Holy Child: Or The Flight Into Egypt (1887)

The Holy Child: Or The Flight Into Egypt is a novel written by Thomas Emory Van Bibber and first published in 1887. The story revolves around the biblical tale of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt, as they flee from King Herod's wrath. The novel imagines the journey of the Holy Family, including Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus, as they escape from the soldiers sent by Herod to kill the child. The book is written in a narrative style and provides a fictionalized account of the journey, incorporating elements of adventure and suspense. The story is told through the eyes of Joseph, who is portrayed as a loving and protective father figure to Jesus. The book also explores the relationship between Mary and Joseph, as they face the challenges of the journey together.The novel is set in the ancient world and provides a vivid description of the landscape and culture of Egypt during that time. The author also draws on historical and biblical sources to create a rich and engaging narrative. Overall, The Holy Child: Or The Flight Into Egypt is a timeless story of faith, love, and sacrifice. It offers a unique perspective on the biblical tale and provides readers with a captivating and thought-provoking reading experience.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.