Moon of Israel A Tale of the Exodus |
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Author:
| Haggard, H. Rider |
ISBN: | 978-1-4927-5679-8 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $9.95 |
Book Description:
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Filled with historical information, action, adventure romance, and internal struggles which are still present in modern times, Moon of Israel follows the plight of Prince Seti who is heir to the throne and who is forced to marry his half sister Userti. Seti is disinherited for refusing his father's command of slaughtering the Jews. Thus, Amenmeses takes his place as heir. But when the plagues of Egypt occur and the eventual release of the Jews, Amenmeses decides on revenge and finds...
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Filled with historical information, action, adventure romance, and internal struggles which are still present in modern times, Moon of Israel follows the plight of Prince Seti who is heir to the throne and who is forced to marry his half sister Userti. Seti is disinherited for refusing his father's command of slaughtering the Jews. Thus, Amenmeses takes his place as heir. But when the plagues of Egypt occur and the eventual release of the Jews, Amenmeses decides on revenge and finds his life at stake. Throughout it all Prince Seti discovers more of who he is and what it means to rule a tumultuous nation.
The novel was first serialized in The Cornhill Magazine from January through October in 1918 and released in book for in October 1918. Author and critic Jessica Amanda Salmonson has called Moon of Israel "a beautifully written Jewish legend" and adds, "Haggard was pro-Zionist advocating a Jewish homeland in Palestine as early as 1915."