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Ephraim’s Bones – A Novel by David de Wolf
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Looking for an engaging and inspiring gift? Since its release in 2022, Ephraim’s Bones by David de Wolf has enjoyed wide success and recognition as an outstanding work of modern Jewish literature. The novel follows a young man’s journey from the ghettos of Frankfurt to the salons of Europe, and finally to the challenging landscapes of Palestine. Combining intellectual depth with the momentum of a true page turner, Ephraim’s Bones explores questions of identity, faith, and belonging through a richly told story of struggle, loss, and hope.
- A sweeping novel that spans 19th-century Europe and the Land of Israel
- Cinematic writing that brings historical figures and compelling fictional characters vividly to life
- Embraced by readers worldwide, Ephraim’s Bones is a perfect gift for lovers of history and literature
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Paperback, 416 pages
Size: 6.14" x 9.21" x 1.04" / 15.6 cm x 23.39 cm x 2.64 cm
Ephraim’s Bones by David de Wolf is a sweeping historical novel that brings the turbulence of 19th-century Europe and the early days of settlement in Palestine vividly to life. Since its publication in 2022, the book has been widely acclaimed for combining an engaging, page-turning narrative with historical depth and accuracy.
The story follows Joseph Lichtman, a young man determined to break free from the confines of the Frankfurt ghetto. Reinventing himself as he climbs the cultural ladder in Cologne, Italy, and France, he becomes part of the Enlightenment world of ideas and art. Yet success and assimilation bring disillusionment, and Joseph eventually finds himself drawn toward a different destiny: building a new life in Palestine. There, amid the challenges of pioneering agricultural settlements such as the first attempt to establish Petach Tikva, he and his family experience hardship and hope in equal measure.
With cinematic writing and meticulous historical accuracy, David de Wolf recreates both the intimate struggles of his characters and the wider currents of European and Jewish history. Real historical figures – from Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch to Baron Edmond de Rothschild – appear alongside compelling fictional characters, creating a narrative that feels at once authentic and alive.
Ephraim’s Bones keeps readers eagerly turning the pages, offering an exciting journey across countries, cultures, and identities while raising questions still relevant today.
