The book of Numbers, Raymond Brown reveals, offers a portraiture of a better life. Its message is eminently suited to our contemporary world, a world without firm spiritual and moral foundations. The country ahead is the pilgrim's goal and anchor. In contrast to contemporary thinking, Numbers pictures ...
In their youth, Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza fall passionately in love. When Fermina eventually chooses to marry a wealthy, well-born doctor, Florentino is heartbroken, but he is a romantic. As he rises in his business career he whiles away the years in 622 affairs—yet he reserves his heart for ...