This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Helon's Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Volume 1 (of 2)
A picture of Judaism, in the century which preceded the advent of our Savior.
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, MFR and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Strauss, Friedrich, 1786-1863
Translator: Kenrick, John, 1788-1877
EBook No.: 54867
Published: Jun 8, 2017
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Jews -- History -- To 70 A.D. -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Helon's Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Volume 1 (of 2)
A picture of Judaism, in the century which preceded the advent of our Savior.
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, MFR and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Strauss, Friedrich, 1786-1863
Translator: Kenrick, John, 1788-1877
EBook No.: 54867
Published: Jun 8, 2017
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Jews -- History -- To 70 A.D. -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.