"David Elginbrod Book. III" is a novel by George MacDonald. The tale follows Thomas Wingfold, a younger university scholar who loses religion and seeks peace in the faraway village of Turriepuffit. There, he meets the humble and smart Scottish county minister David Elginbrod and his circle of relatives. Thomas' contacts with the Elginbrods result in a religious and personal metamorphosis, as he discovers renewed faith and purpose in lifestyles. The work delves into troubles of faith, redemption, and the deep significance of human relationships. George MacDonald's writing is mentioned for its depth of person and moral information, and "David Elginbrod" is no exception. The novel is a passionate and transferring tale approximately the electricity of compassion and the tenacity of the human spirit. It is a poignant and compelling tale about religion, redemption, and the transformational electricity of human relationships. MacDonald's writing style and perceptive storytelling make "David Elginbrod" a timeless book that continues to enchantment to readers.

"David Elginbrod Book. II" is a novel by George MacDonald. The tale follows Thomas Wingfold, a younger university scholar who loses religion and seeks peace in the faraway village of Turriepuffit. There, he meets the humble and smart Scottish county minister David Elginbrod and his circle of relatives. Thomas' contacts with the Elginbrods result in a religious and personal metamorphosis, as he discovers renewed faith and purpose in lifestyles. The work delves into troubles of faith, redemption, and the deep significance of human relationships. George MacDonald's writing is mentioned for its depth of person and moral information, and "David Elginbrod" is no exception. The novel is a passionate and transferring tale approximately the electricity of compassion and the tenacity of the human spirit. It is a poignant and compelling tale about religion, redemption, and the transformational electricity of human relationships. MacDonald's writing style and perceptive storytelling make "David Elginbrod" a timeless book that continues to enchantment to readers.

Rev. ed. of: David Elginbrod. 1863. Hugh Sutherland develops a friendship with the steward of a Scottish estate, David Elginbrod, and his daughter, Margaret. Although he returns to the city he is never able to shake off their influence and faith in God.

The story of a boy’s spiritual transformation in the shadow of the Scottish Highlands—from the 19th-century author of David Elginbrod. In George MacDonald’s most well-known novel, published in 1868, the quest of young Robert Falconer for his father becomes a parallel quest to break free from the oppressive Calvinist theology of his grandmother. As he struggles to come to terms with the strict orthodoxy prevalent in Scotland for two centuries, the doctrine of hell looms as the great stumbling block in Robert’s mind. His lifelong search reveals to Robert the groundbreaking truth that hell is remedial not punitive, designed to produce ultimate repentance not everlasting punishment. This highly autobiographical work offers a rare glimpse into MacDonald’s own youthful quandaries, and a window into the development of his faith, which would turn generations toward the Fatherhood of a loving God. After the book’s publication, as a result of the bold themes running through the narrative, MacDonald came to be considered a “universalist” and “heretic” in some circles—grievous mischaracterizations that persist to this day. This new edition by MacDonald biographer Michael Phillips streamlines the occasionally ponderous Victorian narrative style and updates the thick Doric brogue into readable English.