The Fifth Mountain: A Novel

The Fifth Mountain: A NovelIn a masterpiece of spiritual fiction, the author of "The Alchemist" gives a moving account of the 23 year old biblical prophet, Elijah, who must triumph over his frustrations in a soul shattering trial of faith. In the ninth century b. c., the Phoenician princess Jezebel orders the execution of all the prophets who refuse to worship the pagan god Baal. Commanded by an angel of God to flee Israel, Elijah seeks safety in the land of Zarephath, where he

In a masterpiece of spiritual fiction, the author of "The Alchemist" gives a moving account of the 23-year-old biblical prophet, Elijah, who must triumph over his frustrations in a soul-shattering trial of faith.

In the ninth century b.c., the Phoenician princess Jezebel orders the execution of all the prophets who refuse to worship the pagan god Baal. Commanded by an angel of God to flee Israel, Elijah seeks safety in the land of Zarephath, where he unexpectedly finds true love with a young widow. But this newfound rapture is to be cut short, and Elijah sees all of his hopes and dreams irrevocably erased as he is swept into a whirlwind of events that threatens his very existence.

Written with the same masterful prose and clarity of vision that made The Alchemist an international phenomenon, The Fifth Mountain is a quietly moving account of a man touched by the hand of God who must triumph over his frustrations in a soul-shattering trial of faith.

Product Details:

Author: Paulo Coelho 
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Harper Perennial; Reprint edition (February 10, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061729256
ISBN-13: 978-0061729256
Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.6 x 8 inches