
A lyrical romance unfolds across four vivid journeys, beginning in the quiet village of Bethany, just a stone’s throw from Jerusalem. The opening scene invites listeners into a richly painted landscape of terraced roofs, ancient olive trees, and the gentle murmur of a spring, setting a tone that feels both timeless and intimate. Here, the wandering sage Gamaliel arrives at the modest home of Eleazar, a young, contemplative man, and their conversation hints at deeper spiritual and philosophical currents that will guide the tale.
The narrative weaves together poetic description, historical texture, and the inner lives of its characters, offering a tapestry of love, doubt, and destiny. As the first act unfolds, the listener is drawn into the gentle rhythm of daily life and the subtle tensions that arise when faith and longing intersect. The story promises a thoughtful exploration of belief and humanity, all rendered in a lyrical, almost musical prose that captures the soul of the ancient world.
Language
pt
Duration
~2 hours (141K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Pedro Saborano and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2008-11-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1864–1926
A Portuguese writer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he is remembered for richly emotional, lyrical prose and verse. His work "Judas: Romance lyrico em quatro jornadas" points to a taste for dramatic inner conflict and moral complexity.
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