Santiago, a young Andalusian shepherd, trusts a recurring dream and sets off to find a treasure near the Egyptian pyramids. Melchizedek, an old king, gives him two stones, Urim and Thummim, to read his fate. In Tangier a thief takes his money, and a crystal merchant gives him work. After crossing the Sahara with a caravan, he meets Fatima and an alchemist, who explains the Soul of the World and the language of omens.
This parable is a good fit for readers at a crossroads who want a simple, warm story about courage. It leaves you with a handful of aphorisms and a calm sense of encouragement.
Inward-looking and contemplative; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Empathetic Explorer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Diogenes Verlag
- ISBN
- 9783257061260
- Language
- DE
