The Prophet Author:Sholem Asch Babylon--city of sin. In The Prophet, Sholem Asch re-creates the glory and immorality of ancient times-- — - The beautiful Gimil. High priestess of the harlot votaries, she danced enchanted before pagan altars — - The advance of King Cyrus' mighty armies against the carioteers of Nabonidus — - The great palace of Nebuchadnezzar, with it fabled Ha... more »nging Gardens
And above all the depravity stand the figure of the prophet Isaiah, who foretold the coming of Christ five hundred years before His birth.« less