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The Trial of God: (as it was held on February 25, 1649, in Shamgorod)

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Book Synopsis: The Trial of God (as it was held on February 25, 1649, in Shamgorod) - A Play by Elie Wiesel

Translated by Marion Wiesel

Introduction by Robert McAfee Brown

Afterword by Matthew Fox

Where is God when innocent human beings suffer? This drama lays bare the most vexing questions confronting the moral imagination.

Set in a Ukrainian village in the year 1649, this haunting play takes place in the aftermath of a pogrom. Only two Jews, Berish the innkeeper and his daughter Hannah, have survived the brutal Cossack raids. When three itinerant actors arrive in town to perform a Purim play, Berish demands that they stage a mock trial of God instead, indicting Him for His silence in the face of evil. Berish, a latter-day Job, is ready to take on the role of prosecutor. But who will defend God? A mysterious stranger named Sam, who seems oddly familiar to everyone present, shows up just in time to volunteer.

The idea for this play came from an event that Elie Wiesel witnessed as a boy in Auschwitz: "Three rabbis—all erudite and pious men—decided one evening to indict God for allowing His children to be massacred. I remember: I was there, and I felt like crying. But there nobody cried."

Inspired and challenged by this play, Christian theologians Robert McAfee Brown and Matthew Fox, in a new Introduction and Afterword, join Elie Wiesel in the search for faith in a world where God is silent.

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Discover a powerful and thought-provoking masterpiece with The Trial of God. Translated by Marion Wiesel and featuring an introduction by Robert McAfee Brown, this remarkable play brings to light the timeless question: Where is God when innocent human beings suffer? Set in a haunting Ukrainian village in 1649, after a devastating pogrom, the story revolves around Berish the innkeeper and his daughter Hannah, the sole survivors of the brutal Cossack raids. Gripping and poignant, the play explores their demand for a mock trial of God, indicting Him for His silence in the face of evil.

Step into the world of The Trial of God, a captivating drama that challenges the moral imagination. Berish, a modern-day Job, is determined to act as the prosecutor. However, the intriguing twist lies in the appearance of a mysterious stranger named Sam, who volunteers to defend God in this symbolic courtroom. Elie Wiesel, inspired by a poignant event he witnessed as a young boy in Auschwitz, crafts a gripping narrative that will leave you questioning faith in a world where silence seems to prevail.

Experience the profound impact of The Trial of God. Presenting a parallel to historical events, this play draws its inspiration from a group of erudite and pious rabbis who dared to indict God for the slaughter of His children. Elie Wiesel, witness to the emotional scene, couldn't forget that haunting moment. Now, you too can delve into this poignant portrayal of faith and resilience in the face of immense suffering. Join Christian theologians Robert McAfee Brown and Matthew Fox in their quest for understanding in a world where God's silence prevails.

Don't miss this unforgettable literary masterpiece, The Trial of God. Elie Wiesel's play brings a chilling story to life, where the survivors of a devastating pogrom demand justice from a silent God. Unfolding against a backdrop of despair and hope, this captivating drama will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you're searching for a thought-provoking exploration of faith and the power of resilience, look no further. Experience this gripping tale by clicking here and delve into a world like no other.

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