Joseph, The Jew

Joseph, The Jew: The Story Of An Old House is a novel written by Virginia Wales Johnson and published in 1873. The book tells the story of a Jewish family, the Josephs, who have lived in the same house for generations. The novel explores the family's history, their struggles, and their relationships with each other and the wider community. The main character, Joseph, is a successful businessman who is deeply connected to his family and his Jewish heritage. He is determined to preserve the family's legacy and keep their house from falling into disrepair. However, he faces challenges from his own family members who have different priorities and ideas about the future of the house.The novel also touches on themes of anti-Semitism and discrimination faced by the Jewish community during the time period. It highlights the struggles of Jewish families to maintain their cultural identity and traditions in a changing world.Overall, Joseph, The Jew: The Story Of An Old House is a compelling and insightful novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of a Jewish family in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.