Lord Of The World By Robert Hugh Benson

G. This 1907 futuristic narrative has been hailed as the finest work of this unsung, but influential author and son of the Archbishop of Canterbury whose conversion to Catholicism rocked the Church of England in 1903. Julian Felsenburgh, a mysterious and compelling figure arises, promising peace in exchange for blind obedience. Soon the masses are in Felsenburgh's thrall and he becomes leader of the world. Popular young adult books such as  The Hunger Games  and  Divergent , as well as literary classics such as Walker Percy's  Love in the Ruins  and Cormac McCarthy's  The Road , have created a growing interest in dystopian novels. This new edition makes it easily available and features an insightful introduction by Rev. Only a small remnant of the faithful remains. K. Wells and theological insight akin to G. With an imagination to rival H. Those who resist are subjected to torture and execution. Bush's “New World Order.” In an airplane news conference on his return from the Philippines in January 2015, Pope Francis mentioned Robert Hugh Benson's  Lord of the World  and said, “I advise you to read it.” It wasn't the first time the Holy Father had praised the book since becoming pope. Dauntless and clear-sighted, Franklin is a bastion of stability as the Catholic Church in England disintegrates around him. Benson's harrowing plot soon brings these two charismatic men into a final apocalyptic conflict. Lord of the World: A Novel Recommended by Pope Francis Gripping, fascinating novel Perfect addition to your personal library 6 x 9 In one of the first such novels of the twentieth century, Robert Hugh Benson imagines a world where belief in God has been replaced by secular humanism.  Lord of the World  describes a world where Catholics are falling away and priests and bishops are defecting. The compelling book includes a new introduction, a biography of Benson, and a theological reflection. Lord of the World  has been praised by Pope Francis (November 2013) as depicting “the spirit of the world which leads to apostasy” and mentioned by Pope Benedict XVI in critiquing President George H.W. Mark Bosco, S.J., a brief biography of Benson by Martyn Sampson, and a theological reflection by Rev. Chesterton, Benson's astute novel has captured the attention of many today, including Popes Benedict and Francis. Into this melee steps the novel's protagonist, Fr. Michael Murphy, S.J. Percy Franklin.

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Lord Of The World By Robert Hugh Benson