Bustenai

by Marcus Lehmann

The true adventures of a little-know hero of the seventh century, the last surviving prince of the House of King David.When the Persian king sets out to destroy all members of the Jewish royal family, only a newborn infant escapes execution. A strange dream convinces the king that his own fate is linked to that of the child.Bustenai eventually becomes an important leader whose bold imagination and courage help forge a bond of trust and respect between Jews and Arabs of the growing Moslem movement.

Genres: Jewish, Childrens

102 pages, Unknown Binding

First published May 11, 1982

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[Gary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bustenai is the story of the last remaining Prince of the House of David , and his thrilling challenges and adventures in 7th century Persia.
After the Persian King , Khuzroi , sets out to destroy all members of the Jewish royal house , only a young infant escapes destruction.
A strange dream persuades Khuzroi to abandon his plans against the Jews , and he adopts the infant Bustenai.
Bustenai becomes an important Prince of Israel and helps to save the Jewish people.
Much Torah wisdom included in these stories such as when Bustenai tells Princess Dara that the Torah teaches us that " Fathers should not die for the sins of their children neither should the children die for the sins commited by the fathers. Each must be responsible for his own actions and misdeeds"