The Voice of Jerusalem

The Voice of Jerusalem is a novel written by Israel Zangwill, which was first published in 1920. The story is set in Jerusalem during the early 20th century and follows the lives of several characters who are struggling to find their place in a rapidly changing world.The novel explores themes of identity, religion, and nationalism, as the characters grapple with their own beliefs and the political tensions of the time. The main protagonist is a young Jewish man named David Lida, who is torn between his love for a Christian woman and his commitment to the Zionist movement.Other characters include a Muslim woman named Ayesha, who is struggling to reconcile her traditional beliefs with the modern world, and a British soldier named Captain Templeton, who is tasked with maintaining order in the city.Throughout the novel, Zangwill paints a vivid picture of Jerusalem, its people, and its complex history. He explores the city's religious and cultural diversity, as well as the political tensions that have shaped its history.Overall, The Voice of Jerusalem is a rich and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the world's most complex and fascinating cities.1921. Zangwill was a prominent Zionist. His writings include novels, essays, poems and plays. The title of this volume was taken from a letter that appeared in the London Times within a few months of the outbreak of the Great War. Contents: Proem: The Quest; The Voice of Jerusalem; The Position of Judaism; Songs of the Synagogue; The Legend of the Conquering Jew; Shylock and other Stage Jews; Language and Jewish Life; The Territorial Solution of the Jewish Problem; The Old Clo������� Man; The Mirage of the Jewish State; Our Own: A Cry Across the Atlantic; The Polish-Jewish Problem; The Goyim; The People of the Abyss; Converted Missionaries; Two Josephs that Dreamed; The Pillar of Fire; and Epilogue: The Majesty of Armenia. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.