Tarry Thou Till I Come or Salathiel the Wandering Jew

Tarry Thou Till I Come or Salathiel the Wandering Jew is a novel written by George Croly. The book tells the story of Salathiel, a Jewish man who was cursed to wander the earth for eternity after he mocked Jesus on the way to his crucifixion. Salathiel is immortal and has lived for over 2,000 years, witnessing many historical events and meeting famous people throughout history. The novel takes the reader on a journey through time, exploring various historical periods and events, including the fall of Jerusalem, the Crusades, the Spanish Inquisition, and the French Revolution. Throughout his travels, Salathiel meets many people who are affected by his curse and learns valuable lessons about the nature of humanity and the consequences of one's actions. Tarry Thou Till I Come is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores themes of immortality, redemption, and the human condition. It is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for generations and continues to be a beloved work of literature today.1901. With 20 full-page drawings by T. deThulstrup. Croly, Irish divine, poet and author, writes the story of the destruction of Jerusalem by Romans under Titus; and here, as in Marston, a romance of the French Revolution and the subsequent European warfare, Croly touches, on another side, the historical novelists. This remarkable historical romance begins: Tarry thou till I come. The words shot through me-I felt them like an arrow in my heart-my brain whirled-my eyes grew dim. The troops, the priests, the populace, the world, passed away from before my senses like phantoms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.