Literary Fiction
A historical tale of Judah, a pious man navigating faith and challenges in a complex world.
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A historical tale of Judah, a pious man navigating faith and challenges in a complex world.
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Winner of the National Jewish Book Award: A novel of a Polish king and a rebellious rabbi, "full of sudden delights and mocking humor" ( The New York Times). The Polish monarch has outlawed a portion of the Jewish funeral rite, and none of the community's lawyers, judges, or scholars will come forward to defend the custom before the crown. Only one man dares challenge the sovereign: the spindly old Rabbi Eliezer of Rimanov, whose eccentric habits conceal the mind of a dreamer and the curiosity o...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted.
Religious content
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Central plot involves Jewish funeral rites, a rabbi defending tradition, and religious customs against royal decree.
Magic & witchcraft
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Story features miracles, wonder, and fantastical elements within nested folk tales.
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content depicted.
Political content
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Explores conflicts between religious tradition, royal authority, peoplehood, and gender roles.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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