The Life and Times of Josiah
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Josiah ascended the throne of Judah amid the accumulated sins of his father and grandfather, and rampant corruption. Yet from a nation replete with idolatry and desecration came a rediscovery of God’s law—all under the direction of Josiah. The story of Josiah corrects the human tendency to lean on earthly authority. This story teaches not only the importance of following God in times of evil, but also underscores the value and authority of the word of God. Mackintosh retells this story in a way that connects Josiah’s life to the challenges of the present era.
Man’s complete ruin in sin, and God’s perfect remedy in Christ, are fully, clearly, and often strikingly presented [in Mackintosh’s writings].
—Andrew Miller, a leader of the Plymouth Brethren movement
- Title: The Life and Times of Josiah
- Author: C. H. Mackintosh
- Series: C. H. Mackintosh Collection
- Publisher: Loizeaux Brothers Publications
- Pages: 87
Charles Henry Mackintosh (1820–1896) was notable for his work in philanthropic work during the Irish Potatoe Famine which affected much of Ireland, Scotland, and England at the time. He converted to Christianity through correspondence with his sister and through reading John Darby's Operations of the Spirit.