The Book of Wonders, Marvelous and True: In Five Books is a collection of writings by Joanna Southcott. Southcott was a self-proclaimed prophetess who lived in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is divided into five sections, each of which contains a series of prophecies and revelations. The first book focuses on Southcott's early life and her experiences with spiritual visions. She describes her encounters with angels and the messages they conveyed to her. The second book contains a series of prophecies about the end of the world and the coming of a new age. Southcott predicts the return of Christ and the establishment of a new kingdom on earth.The third book is a collection of letters that Southcott wrote to various individuals, including government officials and religious leaders. In these letters, she expresses her beliefs and urges others to accept her teachings. The fourth book contains a series of poems that Southcott wrote about her spiritual experiences. The final book is a collection of miscellaneous writings, including a description of a vision she had of the afterlife and a discussion of the nature of sin. Throughout the book, Southcott emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience to God's will. Overall, The Book of Wonders, Marvelous and True: In Five Books provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and teachings of a unique figure in English religious history.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.
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