The Young Captives: A Story of Judah and Babylon

A group of young Judeans of privileged birth are drawn into riotous behavior and political unrest that precipitate exile to a foreign land. The narrative follows their hastened departures, family farewells, and the long arc of separation as rulers' excesses and prophetic rebukes form the backdrop. In captivity they face cultural dislocation, moral testing, and opportunities for spiritual renewal, often turning to scriptural study and inward reflection. Presented in a semi‑fictional mode with colloquies and historical description, the work explores themes of faith, reform, and the personal costs of national decline.