A Journey To The End Of The Millennium

In the year 999, Moroccan Jewish merchant Ben Attar's decision to take a second wife sets off a chain of events that profoundly impacts his family and business. As he embarks on an annual journey to Europe with both wives to manage potential conflicts and expand his trade interests, a rich tapestry of moral dilemmas and personal desires unfolds. Through Ben Attar's experiences, author A.B. Yehoshua delves into the complexities of fidelity, character, and the ethical codes that govern human relationships against the backdrop of a vibrant medieval world of Jewish and Christian culture.