The sweet miracle

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The sweet miracle

by Eça de Queirós

EN·~20 minutes·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total
1

PREFATORY NOTE

1:17
2

THE SWEET MIRACLE

19:05

Description

In a sun‑drenched land where vineyards cling to rolling hills and the waters of the Lake of Tiberias sparkle on the horizon, word of a charismatic Rabbi spreads like wildfire. Travelers speak of his healing hands, his power to raise the dead, and the promise of a coming kingdom that stirs both hope and wonder among shepherds, merchants, and city folk alike. The story opens with the everyday lives of Enganim’s residents being quietly reshaped by the whispered miracles they hear across the fields.

Amid this buzz lives Obed, an elderly farmer of proud lineage whose once‑lush flocks have been devastated by a harsh, divine wind. As his vines wither and his pride burns, he wrestles with doubt, questioning whether the traveling teacher is merely another clever charlatan or something far greater. His internal struggle sets the stage for a subtle, profound encounter with faith that could change his world forever.

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Language

en

Duration

~20 minutes (19K characters)

Release date

2024-11-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eça de Queirós

Eça de Queirós

1845–1900

A sharp, witty voice of 19th-century Portugal, he turned everyday society into unforgettable fiction. His novels helped bring realism and naturalism to Portuguese literature and are still widely read today.

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