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Book Description
When Andrew P. Cohen's carefully constructed academic life begins to crack, mysterious visions of ancient sacred ceremonies flood his consciousness without warning or explanation. This successful professor of comparative culture at NYU finds himself caught between two worlds as his orderly existence starts to crumble around him.
Ruby Namdar weaves together two parallel narratives in this haunting exploration of faith, identity, and the hidden forces that shape our lives. While Andrew struggles to make sense of his disturbing visions and their impact on his seemingly perfect world, fragments of an ancient pseudo-Talmudic text emerge throughout the story. These mystical passages transport readers back to the sacred rituals of Jerusalem's Holy Temple, creating a bridge between past and present that holds the secret to understanding Andrew's spiritual crisis.
As the boundaries between the ancient and modern worlds blur, Andrew must confront fundamental questions about his beliefs and the nature of his reality. The mysterious connection between his contemporary struggles and the sacred texts reveals itself gradually, offering readers a profound meditation on how the past continues to influence our present spiritual journey.
This richly layered novel invites readers to explore the complex relationship between tradition and modernity, faith and doubt, while following one man's unexpected path toward deeper self-understanding.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~14 hours)
📄 Length: 514 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore mystical experiences
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- ✓ Explore FICTION / Jewish
- ✓ Create spiritual family harmony
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- ✓ Explore Fiction, family life, general
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