The Coming of the Lord

'The Coming of the Lord' is a profound exploration of the social and religious tensions that defined early twentieth-century South Africa. Set in the Transvaal town of Gibeon, the novel captures the convergence of disparate groups: the established white community, a small Jewish population, and a large sect of black worshippers known as the Levites. As thousands of Levites gather on the heights above the town to await a divine sign, the local inhabitants are gripped by fear and suspicion, leading to a mounting atmosphere of conflict.Through the eyes of characters like the disillusioned Dr. Diethelm, Sarah Gertrude Millin examines the psychological undercurrents of prejudice and the volatility of religious zeal. The narrative masterfully portrays the friction between different racial and cultural identities in a society grappling with its own divisions. 'The Coming of the Lord' stands as a significant work of fiction that delves into themes of isolation, faith, and the tragic consequences of societal misunderstanding, providing a vivid and unsettling portrait of a community in transition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.