02251cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000430011324500100015626400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031650000310035250800140038352012520039753400750164965300230172465300220174765300540176985600590182385600430188270520UtSlPG20260610134630.0mcr n260607r20231886utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aWebb, J. B., Mrs.q(Annie),d1806-188010aNaomi 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-04-10  aAl Haines  a"Naomi : or the last days of Jerusalem" by Mrs. J. B. Webb is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the life of young Naomi, a Jewish woman, during a tumultuous period in Jerusalem, as the city faces impending doom from Roman forces. The narrative encapsulates themes of faith, cultural conflict, and the social dynamics during a significant historical upheaval.  The opening of the novel sets the scene with Naomi and her friend Claudia enjoying an evening by the tranquil stream of Siloë, amidst the stark realities of war and the looming threat of Roman conquest. As they discuss their fears and hopes, the characters express a mix of youthful optimism and dread for their beloved city. Naomi's unwavering belief in divine protection contrasts sharply with Claudia's more pragmatic concerns about their safety. This initial dialogue effectively establishes the central conflict; both personal and political, while highlighting Naomi's strong spirit and the bond between her and Claudia despite their differing beliefs. The opening teases an exploration of deep emotional and societal issues as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Jerusalem's imminent calamity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: George Routledge and Sons, 1886  aHistorical fiction  aSieges -- Fiction  aJerusalem -- History -- Siege, 70 A.D. -- Fiction4 uhttps://archive.org/details/naomiorlastdayso00webbrich40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70520