The Brook Kerith, George Moore
The Brook Kerith, George Moore
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The Brook Kerith
A Syrian Story

Author: George Moore

Narrator: Eloise Fairfax

Unabridged: 15 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/15/2025


Synopsis

"The Brook Kerith: A Syrian Story" by George Moore is a unique exploration of spiritual awakening and identity. The novel follows Esau, a biblical figure, as he survives a near-death experience and questions his beliefs. Set against the backdrop of Syria, Moore's narrative delves into themes of religion, morality, and the search for purpose. The story unfolds with philosophical depth, offering readers a thought-provoking journey through Esau's self-discovery and the complexities of faith in a changing world. The Brook Kerith invites reflection on the essence of life and the paths we choose in pursuit of spiritual fulfillment.

Reviews

Goodreads review by J.C. on February 22, 2020

A visionary exploration and persistently lucid account, this book is a splitting apart of Christianity, indeed of any religious faith that relies on mysticism and ritual. It is a mysterious, and strangely moving, book, with high-flowing, now old-fashioned, prose, and a fluid style. I’ve had it for y......more

Goodreads review by Howard on April 16, 2012

This is a late novel written by George Moore in 1916. I very much appreciated one of his better known earlier works ‘Ester Waters’ because of its associations with the naturalist style of Emile Zola and decided to read another by the same author. Well the basics of this story are that Jesus doesn’t......more