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Alep, the Chaldean; or, the Messiah as Seen from Alexandria by E. F. Burr is a historical novel that combines elements of fiction, theology, and philosophy. Set in the ancient world, the story explores themes of religious prophecy and cultural intersections.The plot centers around Aleph, a Chaldean (a member of an ancient Babylonian people), who is living in Alexandria, a major center of learning and cultural exchange in the ancient world. The novel presents a narrative that examines the concept of the Messiah through the eyes of someone from a different cultural and religious background.