Hareven, Shulamith; Hillel Halkin, translator — Prophet

San Francisco, North Point Press, 1990. First English Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear, bright interior, unmarked. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn. Translated from the original Hebrew by Hillel Halkin. From the publisher's blurb, " The prophet Hivai flees his native city of Gibeon when his gifts fail to be adequate to the crisis it faces as an opposing army approaches the city. He joins a small camp of nomadic Hebrews, seeking the protection of the new god, although he cannot understand the absence of images and altars inthe camp. Cast out and disillusioned after seven years, he is resigned to solitude until he finds unexpected but comforting companionship." 98 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Fine/Near Fine,