Patriarchs and Prophets

Name: Patriarchs and Prophets
Brand: Findaway Voices
Availability: InStock
Author: Ellen G. White
ISBN: 9781961738997

Author: Ellen G. White

Series: Conflict of the Ages #1

Narrator: Andrea Gallo

Unabridged: 33 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Paris Publishing Company

Published: 06/08/2023

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion

Synopsis

"Patriarchs and Prophets" opens the "Conflict of the Ages" series. It chronicles the vast saga of humanity, from Earth's creation to King David's reign. The author uniquely highlights Earth's role in the cosmic struggle between right and wrong, truth and falsehood. The book unravels the heartbreaking heavenly rebellion that transpired eons ago and underscores that this perpetual war between God and Satan impacts every person.The book illuminates how this battle between good and evil was reflected in the experiences of Old Testament figures. "Patriarchs and Prophets" delves into critical existential inquiries: What is our origin? What future awaits us? Why does an omnipotent God permit evil's relentless expansion and devastating aftermath?By exploring these complex issues, the author seeks to reconcile contradictions in God's nature and actions. We learn about God's grand creation, humanity's fall, and God's redemption plan through the stories and teachings of Old Testament figures. It prompts us to contemplate our lives within the broader context of the cosmic battle between good and evil and our ultimate destiny.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Morgan on December 20, 2012

It is really difficult to summarize the amazing book of Patriarchs and Prophets in a concise manner. This book is part of Conflict of the Ages Series, Vol. 1. It's basically about what the title entails-the promises that God made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and how He decided He would bless them an......more

Goodreads review by Alan on December 27, 2021

Siguiendo con mi travesía lectora interanual de lo que, denominacionalmente, llamamos «Espíritu de Profecía»; este fue el tabique que más reto representaba. Entiendo que es el más voluminoso de la serie y podría decir que de los más densos dada la época bíblica que desarrolla, esa época que parece o......more

Goodreads review by Chad on June 27, 2021

Excellent. She continues to fill in aspects of the stories from the bible with insight and meaning as well as making it relevant for today.......more

Goodreads review by Cynthia on February 28, 2015

This is the first book of the Ellen White's 5-volume "Conflict of the Ages" series (which concludes with the famous book "The Great Controversy"). I am endeavouring to reading the whole series over the course of this year. For anyone who wants to become familiar with the Bible, this is a good place......more

Goodreads review by Jacquelyn on June 10, 2014

Our weekly Bible study group is doing an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter study of the books of Genesis and Exodus, and "Patriarchs and Prophets" is a nice (optional) compliment to the study. The theme of the book is the great controversy of good verses evil, the Lord/God/Creator verses the fallen angel......more