Nicanor's Gate
Set in biblical times, the story of Nicanor’s Gate—one of the entrances to the Temple in Jerusalem—shows how a man’s faith is important to living a happy, fulfilled life. Nicanor, a wealthy merchant from Alexandria, is thrilled when King Herod calls on him to assist in rebuilding the ruined Temple in Jerusalem. Nicanor orders massive, beautifully intricate doors to be built, especially for the Eastern Gate of the Temple, but disaster strikes while the gates are being shipped from Alexandria to Jerusalem. To escape sinking, the ship must reduce its load, and one of the doors is pushed into the sea. But a miracle happens: the heavy door surfaces, is recovered from the sea, and installed as an entrance to the Temple area.
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Reviews
Jewish Book Council
“This superb story is worthy of being read, shared, and reread often.” — Michal Hoschander Malen, Jewish Book Council
Sydney Taylor Shmooze
" Eric Kimmel has penned a new, more accessible version of this wonderful, ancient Talmudic tale with lush, radiant full-color, full spread illustrations in earth tones, blues, and pinks by Alida Massari" — Rachel Kamin, Sydney Taylor Shmooze Blog
School Library Journal
“Whether as folktale, Talmudic retelling, or a preschool course in miracles, this book will find a home in many school and public collections.” — Amy Lilien-Harper, Wilton Lib., CT, SLJ
Kirkus Reviews
“This story will take away, and immediately restore, readers’ belief in miracles.” — Kirkus Reviews