Redeemed Captive Returning to Zion - John Williams - Bog

Redeemed Captive Returning to Zion is a historical book written by John Williams. The book is based on the true story of Williams, a Puritan minister who was captured by Native Americans during the French and Indian War in 1704. Williams and his family were taken captive and forced to endure a long and arduous journey through the wilderness to the Native American village where they would be held captive.During his captivity, Williams was subjected to many hardships and challenges, including physical abuse, hunger, and isolation from his family and fellow colonists. However, he remained steadfast in his faith and continued to preach to his captors, eventually gaining their respect and admiration.After several years in captivity, Williams was finally released and allowed to return to his home in Massachusetts. The book chronicles his journey back to civilization and his eventual return to his church in Deerfield, where he was welcomed as a hero.Redeemed Captive Returning to Zion is a powerful and inspiring story of faith, perseverance, and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, colonialism, or the experiences of early settlers in North America.1707. This volume is a faithful history of remarkable occurrences in the captivity and the deliverance of Mr. John Williams, minister of the gospel in Deerfield, who in the desolation which befell that plantation by an invasion of the French and Indians was by them carried away with his family and his neighborhood into Canada, whereto there is annexed a sermon preached by him upon his return at the lecture in Boston, December 1706. Written in Old English.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.