Joshua — Volume 3 by Georg Ebers
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About this eBook
| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
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| Translator | Safford, Mary J. |
| Title | Joshua — Volume 3 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Joshua — Volume 3" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book recounts the biblical story of Joshua, focusing on his struggles and relationships as he navigates leadership and love during the time of the Exodus from Egypt. The narrative centers on characters such as Joshua (formerly Hosea), Miriam, and Ephraim, delving into their conflicted emotions and pivotal decisions as they confront their roles in the divine plan for their people. The opening portion introduces the complex dynamic between Joshua and Miriam beneath a sycamore tree in the midst of a turbulent emotional landscape. Joshua, filled with hope and love, seeks to present himself as a leader and a bearer of promises from God, while Miriam expresses deep concern for her people and the implications of Joshua's choices. As they discuss their conflicting views on helping the lepers and the nature of leadership, the tension rises, revealing their individual struggles with faith, identity, and mutual love. The dialogue illuminates the broader conflicts of their people, facing both the threats posed by the Egyptians and their own doubts about the path ahead. Through their emotional exchanges and rich narrative, the characters embody the weight of their circumstances at the onset of a challenging journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Palestine -- History -- Fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5469 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 34 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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