Best Selling Books by Sholem Asch

In "The God of Vengeance," Sholem Asch presents a powerful exploration of Jewish identity, morality, and the complexities of human desire. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Warsaw, this provocative drama unfolds within the confines of a brothel owned by the religiously observant, yet deeply flawed, character Yankel. The play deftly intertwines themes of vengeance and redemption, faith and sin, through vivid, poetic dialogue and rich symbolism. Asch employs a theatrical style that challenges traditional narratives, reflecting the cultural and political tensions of pre-World War I Europe, making it a pivotal work in the Yiddish literary canon. Sholem Asch, a leading figure in Jewish literature, was born in 1880 in Poland and later immigrated to America. His diverse experiences, rooted in both Eastern European Jewish traditions and modern influences, informed his nuanced understanding of the struggles faced by Jewish communities. Asch''s own conflicts with societal norms and his exploration of religious themes shaped his writing, allowing him to delve deeply into the heart of Jewish life and its complexities in "The God of Vengeance." For readers interested in the intersection of faith, morality, and identity, Asch''s "The God of Vengeance" is an essential read. It not only provokes thought but also invites discussion about cultural heritage and the human experience as a whole. This compelling drama remains relevant today, urging audiences to confront the multifaceted nature of vengeance and the search for redemption in their own lives.

The story of Jesus is told by three different witnesses: Cornelius, Pontius Pilate''s governor of Jerusalem; the fragmentary gospel of Judas Iscariot; and the narrative of Joseph, a young student of Nicodemus, presenting a sweeping panorama of the Holy Land nearly two thousand years ago. Reprint.

The unforgettable saga of two immigrant families and the forbidden love that could not keep them apart. “East River” is a novel by Sholem Asch, first published in 1946, and a New York Times bestseller of that year. Unlike the denser Jewish pockets of the lower East Side of New York, East 48th Street by the river was, even at the beginning of the twentieth century, an international neighborhood made up of Orthodox Jews, Catholic Irish, nostalgic Poles, chauvinistic Italians, all hungry, all overworked, all insecure. But although these folk were all, so to speak, melting in the same pot, they were kept at a certain distance from one another, by their inherited prejudices, the most pernicious of which were supplied by their religions. To allow them to live together and work together toward a happier life, and to turn them from their European pasts toward a high American future, they needed, in Asch’s view, the religion of love. And the same religion was needed to get the bosses and workers together in the garment industry, so as to end the sweatshops, the subcontracting system, and destructive strikes. Set in the diverse, impoverished neighborhood of 48th Street and the East River in Manhattan, during the years before World War I, Asch’s novel is a captivating tale of the inevitable and wrenching consequences of peaceful coexistence between Jews and Christians.

"A Jewish family, the Zlotniks, emigrates to America, following the success of their eldest son in the new country. Here, as in Poland, Surè, the mother, finds she must fight against poverty, and works herself to death. Dvoyreie, the eldest daughter, gives her love and encouragement to a despondent young sculptor until he achieves success: then she returns to her own family to care for the younger brothers and sisters, left motherless." -- Book Review Digest, 1930.

At head of title: Sholem Asch.

Gift of Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut.

CONTENTS.- The little town.- Tricked.- A divorcee.- The dowry.- Yiskadal v'' Yiskadash.- A child leads the way.- The duty to live.- Jewish eyes.- Eretz Israel.- Mama.- The finger.

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Fictional tribute to modern Jews who went to Palestine and built a new life out of the swampy land.

Novel of man in conflict with his conscience.

The story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, from her betrothal to the Resurrection, with details of Christ''s life as a child.

CONTENTS.- D. Pinski: Abigail, Forgotten souls.- S.J. Rabinowitsch: She must marry a doctor.- S. Ash: Winter, The sinner.- P. Hirschbein: In the dark.