Croly, George 1780-1860 creator Wallace, Lew 1827-1905 Thulstrup, Thure de 1848-1930 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Tarry thou till I come; or, Salathiel, the wandering Jew" by George Croly is a historical romance written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around Salathiel, a Jew condemned to wander the earth immortally as a punishment for his role in the crucifixion of Christ, reflecting on themes of guilt, redemption, and faith. The story explores profound existential questions about life, suffering, and the human condition against a backdrop of significant historical events. The beginning of this literary work introduces Salathiel at a moment of intense despair following his conviction to eternal life. As he grapples with the weight of his actions—calling for Jesus' crucifixion—he experiences a painful awakening, realizing the consequences of his fanaticism. The narrative vividly captures his turmoil, depicting his flight from Jerusalem, where the bustling crowds contrast sharply with his sense of solitude and impending doom. Overall, the opening sets a dramatic tone that raises questions about morality, the burden of immortality, and the search for redemption that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-03-15 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Wandering Jew -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified 01031847 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56750 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56750 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134316.0 56750