Zerah: The Believing Jew (1837)

By Pogson Smith

Book Overview

Zerah: The Believing Jew is a novel written by Mrs. Pogson Smith and published in 1837. The story centers around the life of Zerah, a Jewish man who lives in the early days of Christianity. Zerah is deeply religious and devout, but he is also curious about the teachings of Jesus Christ and the new religion that is spreading throughout the land.As Zerah explores the teachings of Christianity, he faces many challenges and obstacles. He is ridiculed and persecuted by his fellow Jews, who view him as a traitor and a heretic. He also faces opposition from the Roman authorities, who see him as a threat to their power.Despite these challenges, Zerah remains steadfast in his faith and continues to explore the teachings of Jesus Christ. He eventually becomes a Christian and begins to spread the message of the gospel to others.The novel explores themes of faith, religious tolerance, and the struggle for religious freedom. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Israel and the early days of Christianity.Overall, Zerah: The Believing Jew is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of Christianity and the struggles of those who sought to follow its teachings.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: 1167215036
• ISBN13: 9781167215032
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"