Description

A Son of Issachar: A Romance of the Days of Messias is a historical novel written by Elbridge Streeter Brooks and published in 1890. The story is set in the time of Jesus Christ and follows the life of a young Jewish man named Baruch, who is born into a family of wealthy merchants in Jerusalem. Baruch is a gifted scholar and becomes a disciple of the famous Rabbi Hillel. He is also deeply in love with a beautiful young woman named Miriam.As Baruch grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the corrupt and oppressive Roman rule over his people. He joins a group of Jewish rebels who seek to overthrow the Roman occupiers and establish a free Jewish state. However, Baruch's loyalty is tested when he discovers that Miriam's father is a collaborator with the Romans.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, faith, and political struggle in a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in ancient Judea. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the customs, beliefs, and daily life of the Jewish people during the time of Jesus, as well as the political and social upheavals that shaped their 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.