La cinquena muntanya

Synopsis of La cinquena muntanya

«La cinquena muntanya» is the novel by Paulo Coelho, published by Proa in paperback, in Catalan.

Set in the 9th century BC, it tells the story of the prophet Elijah, whom God orders to set out for Sarepta. There he encounters another culture and the threat of an invasion while his faith is put to the test. It is a reflection on perseverance and hope in the face of adversity, inspired by the biblical Book of Kings.

Translation by M. Dolors Ventós Navés. Work from the Clàssics Moderns collection. Published in 1997.

For readers of contemporary fiction interested in spirituality and in the novels of Paulo Coelho.