Gabriel: A Story of the Jews in Prague

By S. (Salomon) Kohn

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** Amidst the vibrant but troubled Jewish quarter of Prague, a young scholar seeking tranquility finds himself caught in a web of historical burdens and personal struggles.

Genres

History - European Literature Fiction

Released

2011-07-25

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Summary

** "Gabriel: A Story of the Jews in Prague" by S. (Salomon) Kohn is a historical fiction work that explores the intertwined lives within Prague’s Jewish quarter during the early 1600s. The book centers on Gabriel, a young and thoughtful Talmud student, as he arrives seeking wisdom and peace, but instead finds himself mixed up in the personal battles and community-wide hardships of those around him. We are introduced to the energy of the Jewish quarter through a cast of characters, including a troubled old man, Jacob, haunted by his past, and Abraham, the local cobbler. Gabriel displays kindness, suggesting that although serious, he has much more to him. The story highlights important topics of heritage, religious conviction, and the burden of the past through Gabriel as he navigates the difficulties faced by his community. **