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The Bronze Bow is a book by Elizabeth George Speare that won the Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature in 1962. Plot. This book is set in first century Galilee, Israel. The main character is a young Jew named Daniel bar Jamin who lives at the same time as Jesus of Nazareth.
- Elizabeth George Speare
- 1961
A novel about Daniel, a Jewish teenager who joins a rebel band against the Romans in Galilee. He meets Jesus, who heals his sister and teaches him love, and changes his life.
The Bronze Bow, written by Elizabeth George Speare (author of The Witch of Blackbird Pond) won the Newbery Medal in 1962. This gripping, action-packed novel tells the story of eighteen-year-old Daniel bar Jamin—a fierce, hotheaded young man bent on revenging his father’s death by forcing the Romans from his land of Israel.
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Sep 1, 1997 · by Elizabeth George Speare (Author) 4.6 2,348 ratings. #1 Best Seller in Teen & Young Adult Ancient Historical Fiction. See all formats and editions. In this Newbery Medal–winning novel, Daniel bar Jamin will stop at nothing to seek revenge for his father's death at the hands of the Roman Empire.
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A comprehensive guide to the historical novel The Bronze Bow, set in first century Palestine and featuring Jesus and the Zealots. Find plot summary, analysis, themes, quotes, characters, symbols, and more.
A novel by Elizabeth George Speare about a Galilean Zealot who fights against the Romans and meets Jesus. Read the chapter-by-chapter summary of his journey from hatred to love and forgiveness.
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Oct 16, 2009 · A historical novel about a Palestinian boy who seeks revenge for his father's death and finds love instead. The bronze bow is a Newbery Medal winner from 1962, available for free download and streaming.
