Paradise Regained - Hardcover

by John Milton (Author)

Paradise Regained is an epic poem written by John Milton, the same author of the famous work Paradise Lost. The poem is divided into four books and tells the story of Jesus Christ's temptation in the wilderness, as described in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke. The poem begins with Satan's return to Earth after his defeat in Paradise Lost. He discovers Jesus in the wilderness and attempts to tempt him with various offers of power and wealth. However, Jesus remains steadfast in his faith and rejects Satan's offers.Throughout the poem, Milton explores themes of temptation, faith, and the struggle between good and evil. He also emphasizes the importance of spiritual strength and moral character in the face of adversity.Overall, Paradise Regained is a powerful work of literature that offers a unique perspective on the story of Jesus Christ's temptation. It is a must-read for anyone interested in epic poetry, religious literature, or the works of John Milton.Now had the great Proclaimer, with a voice More awful than the sound of trumpet, cried Repentance, and Heaven's kingdom nigh at hand To all baptized. To his great baptism flocked With awe the regions round, and with them came From Nazareth the son of Joseph deemed --Milton.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.