The messiah
By: Marek Halter ; translated by Lauren Yoder.
Contributors: Yoder, Lauren Wayne.
Publisher: Toby; Melia [distributor]; The Toby Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New Milford, Conn; Godalming
Language: eng
Number of pages: 487
ISBN-13: 9781592642168
Subjects: Reuveni, David, -- 16th cent. -- Fiction; Pseudo-Messiahs -- Fiction; Jewish messianic movements -- Europe -- Fiction; Europe -- Social conditions -- 16th century -- Fiction
Genres: Fiction.
Work titles: Messie.
Description: 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?
Notes: Translated from the French.