Neither Rome Nor Judah

By Erniest Hoven

Book Overview

""Neither Rome Nor Judah"" is a historical novel written by Ernest Hoven in 1872. The book is set in the 1st century AD and follows the story of a Jewish family living in Jerusalem during the Roman occupation. The protagonist, Mordecai, is a young man who struggles to reconcile his Jewish faith with the oppressive Roman rule. He is torn between his loyalty to his people and his admiration for the Roman culture.Mordecai's journey takes him from Jerusalem to Rome, where he witnesses the decadence and corruption of the Roman Empire. He meets several historical figures, including Emperor Nero and the apostle Paul, and becomes embroiled in political and religious conflicts.The novel explores themes of identity, faith, and power, as Mordecai grapples with his place in a world that is rapidly changing. It also offers a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Rome and Jerusalem, depicting the customs, traditions, and beliefs of both cultures.Overall, ""Neither Rome Nor Judah"" is a compelling and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in world history.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: 1120652715
• ISBN13: 9781120652713
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"