In the Heart of the Seas Author:Shmuel Yosef Agnon In the Heart of the Seas follows Hananiah, along with many rabbis and their wives, on a spiritual journey to Palestine. The adventure presents many challenges to their faith. While traveling in wagons on land, they encounter Satan trying to dissuade them from their purpose. While at sea, a giant storm nearly destroys their vessel, and Hananiah b... more »ecomes separated from the group. The trip is a test of courage and mirrors the daily trials and experiences of modern existence, yet yields renewed faith.« less