The Fifth
Mountain (Portuguese: O Monte Cinco) by Paulo Coelho was published in 1996 and
was his fourth major publication.
The story is
based on the story of Elijah from the Hebrew Bible (1 Kings chapters 17-19).
The focus is on Elijah's time in Zarephath (in this book named Akbar). Much has
been added to the simple Bible story by Coelho, including Elijah witnessing the
sacking of Akbar by the Assyrians, Elijah's journey up the Fifth Mountain
itself (said to be the dwelling place of Baal), and Elijah's falling in love
with the widow to whom God sent him.
This story
may be considered religious in focus, despite a strong focus on the theme of
rebellion against God. In this book, Coelho has explored the manner in which
the prophetic questioning of authority, rebellion and liberation, and 'thinking
for oneself' are important in one's relationship with God and one's life work
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