The Heretic

by Lewis M. Weinstein and Lewis Weinstein

Book Overview

* multi-generation love story set in Seville on the eve of the Spanish Inquisition * historical thriller explores the themes of 15th c. Catholic hatred and persecution of Jews that reverberated... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967134803
• ISBN13: 9780967134802
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Good News Publishers
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

The roots of anti-Semitism

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.

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 history from this book; the story took on a life of such realism. You felt involved with every character. I recommend this book for every religion and denomination. There is so much to learn from the past. I hope Steven Speilberg reads this book and makes a movie.

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. It also filled me with a greater understanding of Judaism and enlightened me as to the dominance of Catholicism over Judaism during this period. It was well written and the research for this book left nothing to be desired. Congratulations to Lewis Weinstein on The Heretic.

SUPERB!

A truly amazing work! Mr. Weinstein's attention to detail on historical facts and the development of his characters is first rate. The Spanish Inquisition and the plight of the Catalan family are brought to life in extraordinary fashion. Captivating, a MUST read for everyone! I have read it twice already since purchasing and have passed on to everyone I know. I'm eagerly anticipating the sequel - BRAVO!

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 questions than answers. It's a must read for Christians and Jews who don't fear a dialog centered at the very roots of pain.