The Mantle Of Elijah

The Mantle of Elijah is a historical novel written by Israel Zangwill. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a Jewish man named Joseph, who is forced to flee Spain during the Inquisition. He travels to Istanbul, where he becomes a successful merchant and marries a Muslim woman named Fatima. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is accused of a crime he did not commit and is forced to flee once again, this time to Palestine. In Palestine, Joseph becomes involved in the political and religious conflicts of the time, including the struggle between the Ottoman Empire and the Safavid dynasty of Iran. He also becomes a follower of the Jewish mystic, Isaac Luria, and is given the mantle of Elijah, a symbolic cloak that represents the spiritual leadership of the Jewish people. The novel is a richly detailed and evocative portrayal of Jewish life in the Ottoman Empire and Palestine during a turbulent period in history. It explores themes of identity, faith, and the struggle for survival in a world of shifting political and religious alliances. The Mantle of Elijah is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in Jewish history and culture.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.