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Title: Aleph, the Chaldean; or, the Messiah as Seen from Alexandria
Credits: MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "Aleph, the Chaldean; or, the Messiah as Seen from Alexandria" by E. F. Burr is a historical fiction written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on Aleph, a young man of diverse lineage, and his companion Cimon, as they journey down the Nile toward Alexandria amidst the backdrop of Roman domination and ancient Egyptian culture. Their adventures reveal themes of identity, cultural interchange, and the spiritual quest concerning the Messiah, set against a richly described historical landscape. The opening of the story sets a vivid scene as Aleph and Cimon travel on a merchant vessel along the Nile, observing the landscape and conversing with an Egyptian man named Seti. They encounter Roman soldiers, leading to a tense confrontation that Aleph adeptly resolves, showcasing his character as both courageous and skilled. As they arrive in Alexandria, they are introduced to the vibrant social fabric of the city, filled with diverse cultures and the complexities of religious beliefs. The conversation reflects on history, ancestry, and the ongoing anticipation of the Messiah, creating a foundation for the exploration of faith and identity that will unfold throughout the narrative. The beginning hints at a larger journey of both physical and spiritual significance for Aleph and Cimon in their encounters with various peoples and ideas in this historic setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Burr, E. F. (Enoch Fitch), 1818-1907
EBook No.: 61041
Published: Dec 29, 2019
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Jesus Christ -- Fiction
Subject: Alexandria (Egypt) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Aleph, the Chaldean; or, the Messiah as Seen from Alexandria
Credits: MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "Aleph, the Chaldean; or, the Messiah as Seen from Alexandria" by E. F. Burr is a historical fiction written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on Aleph, a young man of diverse lineage, and his companion Cimon, as they journey down the Nile toward Alexandria amidst the backdrop of Roman domination and ancient Egyptian culture. Their adventures reveal themes of identity, cultural interchange, and the spiritual quest concerning the Messiah, set against a richly described historical landscape. The opening of the story sets a vivid scene as Aleph and Cimon travel on a merchant vessel along the Nile, observing the landscape and conversing with an Egyptian man named Seti. They encounter Roman soldiers, leading to a tense confrontation that Aleph adeptly resolves, showcasing his character as both courageous and skilled. As they arrive in Alexandria, they are introduced to the vibrant social fabric of the city, filled with diverse cultures and the complexities of religious beliefs. The conversation reflects on history, ancestry, and the ongoing anticipation of the Messiah, creating a foundation for the exploration of faith and identity that will unfold throughout the narrative. The beginning hints at a larger journey of both physical and spiritual significance for Aleph and Cimon in their encounters with various peoples and ideas in this historic setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Burr, E. F. (Enoch Fitch), 1818-1907
EBook No.: 61041
Published: Dec 29, 2019
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Jesus Christ -- Fiction
Subject: Alexandria (Egypt) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.