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A lengthy historical section follows Elias Ambrosius, a young Sephardic Jew in Amsterdam who defies his community’s laws by becoming an apprentice to Rembrandt. He serves as the model for the Christ painting that becomes the focal point of the family saga.

Reviewers from the Complete Review and NPR generally praise the novel's ambitious scope and Padura's prose, though some note that the dense historical middle section can feel "unbalanced" or slow compared to the detective narrative. It is widely considered one of Padura's most accomplished and "sweeping" works. Book Review: 'Heretics,' By Leonardo Padura - NPR Herejes (Spanish and French Edition) (Spanish E...

A Jewish refugee who survived in Cuba after his family was sent back to Europe; he is haunted by his past and a mysterious crime. A lengthy historical section follows Elias Ambrosius, a

The 17th-century "heretic" whose passion for art leads him to challenge religious dogma. Major Themes It is widely considered one of Padura's most