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Lifetime: 1808 - 1867 Passed: ≈ 157 years ago

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אברהם מאפו Abraham Mapu

Books by אברהם מאפו Abraham Mapu

אהבת ציון Love of Zion Cover image

אהבת ציון Love of Zion

Romance Fiction
Family Love Betrayal Zionism Jewish History Biblical era

'Love of Zion' by Abraham Mapu is a groundbreaking work of Hebrew literature, published in 1853. It is widely considered the first secular novel written in biblical Hebrew. Set during the time of the First Temple, the story follows the intertwined lo...