Zipporah, The Jewish Maiden A Tale Of The Times Of Herod The Great (1876)

Zipporah, The Jewish Maiden: A Tale Of The Times Of Herod The Great is a historical fiction novel written by Mrs. M. E. Bewsher in 1876. The story is set in the time of Herod the Great, a ruthless king who ruled over Judea during the Roman Empire. The main character, Zipporah, is a young Jewish maiden who lives in Jerusalem with her family. She is a pious and virtuous girl who is deeply devoted to her faith.As the story unfolds, Zipporah's life is turned upside down when her father is falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to death by Herod. Zipporah is forced to flee from Jerusalem with her mother and younger brother to avoid being persecuted by the king. They travel to Galilee, where they are taken in by a kind family who helps them to start a new life.Zipporah's journey is filled with challenges and obstacles, but she remains steadfast in her faith and her determination to clear her father's name. Along the way, she meets a young man named Eleazar, who becomes her friend and ally in her quest for justice.The novel is a gripping tale of love, loss, and redemption set against the backdrop of a turbulent and dangerous time in Jewish history. It offers readers a vivid and detailed portrait of life in ancient Judea, as well as a powerful message about the importance of faith, 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.