The Divine Drama Of History And Civilization (1854)

By James Elishama Smith

Book Overview

The Divine Drama Of History And Civilization is a book written by James Elishama Smith and published in 1854. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of civilization and the role of religion in shaping human society. Smith argues that history is a divine drama, with God as the central character and human beings as the supporting cast. He explores the history of ancient civilizations, including Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and the impact of Christianity on Western civilization. The book also discusses the rise of Islam and the spread of Buddhism and Hinduism. Smith emphasizes the importance of moral and spiritual values in creating a just and peaceful society. He argues that religion is essential for the development of human civilization and that a society without religion is doomed to failure. The Divine Drama Of History And Civilization is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the history of human civilization.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437336477
• ISBN13: 9781437336474
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 660 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"