| Edition |
First English language edition. |
| Description |
487 pages ; 23 cm |
| Note |
"1st published in 1998 as Le Messie, Robert Laffont, Paris" -- T.p.verso. |
| Summary |
David Reubeni is a 16th century Jewish prince from the lost kingdom of Chabor. Arriving in Venice, he begins spreading his own gospel of the return of the Jews to a homeland in Palestine. Reubeni scours the European courts for support, ultimately pleading his cause to Pope Clement VII, to whom he promises control of the holy sites of Jerusalem in return for the Pontiff's aid. Upon his arrival at each new country on his quest, Reubeni attracts throngs of followers, mostly comprised of Jews longing for and expecting the Messiah. Will Reubeni attain his vision and lead his people to regain their homeland? |
| Language |
Translated from the French. |
| Subject |
Reuveni, David, active 16th century -- Fiction.
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Pseudo-Messiahs -- Fiction.
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Jewish messianic movements -- Europe -- Fiction.
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Europe -- Social conditions -- 16th century -- Fiction.
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| Genre/Form |
Historical fiction.
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| Added Author |
Yoder, Lauren Wayne.
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| Added Title |
Messie. English
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| ISBN |
9781592642168 hardback |
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1592642160 hardback |
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