![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But underneath, the Copt is educating us about prosperous and cosmopolitan Jerusalem at the sunset of a golden age. Much of Manuscript Found in Accra is this sort of ecumenical feel-good talk. When that happens we feel the profound reverence for the grace God has bestowed on us.” All of these definitions are true, but a miracle goes beyond even that it is something that suddenly fills our hearts with love. “What is a miracle? We can define it in various ways: as something that goes against the law of nature, as an intercession in moments of deep crisis, healings, and visions, an impossible encounter, or the last-minute intervention when an unwanted visitor arrives. The following response to a question about miracles is typical of the Copt’s answers: From these interrogatories we learn that the Copt is kindly and peace-loving, but whether he offers deeper wisdom than what can be found at the 21st century Hallmark store is an open question. The Copt’s answers are sometimes wise and peace-loving, but often banal. A cross-section of citizens-rich and poor, old and young, male and female-ask the Copt about a collection of topics: faith, love, friendship, war, sex, etc. ![]() The book unfolds in series of short interrogatories. This is the fascinating premise for Paulo Coelho’s newest novel, Manuscript Found in Accra. Now, a millennium later, the proceedings are miraculously found and released for our reading pleasure. On the final day before their death, hundreds of residents gather around the city’s wisest man, the Copt, and question him about their fate, their faith, and the nature of humanity. The people of the city will be slaughtered. The year is 1099, and the Muslims, Jews, and (Coptic) Christians of Jerusalem are about to be overrun by the armies of the European Crusaders. It is the year in which the city, where Jews, Christians, and Muslims live together in harmony, is preparing for an attack by the armies of the Crusades. Written in Arabic, Hebrew, and Latin, the document describes a meeting in the year 1099 between the people of Jerusalem and a sage known as the Copt. In 1974, an English archaeologist discovered a manuscript in Accra, the present capital of Ghana carbon dating showed that it had originated in 1307. A timeless and powerful exploration of personal growth, everyday wisdom and joy. His extraordinary insights on courage, solitude, loyalty and loss were transcribed and passed on. A man stood before them and invited the people share their fears that he might offer hope and comfort. Centuries before, on the eve of the invasion of Accra, the citizens gathered. They ask him questions in the hopes he’ll share his wisdom about life.Īfter lying undiscovered for over 700 years, a manuscript holding the answers to a citys final questions is unearthed from a cave in Cairo. Inside the ancient city walls, the people have gathered to hear the wise words of a mysterious man known only as the Copt. The city is waiting for the invasion of the crusaders who have surrounded the gates. Coelho brings to life the reality of people in Jerusalem, on July 14, 1099. The Manuscript Found in Accra is one of those books based on fact. It is uplifting and builds greatly on hope and faith, along with the basic tenets of religion, organized or not.Ī book that every home library would benefit from having.The #1 International Bestselling author of THE ALCHEMIST reveals in this deeply thoughtful novel that the great wisdom of life is that we can be masters of the things that try to enslave us. Depending on the reader's spiritual and emotional travels through life, parts of the book will prove to reaffirm and provide insight. The book is based on a supposed manuscript found near Accra. It is a book that is best read slowly and processed rather than something to be read between the activities of life. The wisdom is basic truisms not always articulated and sometimes loaded with a great deal of insight. The book appeals to not only Christian, but also Jewish and Muslim. He speaks of love, life, death, regrets, family, friends, home, fear, faith and much, much more. This time the story is much more secondary as the different groups of people inside the walls of Jerusalem gather to hear the wisdom of a Greek man simply known as "The Copt." Tomorrow most will die so tonight they ask questions, make observations and listen to the Greek's wisdom. I really loved The Alchemist and Paulo Coelho shares deep wisdom within the story. ![]()
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