About the book
Written soon after the founding of the state of Israel, The Second Scroll is A.M. Klein’s most innovative and visionary work. The five “books” of the novel are a modern testament of Jewish experience to which are appended “glosses” or commentaries in the form of drama, epistle, poetry, and psalm. The action centres on a young writer from Montreal, whose search for his legendary Uncle Melech becomes a journey of revelation through Italy, Morocco, and the Holy Land. Dissident and exile, reformer and scholar, Melech is a messianic figure who enacts the destiny of his people and embodies the spiritual yearnings of everyman.
The Second Scroll, Klein’s only novel, combines the lyric genius of his poetic works with compelling reportage to create one of the most eloquent and original works in Canadian fiction.
Editions of The Second Scroll
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780771093661
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780771034527
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780771091223
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780771093159
Read an Excerpt
Written soon after the founding of the state of Israel, The Second Scroll is A.M. Klein’s most innovative and visionary work. The five “books” of the novel are a modern testament of Jewish experience to which are appended “glosses” or commentaries in the form of drama, epistle, poetry, and psalm. The action centres on a young writer from Montreal, whose search for his legendary Uncle Melech becomes a journey of revelation through Italy, Morocco, and the Holy Land. Dissident and exile, reformer and scholar, Melech is a messianic figure who enacts the destiny of his people and embodies the spiritual yearnings of everyman.
The Second Scroll, Klein’s only novel, combines the lyric genius of his poetic works with compelling reportage to create one of the most eloquent and original works in Canadian fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Second Scroll about?
Written soon after the founding of the state of Israel, The Second Scroll is A.M. Klein’s most innovative and visionary work. The five “books” of the novel are a modern testament of Jewish experience to which are appended “glosses” or commentaries in the form of drama, epistle, poetry, and psalm. The action centres on a young writer from Montreal, whose search for his legendary Uncle Melech becomes a journey of revelation through Italy, Morocco, and the Holy Land. Dissident and exile, reformer and scholar, Melech is a messianic figure who enacts the destiny of his people and embodies the spiritual yearnings of everyman.
The Second Scroll, Klein’s only novel, combines the lyric genius of his poetic works with compelling reportage to create one of the most eloquent and original works in Canadian fiction.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Second Scroll?
Fiction > Religious and spiritual fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Second Scroll?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780771093661
Is The Second Scroll part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series New Canadian Library
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Second Scroll?
Abraham Moses Klein
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Second Scroll is available as paperback(ISBN 9780771093661) and paperback(ISBN 9780771034527) and paperback(ISBN 9780771091223) and paperback(ISBN 9780771093159)
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