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100 1 _aBurr, E. F.
_q(Enoch Fitch),
_d1818-1907
245 1 0 _aAleph, the Chaldean; or, the Messiah as Seen from Alexandria
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-12-29
508 _aMFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Aleph, the Chaldean; or, the Messiah as Seen from Alexandria" by E. F. Burr is a historical fiction written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on Aleph, a young man of diverse lineage, and his companion Cimon, as they journey down the Nile toward Alexandria amidst the backdrop of Roman domination and ancient Egyptian culture. Their adventures reveal themes of identity, cultural interchange, and the spiritual quest concerning the Messiah, set against a richly described historical landscape. The opening of the story sets a vivid scene as Aleph and Cimon travel on a merchant vessel along the Nile, observing the landscape and conversing with an Egyptian man named Seti. They encounter Roman soldiers, leading to a tense confrontation that Aleph adeptly resolves, showcasing his character as both courageous and skilled. As they arrive in Alexandria, they are introduced to the vibrant social fabric of the city, filled with diverse cultures and the complexities of religious beliefs. The conversation reflects on history, ancestry, and the ongoing anticipation of the Messiah, creating a foundation for the exploration of faith and identity that will unfold throughout the narrative. The beginning hints at a larger journey of both physical and spiritual significance for Aleph and Cimon in their encounters with various peoples and ideas in this historic setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aJesus Christ -- Fiction
653 _aAlexandria (Egypt) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61041
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