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Title: Hebrew Heroes: A Tale Founded on Jewish History
Note: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "Hebrew Heroes: A Tale Founded on Jewish History" by A. L. O. E. is a historical fiction work written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the Maccabean revolt against the oppressive rule of Antiochus Epiphanes, focusing on the themes of faith, heroism, and sacrifice in the face of tyranny. Key characters introduced early in the tale include Lycidas, a Greek who admires the courage of the Hebrew martyrs, and Judas Maccabeus, who emerges as a prominent leader in the fight for religious freedom. At the start of the story, the setting is established in Jerusalem during a period rife with persecution. The opening chapter vividly describes the city bathed in sunset, juxtaposed against the backdrop of the cruel actions of Antiochus Epiphanes. Through Lycidas’ perspective, readers witness a poignant scene of martyrdom as Hebrew brethren resolutely refuse to renounce their faith, inspiring the Athenian with their unwavering courage. The narrative then shifts to focus on a group of Hebrews engaged in a secret burial of the martyrs, where Lycidas accidentally witnesses their solemn reinterment and finds himself embroiled in their struggles. This encounter ignites a transformative journey for Lycidas, compelling him to seek understanding of the Hebrew faith and the meaning behind such heroic virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: A. L. O. E., 1821-1893
EBook No.: 26094
Published: Jul 20, 2008
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Bible. Old Testament -- Fiction
Subject: Judas Maccabaeus (Judah Maccabee, יהודה המכבי)
Subject: Jews -- History -- Fiction
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Judaism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Hebrew Heroes: A Tale Founded on Jewish History
Note: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "Hebrew Heroes: A Tale Founded on Jewish History" by A. L. O. E. is a historical fiction work written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the Maccabean revolt against the oppressive rule of Antiochus Epiphanes, focusing on the themes of faith, heroism, and sacrifice in the face of tyranny. Key characters introduced early in the tale include Lycidas, a Greek who admires the courage of the Hebrew martyrs, and Judas Maccabeus, who emerges as a prominent leader in the fight for religious freedom. At the start of the story, the setting is established in Jerusalem during a period rife with persecution. The opening chapter vividly describes the city bathed in sunset, juxtaposed against the backdrop of the cruel actions of Antiochus Epiphanes. Through Lycidas’ perspective, readers witness a poignant scene of martyrdom as Hebrew brethren resolutely refuse to renounce their faith, inspiring the Athenian with their unwavering courage. The narrative then shifts to focus on a group of Hebrews engaged in a secret burial of the martyrs, where Lycidas accidentally witnesses their solemn reinterment and finds himself embroiled in their struggles. This encounter ignites a transformative journey for Lycidas, compelling him to seek understanding of the Hebrew faith and the meaning behind such heroic virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: A. L. O. E., 1821-1893
EBook No.: 26094
Published: Jul 20, 2008
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Bible. Old Testament -- Fiction
Subject: Judas Maccabaeus (Judah Maccabee, יהודה המכבי)
Subject: Jews -- History -- Fiction
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Judaism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.