Son of a Star

Originally published in 1960, and the first of three volumes on the history of the Jews during the dispersal, this book covers briefly the period from the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in the year 70 down to Hadrian's suppression of Simeon's insurrection in 135.

List of contents

1.Judea Capta 2. He That Should Come 3. Caesarea 4. A New Day Dawns 5. In the Dispersion 6. The Horizon in Flames 7. A Sceptic on the Throne 8. A Rock in Israel 9. In the Balance 10. The Son of a Star 11. In the Valley of the Shadow of Death 12. As the Stars of Heaven.

About the author

Poul Borchsenius was a Danish pastor and author. During the Nazi occupation of Denmark in the Second World War, Borchsenius was an active member of the underground resistance. He escaped to Sweden, where he engaged in welfare work among his Christian fellow-refugees.

Summary

Originally published in 1960, and the first of three volumes on the history of the Jews during the dispersal, this book covers briefly the period from the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in the year 70 down to Hadrian’s suppression of Simeon’s insurrection in 135.

Product details

• Authors: Poul Borchsenius, Borchsenius Poul
• Assisted by: F.H. Lyon (Translation)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032910123
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3291012-3
• No. of pages: 230
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Judaism / General, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Judaism / History, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, History of Religion, Judaism