Leah Of Jerusalem: A Story Of The Time Of Paul...

By Edward Payson Berry

Book Overview

Leah of Jerusalem is a historical novel set in the time of Paul, written by Edward Payson Berry and published in 1890. The story follows the life of Leah, a young Jewish girl living in Jerusalem during the first century AD. Leah is a devout follower of Judaism, but she becomes curious about the teachings of a new religious sect known as the Way, which is led by the apostle Paul.As Leah learns more about the Way, she begins to question her own beliefs and struggles to reconcile her Jewish heritage with the teachings of Paul. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man named Stephen, who is also a follower of the Way. Together, they face persecution and danger as they try to spread the message of Paul and the Way throughout Jerusalem.The novel is rich in historical detail and provides a vivid portrayal of life in Jerusalem during the first century AD. It explores themes of faith, love, and courage in the face of adversity. The characters are well-drawn and the plot is engaging, making Leah of Jerusalem a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the early history of Christianity.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: 116701233X
• ISBN13: 9781167012334
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"