Publisher's Synopsis
Zipporah, The Jewish Maiden: A Tale Of The Times Of Herod The Great (1876) is a historical fiction novel written by Mrs. M. E. Bewsher. The story is set in ancient Israel during the reign of Herod the Great, a powerful and controversial ruler who reigned from 37 BCE to 4 BCE. The main character, Zipporah, is a young Jewish maiden who lives in Jerusalem with her family. She is a devout follower of Judaism and is deeply committed to her faith and traditions.The novel follows Zipporah as she navigates the political and social upheavals of her time. Herod's reign is marked by violence, corruption, and political intrigue, and Zipporah finds herself caught up in the midst of it all. She becomes involved with a group of rebels who are fighting against Herod's tyrannical rule, and she must use all of her courage and resourcefulness to help them succeed.Throughout the novel, Zipporah grapples with questions of faith, loyalty, and love. She must decide whether to put her own safety and well-being above the needs of her community, and she must choose between two men who both love her deeply. As she navigates these challenges, Zipporah learns valuable lessons about the nature of power, the importance of faith, and the true meaning of love.Overall, Zipporah, The Jewish Maiden: A Tale Of The Times Of Herod The Great is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, romance, and stories of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity.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.