02396cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500460014526400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750800330040852014740044153400450191565300320196065300300199285600430202299900170206517944UtSlPG20260610133422.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aVan Dyke, Henry,d1852-193314aThe House of Rimmon: A Drama in Four Acts 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-03-08  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"The House of Rimmon: A Drama in Four Acts" by Henry Van Dyke is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of loyalty, love, and the conflict between personal integrity and the demands of society, set against the backdrop of ancient Damascus in the 9th century BC. The play delves into the spiritual and moral dilemmas faced by its characters, particularly focusing on Naaman, a military commander caught between the oppressive forces of a priesthood devoted to the god Rimmon and the promise of freedom and love represented by the captive maid Ruahmah.  The storyline centers on Naaman, who is initially a respected captain of the army but becomes cursed with leprosy after refusing to engage with the corrupt practices within the House of Rimmon. Driven to despair, he ultimately seeks healing through the prophet Elisha in Israel, guided by Ruahmah, the maid who has developed a deep bond with him. As Naaman confronts the false gods of oppression, he must also navigate through betrayal and the conflict of loyalties within his own household, particularly regarding his wife, Tsarpi. In a gripping climax, the play culminates in a struggle between faith and authority, culminating in a powerful resolution centered on the triumph of love over tyranny. The narrative weaves together themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the true essence of worship against a backdrop of divine justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNaaman, the Syrian -- Drama  aReligious drama, American40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17944  c59330d59330