The Deacon of Dobbinsville by John Arch Morrison

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Author Morrison, John Arch, 1893-1965
Title The Deacon of Dobbinsville
A Story Based on Actual Happenings
Note Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Deacon of Dobbinsville" by John Arch Morrison is a narrative based on actual events, likely written in the mid-20th century. The work explores the spiritual dilemmas and conflicts within a church community, particularly focusing on the contrasting experiences of nominal believers and those who seek heartfelt salvation. Central characters include Deacon Gramps, a prominent yet hypocritical member of Mount Olivet Church, and Jake Benton, a more earnest but misunderstood churchgoer struggling with his faith and personal transformation. The opening of the narrative sets the stage with a description of Mount Olivet Church, emphasizing its historical significance and the moral decline of its congregation. As the story begins, we meet Deacon Gramps, who embodies the church's superficial piety, contrasted against Jake Benton, who yearns for a deeper spiritual experience. The narrative swiftly establishes the community's tension surrounding differing beliefs and the potential for conflict as Jake seeks true salvation among the old traditions dominated by Gramps and others resistant to change. The early chapters hint at the broader themes of redemption, persecution, and the genuine pursuit of faith amidst societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Christian life -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 12512
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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