Benaiah: A Tale of the Captivity (1869)

Benaiah: A Tale of the Captivity is a historical novel written by Annie Webb-Peploe in 1869. The book is set during the Babylonian captivity of the Jews in the sixth century BC and follows the story of Benaiah, a young Jewish boy who is taken captive and forced to serve in the court of King Nebuchadnezzar. Throughout the novel, Benaiah struggles to maintain his faith and identity as a Jew while living in a foreign land. He faces numerous challenges and temptations, including pressure to abandon his beliefs and conform to Babylonian culture. Despite these difficulties, Benaiah remains steadfast in his faith and eventually becomes a trusted advisor to the king. Along the way, he forms friendships with other captives and even falls in love with a Babylonian girl. Benaiah: A Tale of the Captivity offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in Jewish history. It explores themes of faith, identity, and cultural assimilation, and is a compelling and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in historical fiction or biblical history.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.