02271cam a22003133u 4500 66535 UtSlPG 20260610134533.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Zur Mühlen, Hermynia, 1883-1951 Der Tempel: Roman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-10-14 the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Der Tempel: Roman" by Hermynia Zur Mühlen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against a backdrop of tension, focusing on themes of loss, identity, and the impact of societal turmoil on individuals. The opening introduces two main characters: the elderly Jewish woman, Grandmother Bernstein, and a small boy named Moische, exploring their lives amidst the devastation that follows the destruction of the Temple. The beginning of the narrative presents a harsh winter landscape where the remnants of a destroyed Jewish temple reflect the community's grief and despair. The Grandmother recounts a story about a young man named Simon, whose profound sorrow at the temple's destruction leads him on a mystical journey of hope and redemption. The scene transitions to the Jewish quarter, where fear of impending pogroms grips the community, ultimately culminating in violent chaos as mobs target them. Amidst the turbulence, Nadja, a Russian woman, shows a transformation of character by taking in Ivan, a young Jewish boy who has lost his family. This opening lays a foundation for exploring the delicate lines of compassion and prejudice in a world marred by hatred. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Austrian fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66535 107357 107357