Window To Yesterday
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<b>THE TORCHBEARER</b> follows <b>THE SWORDSMAN</b> as the second book of the <b>WINDOW TO YESTERDAY</b> series.<p>It is the eve of the First Crusade. Young David lives in the land once called Israel, now ruled by Muslims. From his shackled destiny, David rebels and seeks adventure and freedom. But at what cost? Brilliant Rebecca and Rabbi Elazar have found a haven in the idyllic German lands, where Judaism blossoms. Then comes the fateful November cry for revenge... With love and laughter, courage and betrayal, together - and apart - they step into<b>THE TORCHBEARER</b> follows <b>THE SWORDSMAN</b> as the second book of the <b>WINDOW TO YESTERDAY</b> series.<p>It is the eve of the First Crusade. Young David lives in the land once called Israel, now ruled by Muslims. From his shackled destiny, David rebels and seeks adventure and freedom. But at what cost? Brilliant Rebecca and Rabbi Elazar have found a haven in the idyllic German lands, where Judaism blossoms. Then comes the fateful November cry for revenge... With love and laughter, courage and betrayal, together - and apart - they step into war.<p>Fast-paced but profound, as much comic as tragic, <i>The Torchbearer</i> captures Jewish historys harrowing glory.<p>The Torchbearer is a beautiful entrée into the fascinating and often astonishing world of Jewish life during the Middle Ages. Jews traveled more than most other communities, spoke many languages, and served invaluable roles in both the Christian and Muslim worlds. This book brings this universe to life in all its complexity through an engaging narrative with adventure, surprise and intrigue. - <b>Dr. Reuven Firestone, Regenstein Professor in Medieval Judaism and Islam at Hebrew Union College and Affiliate Professor of Religion at the University of Southern California</b><p>Ever wonder what life was like for a Jewish kid during
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