The Nazarene by Sholem Asch
A sympathetic, human-centered novel that reconstructs the life and ministry of a Galilean teacher from the viewpoint of his family, friends, and contemporaries, grounding his teachings, healings, and conflicts in the social, political, and religious realities of first-century Jewish life under Roman rule. It follows his growing influence, the tensions with both religious authorities and occupying power, and the personal and communal repercussions leading to his arrest and execution, exploring themes of faith, conscience, and the costs of moral conviction.
The 14675th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1939
- Nationality
- Polish
- Length
- Unknown
- Pages
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Yiddish
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- Alternate Titles
- - Der Man fun Netseres
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