Publisher's Synopsis
The Young Man From Jerusalem is a novel written by William Gay Ballantine and published in 1921. The story revolves around a young man named David, who is from Jerusalem and has been raised in a devout Jewish family. David is sent to America by his father to study at a university, with the hope that he will become a rabbi and continue the family tradition.However, David quickly becomes disillusioned with the rigid religious teachings and begins to question his faith. He falls in love with a non-Jewish girl named Mary, which further complicates his internal struggles. As David navigates his way through college, he is faced with a series of challenges that force him to confront his beliefs and make difficult decisions about his future.The novel explores themes of religion, identity, and love, as well as the clash between tradition and modernity. It provides a nuanced portrayal of the Jewish community in America during the early 20th century, and offers a glimpse into the experiences of immigrants and their children as they navigate a new culture and way of life. Overall, The Young Man From Jerusalem is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will appeal to fans of literary fiction and historical novels.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.
