The Bronze Bow
The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1961, is a historical novel that explores themes of vengeance and redemption. This reissue edition spans 255 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Daniel bar Jamin, who is driven by a desire to avenge his father’s crucifixion by Roman soldiers. As he becomes embroiled in the violent resistance against the Romans, he grapples with his consuming hatred and the responsibilities that arise from caring for his family.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into Daniel’s internal struggles as he leads a group of young guerillas while confronting the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. The story intricately weaves elements of historical fiction with the complexities of human emotions, as Daniel’s journey is marked by loyalty, love, and the consequences of his choices. Set against the backdrop of ancient Israel, the book also touches on the cultural and religious dynamics of the time, providing a rich context for Daniel’s transformation.
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After witnessing his father’s crucifixion by Roman soldiers, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by a single passion: to avenge his father’s death by driving the Roman legions from the land of Israel. Consumed by hatred, Daniel joins the brutal raids of an outlaw band living in the hills outside his village. Though his grandmother’s death slows his plans by forcing him to move home to care for his sister, he continues his dangerous life by leading a group of boy guerillas in spying and plotting, impatiently waiting to take revenge. In nearby Capernaum, a rabbi is teaching a different lesson. Time and again Daniel is drawn to the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, only to turn away, disappointed and confused by Jesus’s lack of action in opposing the Romans. Devoid of tenderness and forgiveness, headstrong Daniel is also heedless of the loyalty of his friend Joel; the love of Joel’s sister, Malthace; and the needs of his own disturbed sister, Leah, dragging them down his destructive path toward disaster. Elizabeth George Speare won the 1962 Newbery Medal for this magnificent novel of Daniel’s tormented journey from a blind, confining hatred to his acceptance and understanding of love. —
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