Eine Lebens- und Liebesgeschichte Der junge Itsik Malpesch wandert in den Zwanzigerjahren von Russland nach New York aus. Über den Ozean begleiten ihn in Gedanken die zwei Lieben seines Lebens: die Literatur und Sascha Bimko, die jüdische Metzgerstochter, die ihm bei seiner Geburt während eines Pogroms das Leben rettete. Seiner Muse widmete er als selbst ernannter »letzter Dichter der jiddischen Sprache« bereits unzählige Gedichte, doch erst in New York lernt er sie durch Zufall kennen. Wie die beiden ein Paar werden und sich doch wieder verlieren, erzählt Itsik in seinen lebensprallen Memoiren – deren Ende ihn selbst überraschen wird ...
An illustrated history of how scientific study and religious thought have influenced each other in throughout American history -- Provided by publisher
"In his retirement, Thomas Jefferson edited the New Testament with a penknife and glue, removing all mention of miracles and other supernatural events. Inspired by the ideals of the Enlightenment, Jefferson hoped to reconcile Christian tradition with reason by presenting Jesus of Nazareth as a great moral teacher--not a divine one. Peter Manseau tells the story of the Jefferson Bible, exploring how each new generation has reimagined the book in its own image as readers grapple with both the legacy of the man who made it and the place of religion in American life. Completed in 1820 and rediscovered by chance in the late nineteenth century after being lost for decades, Jefferson's cut-and-paste scripture has meant different things to different people. Some have held it up as evidence that America is a Christian nation founded on the lessons of the Gospels. Others see it as proof of the Founders' intent to root out the stubborn influence of faith. Manseau explains Jefferson's personal religion and philosophy, shedding light on the influences and ideas that inspired him to radically revise the Gospels. He situates the creation of the Jefferson Bible within the broader search for the historical Jesus, and examines the book's role in American religious disputes over the interpretation of scripture. Manseau describes the intrigue surrounding the loss and rediscovery of the Jefferson Bible, and traces its remarkable reception history from its first planned printing in 1904 for members of Congress to its persistent power to provoke and enlighten us today."--Amazon
Set against the backdrop of a world transformed by illness, this novel explores the intricate dynamics of love, intrigue, and community. Through its compelling characters, it delves into the emotional and societal upheaval caused by a devastating sickness, highlighting resilience and the human spirit. The narrative resonates with readers familiar with the works of Lauren Groff, Maggie O'Farrell, and Emma Donoghue, offering a poignant reflection on how crises reshape relationships and communities.
