Into The Light: Or The Jewess (1867)

By C. A. Ogden

Book Overview

Into The Light: Or The Jewess is a novel written in 1867 by C. A. Ogden. The story revolves around a young Jewish woman named Rachel, who lives in a small village in Germany in the early 19th century. Rachel is forced to flee her home after her father is accused of a crime he did not commit. She eventually finds refuge in the home of a wealthy Christian family, where she is taken in and given a new identity.As Rachel struggles to adjust to her new life, she is torn between her loyalty to her Jewish heritage and her growing affection for her Christian benefactors. She also faces challenges from those who seek to expose her true identity and from those who wish to harm her and her new family.The novel explores themes of identity, faith, and the struggle for acceptance in a society that is often hostile to those who are different. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of Jewish communities in Europe during a time of great upheaval and change.Overall, Into The Light: Or The Jewess is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those who must navigate the complex terrain of identity and belonging in a world that is often unforgiving.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104870096
• ISBN13: 9781104870096
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"