The Rabbi Of York: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1852)

By Baily Brothers

Book Overview

The Rabbi of York is a tragic play written by the Baily Brothers and published in 1852. The play is set in medieval England and follows the story of Rabbi Ben Israel, a respected Jewish scholar who is forced to defend his faith against the anti-Semitic attitudes of the Christian community. Throughout the play, Rabbi Ben Israel struggles to maintain his dignity and integrity in the face of persecution and violence, ultimately leading to a tragic and heartbreaking conclusion. The play explores themes of religious intolerance, prejudice, and the struggle for identity in a hostile world. The Rabbi of York is a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1166281957
• ISBN13: 9781166281953
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"