The Wrestler of Philippi (Classic Reprint): A Tale of the Early Christians - Couverture souple

Fannie Ellisworth Stone Newberry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 133075431X ISBN 13 : 9781330754313

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A gripping tale of faith, danger, and transformation in the ancient world. In an era when Rome’s power dominates daily life, a wrestler-turned-hero and a diverse cast of characters navigate loyalty, love, and the surge of a new faith. This vivid historical novel follows Hector, his sister Salome, and other vivid figures as they encounter early Christians, prophetic figures, and dramatic events that test faith and courage.

From bustling cities to candlelit rooms, the story weaves personal loyalties with upheavals of belief. A chance encounter, a humble encounter with Paul, and moments of mercy illuminate a world where miracles and mysteries mingle with politics, slavery, and family ties. The book blends action, emotion, and spiritual introspection to explore what it means to live by conscience in turbulent times.

• Richly drawn settings that capture the texture of Roman life and early Christian communities


• Dynamic relationships across class lines, including families, slaves, and artisans


• Moments of revelation and mercy that illuminate faith in the public square


• A dramatic, character-driven narrative that balances danger with hope

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with spiritual depth and vivid, accessible storytelling.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Why, such an amulet is priceless! But where did you lose it, child? What a question! laughing merrily now. If I knew that, would I be crying here? It was hanging from a cord of silver wire about my neck but a day or two ago, and now it is gone that is all I can tell you. Have you looked for it? Yes, everywhere. Well, well! crying will not bring it back, and the gods hate tears. Besides, I am so hungry, Salome! He spoke in pleading tones, like a schoolboy, (or he knew this would conquer her; and it did. Very well, she said promptly, light the brazier then, and I will steep you a cup from the chocolate beans you brought home yesterday. Then there are dates, oatcake, and fish. Will these serve you? Excellently well, sister; only make haste. And quite restored to good-humor now, Salome skipped away on light feet to bestir her one little slave, Persis, to these pleasant household tasks. Left alone. Hector threw himself on the divan of sail-cloth, made in imitation of the rich couches draped in silk and gold stuffs much affected in the houses of the Roman nobles, and was soon in sad reflection, which plowed a deep line between his wide-set blue eyes. Because he was a Wrestler, and therefore used to sights of blood and suffering in the arena, did not seem, so far, to make his heart less tender to his own; and presently, as memory after memory of his lost brother, Herklas, rose before him, long sighs shook his close-knit figure from head to foot. Herklas had been such a beautiful boy, and only six months in the toga virilis. which marked the Roman youths coming into mans estate at fifteen. To be sure, he had never taken to the Olympic games, as had Hector, and had shrunk visibly from the often frightful spectacles which had been introduced into them since the Romans ruled; but he was no coward he had proved that often enough in many an adventure of boyish daring and
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 133075431X
• ISBN 13: 9781330754313
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 103
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