Callista - Couverture souple

Newman, John Henry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1512291323 ISBN 13 : 9781512291322

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

Callista (English Edition) by John Henry Newman is a vivid historical novel set in the early centuries of Christianity, where faith is tested under the pressures of a changing empire and a culture filled with competing philosophies and gods. Against the backdrop of Roman North Africa, Newman brings to life a world of public spectacles, private doubts, and moral courage, drawing the reader into an age when belief could demand everything.

At the heart of the story is Callista, a gifted and thoughtful young woman whose search for truth leads her into contact with the Christian community—then still a misunderstood and often persecuted minority. As she navigates friendship, love, loyalty, and the demands of conscience, the novel explores the inner drama of conversion: not as a simple moment, but as a profound struggle of mind and heart.

Written by John Henry Newman, one of the most influential religious thinkers of the 19th century, Callista combines intellectual depth with emotional intensity, offering a compelling portrayal of spiritual awakening and steadfastness in adversity. Rich in atmosphere and moral insight, it remains a powerful read for anyone interested in early Christian history, classic religious fiction, and the enduring questions of truth, sacrifice, and the cost of conviction.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Aeterna Press: Low-cost, high quality Christian Paperbacks and E-Books. Spanning the genres of Christian Bibles, Commentaries, Theology, Mariology, History, Devotionals, Meditations, Prayers, Monasticism, Sermons, Biographies, The Catholic Church, Church Fathers to Collections, Fiction, Philosophy, History, Literary Collections, References, Critiques and Poetry.

Présentation de l'éditeur

"Callista" from John Henry Newman. Important figure in the religious history of England in the 19th century (1801-1890).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1512291323
• ISBN 13: 9781512291322
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 252
• Éditeur: The Perfect Library
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg