Sephora, Vol. 2 of 2: A Hebrew Tale, Descriptive of the Country of Palestine, and of the Manners and Customs of the Ancient Israelites (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

N. W. Oliver

9780365382348: Sephora, Vol. 2 of 2: A Hebrew Tale, Descriptive of the Country of Palestine, and of the Manners and Customs of the Ancient Israelites (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0365382345 ISBN 13: 9780365382348

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore a sweeping tale set among ancient Palestine, where love, fate, and culture collide.

This two‑volume Hebrew tale follows Sephora and her companions through festivals, widowhood, and the hard truths of life in a world of splendor and struggle. Rich with period detail, it blends personal drama with vivid descriptions of landscape, ceremony, and daily life in ancient Israel.

From the vine yards of Engedi to the banks of the Kishon, the narrative traces marriages, social customs, and the quiet power of faith. The book interweaves a moving romance with scenes of wealth and ritual, while offering historical notes that illuminate customs, attire, and traditional practices of the era.

Character-driven storytelling that blends personal longing with communal expectations.
Descriptive scenes of homes, gardens, and ceremonial life in ancient times.
Insights into marriage customs, perfumes, crowns, and social rituals of the period.
Appendix-style context that explains trade, crafts, and ceremonial visits in the culture.

Ideal for readers who enjoy literary historical fiction with a strong sense of place and period detail.

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