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'''The Brook Kerith: A Syrian Story''' (1916) is a novel by [[George Moore]]. | '''The Brook Kerith: A Syrian Story''' (1916) is a novel by [[George Moore]]. | ||
==Abstract== | |||
In this acclaimed novel, Jesus is depicted as, prior to his ministry, a member of the Essene brotherhood. Under John the Baptist's influence he becomes a teacher; then, after passing through stages of hopefulness and despair, he undergoes crucifixion without, however, really dying. Eventually Jesus returns to the Essenes by the Brook Kerith and there meets Paul. | |||
==Editions and translations== | ==Editions and translations== | ||
Published in Scotland (Edinburgh, 1916) and in the United States (New York). Translated into German and French. | Published in Scotland (Edinburgh, 1916) and in the United States (New York). Translated into German and French. | ||
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[[Category:Fiction]] [[Category:Novels]] | [[Category:Fiction]] | ||
[[Category:English language]] | [[Category:Literature|1916 Moore]] | ||
[[Category:Made in the 1910s]] | [[Category:Novels|1916 Moore]] | ||
[[Category:Jesus of Nazareth (subject)|1916]] | [[Category:English language|1916 Moore]] | ||
[[Category:Essenes (subject)|1916]] | [[Category:Made in the 1910s|1916 Moore]] | ||
[[Category:Jesus of Nazareth (subject)|1916 Moore]] | |||
[[Category:Essenes (subject)|1916 Moore]] | |||
Revision as of 11:29, 30 January 2010
The Brook Kerith: A Syrian Story (1916) is a novel by George Moore.
Abstract
In this acclaimed novel, Jesus is depicted as, prior to his ministry, a member of the Essene brotherhood. Under John the Baptist's influence he becomes a teacher; then, after passing through stages of hopefulness and despair, he undergoes crucifixion without, however, really dying. Eventually Jesus returns to the Essenes by the Brook Kerith and there meets Paul.
Editions and translations
Published in Scotland (Edinburgh, 1916) and in the United States (New York). Translated into German and French.