“My name is Asher Lev... I am a traitor, an apostate, a self-hater, an inflicter of shame upon my family, my friends, my people; also, I am a mocker of ideas sacred to Christians, a blasphemous manipulator of modes and forms revered by Gentiles for two thousand years.”
This novel delves into the life of Asher Lev, a young artist who faces the conflict between his religious upbringing and his burgeoning artistic talent. Set within a traditional Jewish community, the story follows Asher's personal and spiritual evolution as he navigates the challenges of artistic expression and religious adherence. more
Chaim Potok, born on February 17, 1929, in New York City, was an American Jewish author known for his works that delve into Jewish culture and American society, characterized by profound religious and philosophical reflections. His most famous works include 'The Chosen' and 'The Hope of a Beginnings', which have been well-received by readers worldwide. more
“But things worked out. Everything works out. Though sometimes they work out sideways.”
“-a whole world can lie before someone, if love is there when one wakes.”
“In this mirror, I am enclosed a live and real as you. Imagine angels and not like the reflections.”
“for we women are not only the deities of the household fire, but the flame of the soul itself.”