Seppel: Or The Burning Of The Synagogue At Munich (1879)

By Carl Gustav Nieritz

Book Overview

Seppel: Or The Burning Of The Synagogue At Munich is a historical novel written by Carl Gustav Nieritz in 1879. The story is set in Munich, Germany in the 18th century and is based on a true event that occurred in 1674 when the city's synagogue was burned down by a mob. The protagonist of the story is a young boy named Seppel who witnesses the burning of the synagogue and becomes involved in the events that follow.The novel explores themes of religious intolerance, prejudice, and the consequences of mob mentality. It portrays the Jewish community in Munich as a marginalized group that is subjected to discrimination and persecution by the majority Christian population. Seppel, who is initially curious about the Jewish community, learns about their culture and traditions and develops a friendship with a young Jewish girl named Rachel.As tensions rise between the Jewish community and the Christian mob, Seppel finds himself torn between his loyalty to his Christian friends and his sympathy for the Jewish community. The novel culminates in a dramatic confrontation between the two groups and its aftermath.Seppel: Or The Burning Of The Synagogue At Munich is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on a dark chapter in German history. It is a reminder of the dangers of intolerance and the importance of empathy and understanding in promoting peace and harmony between different communities.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: 1437071430
• ISBN13: 9781437071436
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"