The Yoke Of The Thorah (1896)

By Henry Harland

Book Overview

The Yoke Of The Thorah is a book written by Sidney Luska in 1896. It is a historical novel that tells the story of the Jewish community in medieval Spain. The book follows the life of a young Jewish man named Isaac, who is forced to leave his home and family behind when the Spanish Inquisition begins to persecute Jews. Isaac travels to Morocco, where he meets a wise rabbi who teaches him about the importance of the Torah and the yoke it places on the Jewish people. Isaac returns to Spain and becomes a leader in the Jewish community, helping to organize resistance against the Inquisition. He also falls in love with a young Jewish woman named Rachel, but their relationship is threatened by the Inquisition and the pressures of their community. Isaac must navigate these challenges while remaining true to his faith and his people.The Yoke Of The Thorah is a powerful story of love, faith, and resilience in the face of persecution. It provides a vivid portrayal of the Jewish experience in medieval Spain and highlights the enduring importance of the Torah in Jewish life.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: 1165687496
• ISBN13: 9781165687497
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"