Publisher's Synopsis
""Talmon and Hadassah"" is a historical novel written by Henry Spencer Slight in 1848. The book tells the story of the first captivity and destruction of Jerusalem, as seen through the eyes of two fictional characters, Talmon and Hadassah. The novel is an allegory of God's judgment on national sin and explores the themes of faith, loyalty, and perseverance. The story is set during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and follows the lives of Talmon, a Jewish priest, and Hadassah, his wife. The couple is forced to flee their home when the Babylonian army invades Jerusalem and takes the Jewish people into captivity. The novel depicts the struggles and hardships faced by the Jewish people during their captivity, as well as their eventual return to Jerusalem. Through the story of Talmon and Hadassah, Slight aims to convey a message of hope and faith in the face of adversity.Also, A Metrical Version Of The Lamentations Of Jeremiah.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.
