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.
Ideal for readers who enjoy literary historical fiction with a strong sense of place and period detail.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is excerpted from a novel that provides a unique look at life in 1st century Judea. At a time when tensions between the Romans and the Jews were escalating, and religious and political unrest was rife, the book focuses on the lives of two central characters who find love amidst the turbulence. Caphtor, a Jewish skeptic, and Sephora, a devout woman struggling to reconcile her faith with her experiences, are drawn together despite their differences. The novel intertwines their personal journeys with the rich social, religious, and political tapestry of the time, offering insightful commentary on faith, love, and humanity. The author's vivid prose and meticulous historical research bring ancient Judea and its inhabitants to life, immersing the reader in the complexities of that era. Through the poignant and compelling story of Caphtor and Sephora, this book provides a profound and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition in the face of conflict and uncertainty. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330117231_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330117231
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330117231
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Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 292 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25762656/1
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