The Prophetess: A Novel - Hardcover

Marzouk, Evonne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 161088504X ISBN 13: 9781610885041

Publisher: Bancroft Press, 2019

Synopsis

The Prophetess tells a modern story about Rachel, an American teenage girl called to join a secret community of Jewish prophets. The story weaves Jewish tradition, mysticism, modern Jewish American life, and discovery of Israel into a coming-of-age story of a girl discovering her power and purpose in life. The book is targeted at young adults but is also very appropriate for all ages.

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About the Author

Evonne Marzouk grew up in Philadelphia. In 1998, she received a B.A. from the Writing Seminars program at the Johns Hopkins University, with a minor in Religious Studies. She founded and is the former director of Canfei Nesharim, an organization that teaches Jewish wisdom about protecting the environment. In 2008, Evonne was invited to join the ROI Community, an international network of Jewish activists, entrepreneurs and innovators. In 2009, she was selected as one of The New York Jewish Week's "36 under 36." She currently works as a communications specialist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Evonne has published numerous articles and stories in Jewish and secular publications, and is the co-editor of Uplifting People and Planet: Eighteen Essential Lessons on Judaism and the Evironment (2014). She lives in Maryland with her family.

Review

"A story that straddles the ancient and modern worlds, that's both timeless and imminent, and that's full of legends but speaks of true things . The Prophetess masterfully captures the age when everything is strange and new and dangerous-the emotional instability of being a teenager and the spiritual instability of?spoiler alert?finding out you're a prophet. Evonne Marzouk's The Prophetess is a story that begs to be read."

(Matthue Roth, author, Never Mind the Goldbergs 2019-01-22)

"Exquisitely crafted. Evonne uses her imaginative skills to create a world for a modern prophetess . and she describes brilliantly the very real struggles of adolescence to navigate relationships and to claim, and reclaim, her authentic Jewish heritage."

(Ruthie Feldman, author of The Green Bubbie, Jewish educator and artist 2019-01-22)

"Rachel's fascinating, beautifully-written story definitely resonates with me. It opened my eyes to a fresh perspective on the effects of prophecy. It created a narrative for me to understand how this Divine gift could change familial and social relationships forever. And it made me appreciate those who are willing to hear this calling despite the personal sacrifice they must endure."

(Elana Weinberg, Jewish educator, Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy 2019-01-22)

"A unique, spiritual fantasy about a modern teenager called upon to fulfill an ancient Divine calling. Marzouk's masterful weaving of mysticism, modernity, and magic creates a truly original and unforgettable coming-of-age story." (Leah Cypess, author of Mistwood 2019-04-10)

"Evonne Marzouk's The Prophetess is a beautiful story of spiritual searching and coming of age. With an expert hand, she manages to meld the ancient and the modern to create a compelling story of growing up both spiritually and emotionally." (Adina Rishe Gewirtz, author of Zebra Forest and Blue Window 2019-04-10)

About this edition

• Publisher: Bancroft Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 161088504X
• ISBN 13: 9781610885041
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320