Helon's Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Volume 1 (of 2) by Friedrich Strauss
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| Author | Strauss, Friedrich, 1786-1863 |
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| Translator | Kenrick, John, 1788-1877 |
| Title |
Helon's Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Volume 1 (of 2)
A picture of Judaism, in the century which preceded the advent of our Savior. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Helon's Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Friedrich Strauss is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows a young Jew named Helon, who embarks on a pilgrimage from Alexandria to Jerusalem in pursuit of spiritual fulfillment and to reconnect with his Jewish heritage. Set against the backdrop of a culturally rich yet tumultuous period before the advent of Christ, the book explores themes of identity, faith, and the intricacies of Jewish customs and societal structures. The opening of the novel introduces Helon, who is preparing for his journey to Jerusalem while grappling with the emotional weight of leaving his mother behind. In a poignant farewell, his family gathers to send him off, filled with both hope and sorrow. Throughout this portion, readers witness Helon's interactions with his loved ones, including his free servant Sallu, who wishes to accompany him despite newly acquired freedom. As preparations unfold, the text captures not only Helon's personal struggles and aspirations but also presents rich descriptions of customs and rituals, illuminating the societal fabric of Jewish life at this time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Jews -- History -- To 70 A.D. -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54867 |
| Release Date | Jun 8, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 41 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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