley, James Morse Kingsley, and John Bradley Kingsley.
Florence Morse Kingsley was a contemporary of fellow writer Lew Wallace, the author of Ben-Hur.
When Kingsley was thirty-five, a publisher held a writing competition to obtain the best manuscript that would inspire a child’s faith for Christ. It was in this contest that Florence Kingsley submitted her manuscript for Titus: A Comrade of the Cross. In six weeks, 200,000 copies had been printed to meet demand. She later published two other works of Christian fiction: the sequel to her original entitled Stephen: A Soldier of the Cross, and the epic tale The Cross Triumphant.
Kingsley was featured in, and a contributing writer to, the Ladies' Home Journal.
(from Wikipedia)
Florence Morse Kingsley was born in Poe, Medina County, Ohio, to artists Eleanor Ecob and Jonathan Bradley Morse. Florence grew up in Brecksville Township, Ohio where her parents were educators in the local school district.
Florence Morse was a student at Wellesley College from 1876 to 1879. However, she had to leave before graduating because of a severe eye problem. She married Reverend Charles Rawson Kingsley, son of Frances Elizabeth Rawson and Charles Clark Kingsley on July 12, 1882 in Utica, New York. Dr. Charles and Mrs Florence Kingsley had five children: Charles Rawson Kingsley, Jr., Donald Morse Kingsley, Grace Ecob Kingsley, James Morse Kingsley, and John Bradley Kingsley.
Florence Morse Kingsley was a contemporary of fellow writer Lew Wallace, the author of Ben-Hur.
When Kingsley was thirty-five, a publisher held a writing competition to obtain the best manuscript that would inspire a child’s faith for Christ. It was in this contest that Florence Kingsley submitted her manuscript for Titus: A Comrade of the Cross. In six weeks, 200,000 copies had been printed to meet demand. She later published two other works of Christian fiction: the sequel to her original entitled Stephen: A Soldier of the Cross, and the epic tale The Cross Triumphant.
Kingsley was featured in, and a contributing writer to, the Ladies' Home Journal.
(from Wikipedia)
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December 25, 2023
Epic. That's kinda what describes this book.
Elevation, Conviction, seeking after truth, despair, and love are all found here. The chaos and panic of A. D. 70 is highlighted in this book.
It's an old one but the author doesn't drone on and on about all the details.
The characters are deep and you can feel who they are, even with the older style of writing thst doesn't even tell you their thought processes very often.
Phineas has to wrestle with the question - did the Jews really crucify their Messiah?
Elevation, Conviction, seeking after truth, despair, and love are all found here. The chaos and panic of A. D. 70 is highlighted in this book.
It's an old one but the author doesn't drone on and on about all the details.
The characters are deep and you can feel who they are, even with the older style of writing thst doesn't even tell you their thought processes very often.
Phineas has to wrestle with the question - did the Jews really crucify their Messiah?
April 11, 2020
After reading the beloved “Titus: A Comrade of the Cross” multiple times, I investigated whether the author, Florence M. Kingsley, had written any other stories. I was delighted to find this title! The writing is just as beautiful, the message is just as poignant. The author weaves historical events following the crucifixion of Jesus up until the siege and destruction of Jerusalem and the temple within. It’s fascinating to imagine how the prophecies of Jesus might have come to fulfillment for His followers who were living at that time.
The story follows the journey of young Phannias who is painstakingly trained to know and live by the requirements of the Law to fulfill his duty as a Nazarite. And yet, he is repeatedly confronted with teachings and testimonies and experiences that lead him to question if Jesus was really the blasphemer he’s been taught all these years. His path is woven by the unseen hand of Providence in a way that makes the reader appreciate how God works similarly in our lives today to gently draw us to the Truth.
Even though the last couple of chapters feel like they rush to a happy ending while leaving a number of gaps in the story, I still thoroughly enjoyed the read and would recommend it. It’s an engaging story that brings history and a search for truth to life.
The story follows the journey of young Phannias who is painstakingly trained to know and live by the requirements of the Law to fulfill his duty as a Nazarite. And yet, he is repeatedly confronted with teachings and testimonies and experiences that lead him to question if Jesus was really the blasphemer he’s been taught all these years. His path is woven by the unseen hand of Providence in a way that makes the reader appreciate how God works similarly in our lives today to gently draw us to the Truth.
Even though the last couple of chapters feel like they rush to a happy ending while leaving a number of gaps in the story, I still thoroughly enjoyed the read and would recommend it. It’s an engaging story that brings history and a search for truth to life.
December 11, 2024
dnf at about...1/4th of the way through
Boring. Also, I couldn't stand how the author talked about the Law. She obviously didn't do her research about the difference between the Mosiac and the Pharisaical Law.
Boring. Also, I couldn't stand how the author talked about the Law. She obviously didn't do her research about the difference between the Mosiac and the Pharisaical Law.
January 15, 2020
A quick, dramatic read. The main character Phinneas is interesting and a good portrayal of a righteous Jew trying to come to terms with the law, hypocrisy in the temple and the teaching of Jesus. His change of heart is a bit inconsistent however and his innocent, Christian love interest is awkwardly inserted and flat. The first half is the best part.
August 14, 2023
This book gives an interesting look into events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem. It is possibly because the author wanted to include so much historical fact that I felt parts became rather tedious, especially the second half of the book.
April 18, 2022
My imagination baptized
December 17, 2023
I really enjoyed this one. The young man hopes to become a priest in the temple and has spent his entire life being very careful. Jesus of Nazareth is a distant memory of many people in Jerusalem and things have continued on as normal, despite his prophecies. But shadows loom on the horizon. Roman still occupies and the rebellions are becoming more fierce. The young man accidentally gets injured and marred, thus destroying his chances of every being a priest. He begins to lose all hope in life and in himself as he finds out the corruption of the priesthood and the lingering effects of the Jesus of Nazareth. He witnesses the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple and comes to faith in Christ.
May 30, 2008
This book is the 3rd in a series from Lamplighter Publishing. The first 2 are "Steven" and "Titus" which I hope to purchase in the future. It is a Historic Fiction on the end times of Jerusalem (70 AD).
It begins and centers on a Jewish Nazarite that is in training for becoming a Priest. In the course of his study and training, he becomes aware of the basic ideas of a group known as the Nazarene's. So begins his struggle for truth.
Only one item disagreed with what I have heard and read regarding the Jerusalem seige and it regards when the Christian Jews departed the city. The book does not referrence John's Revelation but indicates that the Christians drew their conclusion from Prophetic Old Testament Scripture (which is most likely very accurate as well). I would recommend this book as it gives some understanding to non-Jews about the requirements that had been added to the Law of God during that period and is a caution to the present-day Church to avoid adding to the Law of God.
It begins and centers on a Jewish Nazarite that is in training for becoming a Priest. In the course of his study and training, he becomes aware of the basic ideas of a group known as the Nazarene's. So begins his struggle for truth.
Only one item disagreed with what I have heard and read regarding the Jerusalem seige and it regards when the Christian Jews departed the city. The book does not referrence John's Revelation but indicates that the Christians drew their conclusion from Prophetic Old Testament Scripture (which is most likely very accurate as well). I would recommend this book as it gives some understanding to non-Jews about the requirements that had been added to the Law of God during that period and is a caution to the present-day Church to avoid adding to the Law of God.
June 8, 2009
Fairly similar to Titus a Comrade of the Cross, although in my opinion Titus was better; I still thought The Cross Triumphant was a pretty good book at the time. I don't really like any of the Lamplighter books anymore, the main characters are as a rule too perfect to be true, to the point of being rather disgusting! (: That or there is a perfect side character steering them along.
August 31, 2012
This book is amazing! Florence Kingsley was a genius at writing truly historical books without compromising the reader's interest. If you are interested in the fall of the temple under Titus, this book is for you!
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