With this idea it has been written and to this end I dedicate it to my children as heirs in the kingdom of God, to the youth of Zion and to my earnest friends everywhere.
THE AUTHOR.
Salt Lake City,
March 16th, 1883.
CONTENTS.
Injustice of Roman Governors—Nero Emperor—Vespasian and Titus Sent to Judea—Fortifications of Jerusalem—Titus Offers Terms of Peace—Horrors of the Siege—Women Devour their own Children—Temple Burned—City Destroyed—Dispersion of the Jews—Universal Apostasy—Priesthood no More—Ideas of God Perverted—Worship Corrupted with Heathen Rites—Persecution of Christians—Emperor Constantine—Rise of Monastic Order.
Description of Arabia—Arabian Customs—Birth of Mahomet—Early Life—Journey to Syria—Christian Sects—Doctrines Taught by Mahomet—His Marriage—Proclaims Himself a Prophet—Persecution—Flees to Medina—Becomes Powerful—Sickness and Death—Personal Appearance.