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Heretic: A Novel (Paperback)

by Lewis Weinstein (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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"The Heretic humanizes the tragic history of religious persecution." - Alan Dershowitz; "Don't start reading The Heretic unless you're prepared to put everything else aside.... Powerful, riveting, and inspiring... a must read." - David A. Harris, American Jewish Committee; "The Heretic is deeply absorbing, but it also helps Jews and Christians better understand their complex and often painful relationship." - Elie Wiesel; "A first rate job of recreating the complex tragedy and drama of Jewish life in fifteenth-century Spain." - Jane S. Gerber, Institute for Sephardic Studies, City University of New York


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"The Heretic" is a novel of daring adventure, tender first love, religious persecution and political intrigue. It tells the story of a family of secret Jews living in Seville on the eve of the Spanish Inquisition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A superbly written debut novel, Nov 15 2003
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
The Heretic is a superbly written debut novel of political intrigue by Lewis Weinstein that adds a definitively human touch to the terrible ills of history and religious persecution. Depicting a family of Jews living in Seville on the eve of the Spanish Inquisition of the 15th century, The Heretic is a thoughtful and thought-provoking historical story of the abuse of power and tests of faith that were anything but. The Heretic clear documents Lewis Weinstein as a master storyteller and will leave the reader looking eagerly toward his next literary effort.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The roots of anti-Semitism, Feb 25 2001
By Holly M. (Long Island, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Heretic (Hardcover)
Reading "The Heretic" was a truly revealing experience for me. For many years I've grqppled with the problem of why Jews have been singled out for persecution by so many different peoples at different times and at different places throughout history. "The Heretic" explained the roots of anti-Semitism more clearly than anything I have ever read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 15th century Spain comes alive!, Jul 13 2000
By "cpetuck" (New Hampshire, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Heretic (Hardcover)
The Heretic is well written, entertaining and historically reminds us of a dark period in the history of Spain. The characters were real to me and I found that I was compelled to keep reading and finished the 370 pages in about 2 and a half days. I thoroughly enjoyed it and wished the story could have continued.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I`m buying this book as a gift for my friends to read.
Aside from the fact that the book is well written; Aside from the fact that the author did an extraordinary amount of research; Aside from the fact that you can learn so much... Read more
Published on Jul 7 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravissimo!
The blend of history, the development of his characters, and the attention to details. The Heretic,remind's me Umberto Eco " The name of the Rose". BRAVISSIMO! Read more
Published on Jun 12 2000 by Peter

5.0 out of 5 stars Enduring spirit
The Heretic is a wonderful blend of history and enduring religious spirit. Lew Weinstein has created a historic novel of power and emotion that leaves the reader spellbound.
Published on May 13 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't wait to turn the page
This phenomenal book caused me to stay up until the wee hours of the morning because I just couldn't stop reading! Read more
Published on Mar 6 2000 by Susan Otradovec

5.0 out of 5 stars My Opinion
Just finished Lew Weinstein's book - The Heretic. I was very touched by the characters - they truly came alive. It held my attention throughout the book. Read more
Published on Mar 6 2000 by Harry A. Cooke

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERB!
A truly amazing work! Mr. Weinstein's attention to detail on historical facts and the development of his characters is first rate. Read more
Published on Mar 6 2000 by Kerry M. Lenny

5.0 out of 5 stars A great Novel
This is an excellent book. It is captivating from beginning to end, I couldn't put it down. Being a Christian this book really stirred me up but I feel that it will generate more... Read more
Published on Dec 6 1999 by Rosmarie Van Doren

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read
Set against the Spanish Inquisition of the 15th Century, "The Heretic" provided for me an exciting way to learn about a period of history of which I knew very little... Read more
Published on Nov 22 1999

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