Salathiel, The Immortal: A History is a novel written by George Croly and first published in 1855. The story follows the life of Salathiel, a Jewish man who is cursed with immortality after mocking Jesus Christ during his crucifixion. Salathiel is forced to wander the earth for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of empires and the evolution of humanity. Along the way, he encounters historical figures such as Nero, Napoleon Bonaparte, and William Shakespeare. As Salathiel struggles to come to terms with his eternal ...
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Salathiel, The Immortal: A History is a novel written by George Croly and first published in 1855. The story follows the life of Salathiel, a Jewish man who is cursed with immortality after mocking Jesus Christ during his crucifixion. Salathiel is forced to wander the earth for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of empires and the evolution of humanity. Along the way, he encounters historical figures such as Nero, Napoleon Bonaparte, and William Shakespeare. As Salathiel struggles to come to terms with his eternal existence, he also grapples with his faith and the role he played in the crucifixion of Jesus. The novel is a blend of historical fiction and religious allegory, exploring themes of mortality, redemption, and the human condition. Croly's vivid descriptions of the various eras Salathiel travels through make for a compelling read, and the character's internal struggles add depth to the narrative. Overall, Salathiel, The Immortal: A History is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the concept of immortality.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.
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