02613cam a22003373u 4500 66876 UtSlPG 20260610134537.0 m cr n 260607r20211922utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Finney, Marian MacLean In Naaman's House 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 2021-12-04 Mary Glenn Krause, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "In Naaman's House" by Marian MacLean Finney is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in ancient Israel and follows the life of Miriam, a young girl navigating the complexities of her world, which is steeped in cultural and religious tensions. As Miriam faces the challenges of her environment—marked by friendships, family dynamics, and the looming threats of conflict—she finds herself entangled in the lives of those around her, particularly her connection to the household of Naaman, a high-ranking Syrian officer. The opening of the novel introduces key characters and sets the stage for a narrative rich in personal and moral dilemmas. We meet Miriam, who is eager to welcome Judith, a newcomer of Hittite descent, into their home. The interactions among Miriam, her family, and their guests illustrate the underlying fears and prejudices that challenge their beliefs and relationships. As the story progresses, we see themes of friendship, obligation, and the struggle for acceptance unfold, all woven into the fabric of a vibrant but uncertain historical backdrop. The beginning sets an emotional tone, hinting at the trials to come for Miriam and her community, while also establishing the relationships that will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Abingdon Press, 1922 Bible stories, English -- Old Testament Naaman, the Syrian -- Fiction Elisha (Biblical prophet) -- Fiction https://www.google.com/books/edition/In_Naaman_s_House/vONEAQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA1&printsec=frontcover https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66876 107698 107698