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K-Gr 2—A shah decides to test a Jewish shoemaker's faith in God by outlawing each of the jobs he assumes, from shoemaker to water seller to woodcutter. The poor man eventually becomes a member of the royal guard, but can afford only a wooden sword. However, when he is told to behead a thief, he finds an ingenious way out of his predicament. The Afghani setting is reflected through the warm, earth tones and...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

One night when the shah can't sleep, he disguises himself as a servant and takes to the streets of old Kabul. He comes upon a Jewish shoemaker and his wife celebrating the Sabbath. The shoemaker invites the shah in to share the family meal. Though the shoemaker makes barely enough money to survive, he's rich in faith: "If one path is blocked, God leads me to another, and everything turns out just as it should." The shah decides to test the man's belief...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The shah decides to test a poor Jewish shoemaker who is rich in faith. First he outlaws shoe repair, then prohibits water peddling (the resourcef...Log In or Sign Up to Read More